FS: 8 key Grinter Bb silver and blackwood

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FS: 8 key Grinter Bb silver and blackwood

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Hi All,

Sadly, I am finally putting my big Bb Grinter up for serious sale. Lack of a TAship (job) from UCSD this summer dictates. Asking price is $6000, which no doubt seems like a lot, but this flute is, as far as I know, the only one of its kind (blackwood), and one of very few at all (Grinter Bbs), which are probably the finest fully keyed Bb flutes currently available - played by Kevin Crawford and Damien Stenson (Teada) among others. Except, of course, that they aren't currently available - you have to hop on a waiting list for several years (don't know what it is just now, but it was at least 3.5 when I last heard- I waited close to 3 for it 7 years ago). It was made in 2004 I believe (I think that is when I got it). It is a very strong and big flute, responsive and with a lovely Bb tone. All keys work well. It is a heavy flute. Please let me know if you've any questions, but, as usual, negotiations and offers (which will be considered) by PM or email bepoq1 AT gmail. I am sorry to sell it. I do play it and enjoy it very much, but I don't play it enough to keep in hard times (that is it must go so other things can be saved).

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Ben

PS. I observe that I took the photos before reattaching the pewter plugs after a bit of cleaning. They are now back on. If anyone is worried about that, PM or email me and I'll send you a pic.
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Hmmm. Photos don't seem to have worked. If anyone's got a clue what has to change I'd be obliged. In the meantime, they are here:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/39706702@N07
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Re: FS: 8 key Michael Grinter Bb flute in silver and blackwood

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Fixed photos. - Mod
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Nice one John, many thanks.
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bump

as mentioned, I'll entertain offers. I'll try and get some sound up somewhere soon.

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I've got one of the few of these. I might sell it one day ... but probably not. The economy has to get a whole lot worse first. My point is that these are great instruments and you should snap this up if you can.
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Re: FS: 8 key Michael Grinter Bb flute in silver and blackwood

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This has your name all over it rama....... :twisted:
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Re: FS: 8 key Michael Grinter Bb flute in silver and blackwood

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nah loren i'm quite happy with mine. it's in red lancewood. fantastic flutes. puts you into another world playing one. now a 'c' or 'b' flute would interest me.
sorry to see beqoq putting his up 4 sale. not an easy decision for sure. good luck with the sale.
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thanks guys, much obliged (it is a good flute and a hard decision)
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still trying to arrange a recording - bump
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Re: FS: 8 key Michael Grinter Bb flute in silver and blackwood

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who made your red lancewood one Rama?
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it is also made by mike grinter
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bepoq:

Can you give us a vague idea of how much you really want for the Grinter?

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Re: FS: 8 key Michael Grinter Bb flute in silver and blackwood

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bepoq wrote: Asking price is $6000, which no doubt seems like a lot, but this flute is, as far as I know, the only one of its kind (blackwood), and one of very few at all (Grinter Bbs), which are probably the finest fully keyed Bb flutes currently available - played by Kevin Crawford and Damien Stenson (Teada) among others.
In his original post, Ben said he was asking $6K. Don't know if that's changed, but it's certainly a reasonable price for the flute.

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