Irish flutes
Introducing the new Irish flute, a unique blend of tradition and innovation.
Crafted from high-quality natural ebonite, this instrument captures the rich tonal qualities of wood while offering its own unique character, and features a number of modern advancements in the headjoint design to bring the traditional sound to the next level of performance.
Key Features:
- The modern headjoint design optimizes airflow, resulting in improved responsiveness and easy playability. It requires minimal breath, allowing musicians to play effortlessly, even during extended sessions.
- It's exceptionally loud, making it a standout choice for live performances and sessions where projection is essential. It fills the room with its vibrant sound.
- Wide Dynamics: musicians will appreciate the instrument's wide dynamic range, from delicate and nuanced melodies to powerful, expressive passages.
- Lightweight and Ergonomic: this flute is incredibly lightweight at only 230 grams, making it comfortable to hold for extended periods. The ergonomic tone-hole placement ensures easy finger reach and a seamless playing experience.
The bore of the body has a complex shape with multiple tapers, and is based on a large number of antique and modern samples. Size wise, it´s comparable to late Rudall & Rose/Carte "large-hole" style flutes (as opposed to "Pratten style").
The stopper
After experimenting with many different materials, I´ve settled with an African Blackwood stopper, which is kept in place with an O-ring. This approach was inspired by the work of flute maker and historian Robert Bigio. This is a modern concept that works very well and the O-ring can be easily replaced if damaged. The stopper doesn´t have a screw mechanism but can be pushed up and down with a rod. The reduced area of contact with the headjoint wall and the empty space between the stopper also helps providing extra resonance.
Soft case
Available is a locally sourced handmade soft case that is tailored to perfectly fit the flute, made from 100% pure wool Herringbone original Harris Tweed exterior and 100% pure wool filling, with an inner cotton lining and hook-and-loop fastener.
Prices 2024:
- Keyless black ebonite flute with nickel slide: 990 euro
- Colored ebonite: please inquire
- Silver tuning slide: please inquire
- Handmade soft case: 40 euro
- Tracked shipping to Europe: 20 euro
- Tracked shipping worldwide: 35 euro