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Curly Cherry Bansuri, Key of D (tonic G)

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Curly Cherry Bansuri, Key of D (tonic G) with African Blackwood lip plate.

*For all flutes, I recommend one of my Flute Care Kits. They are only available as an add-on purchase at the time of checkout (after you have pressed the “Add to cart” button you will see the option for the care kit right along side and you have to select it from the menu). The care kit includes the recommended wax, fine steel wool and instructions for maintaining the finish on your wooden flute. For ebonite flutes, do not use steel wool--only wax and soft cloth.

Listen to the amazing Joshua Geisler demonstrate the D/G bansuri below.

Curly Maple Mystic Blue Bansuri, Key of D (tonic G)

$350.00 (out of stock)

Mystic Blue Curly Maple Bansuri, Key of D (tonic G) with African Blackwood lip plate.

*For all flutes, I recommend one of my Flute Care Kits. They are only available as an add-on purchase at the time of checkout (after you have pressed the “Add to cart” button you will see the option for the care kit right along side and you have to select it from the menu). The care kit includes the recommended wax, fine steel wool and instructions for maintaining the finish on your wooden flute. For ebonite flutes, do not use steel wool--only wax and soft cloth.

Listen to the amazing Joshua Geisler demonstrate the D/G bansuri below.

Roasted Curly Maple Bansuri, Key of B (tonic E)

$400.00 (out of stock)

Stunning piece of roasted curly maple that has been vacuum stabilized, featuring an African blackwood lip plate. Key of B, tonic E.

NOTE: This is the largest bansuri that I make, and for those who are familiar with this tuning you will know that these require quite a reach. Not recommended for beginners or players with smaller hands. If you have any doubts about the reach, contact me to discuss before purchase.

For all wooden flutes, I recommend one of my Flute Care Kits. They are only available as an add-on purchase at the time of checkout (after you have pressed the “Add to cart” button you will see the option for the care kit right along side and you have to select it from the menu). The care kit includes the recommended wax, fine steel wool and instructions for maintaining the finish on your flute. Not for use on ebonite flutes.

Listen to the amazing Joshua Geisler demonstrate the B/E bansuri below.

NEW! Bocote Quenacho, Key of D

$320.00 (out of stock)

Bocote Quenacho, Key of D w/ergonomic finger hole layout for comfort (right hand on lower holes). For players with smaller hands or limited reach, these might be a bit much. You can effectively play with piper’s grip, which helps a lot.

The quenacho is essentially a low quena. It is a six hole flute (there is a small thumb hole that acts as a register hole, but it does not play a note) tuned to the diatonic major scale, just like the quena.

For all flutes, I recommend one of my Flute Care Kits. They are only available as an add-on purchase at the time of checkout (after you have pressed the “Add to cart” button you will see the option for the care kit right along side and you have to select it from the menu). The care kit includes the recommended wax, fine steel wool and instructions for maintaining the finish on your wooden flute. For ebonite flutes, do not use steel wool–only wax and soft cloth.

Listen to Ashley Jarmack performing on one of these new quenacho in the video below.

NEW! Cherry Quena, Key of G

$275.00 (out of stock)

Cherry Quena, Key of G. New design! These quena are the result of many experiments over the years that have resulted in an instrument with superior tuning balance. Well balanced quena are nearly impossible to find, and I don’t believe you will find any quena that can match the intonation of this design.

For all flutes, I recommend one of my Flute Care Kits. They are only available as an add-on purchase at the time of checkout (after you have pressed the “Add to cart” button you will see the option for the care kit right along side and you have to select it from the menu). The care kit includes the recommended wax, fine steel wool and instructions for maintaining the finish on your wooden flute. For ebonite flutes, do not use steel wool–only wax and soft cloth.

Ashley Jarmack demonstrates quena in G!

NEW! Cherry Quenacho, Key of D

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Cherry Quenacho, Key of D w/ergonomic finger hole layout for comfort (right hand on lower holes). For players with smaller hands or limited reach, these might be a bit much. You can effectively play with piper’s grip, which helps a lot.

The quenacho is a six hole flute (there is a small thumb hole that acts as a register hole, but it does not play a note) tuned to the diatonic major scale, just like the quena.

For all flutes, I recommend one of my Flute Care Kits. They are only available as an add-on purchase at the time of checkout (after you have pressed the “Add to cart” button you will see the option for the care kit right along side and you have to select it from the menu). The care kit includes the recommended wax, fine steel wool and instructions for maintaining the finish on your wooden flute. For ebonite flutes, do not use steel wool–only wax and soft cloth.

Listen to Ashley Jarmack performing on one of these new quenacho in the video below.

NEW! Curly Douglas Fir Quenacho, Key of D

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Curly Douglas Fir Quenacho, Key of D w/ergonomic finger hole layout for comfort (right hand on lower holes). For players with smaller hands or limited reach, these might be a bit much. You can effectively play with piper’s grip, which helps a lot.

The quenacho is a six hole flute (there is a small thumb hole that acts as a register hole, but it does not play a note) tuned to the diatonic major scale, just like the quena.

For all flutes, I recommend one of my Flute Care Kits. They are only available as an add-on purchase at the time of checkout (after you have pressed the “Add to cart” button you will see the option for the care kit right along side and you have to select it from the menu). The care kit includes the recommended wax, fine steel wool and instructions for maintaining the finish on your wooden flute. For ebonite flutes, do not use steel wool–only wax and soft cloth.

Listen to Ashley Jarmack performing on one of these new quenacho in the video below.

NEW! Curly Maple (stained) Quenacho, Key of D

$325.00 (out of stock)

Luthier grade curly maple (stained) Quenacho, Key of D w/ergonomic finger hole layout for comfort (right hand on lower holes). For players with smaller hands or limited reach, these might be a bit much. You can effectively play with piper’s grip, which helps a lot.

The quenacho is a six hole flute (there is a small thumb hole that acts as a register hole, but it does not play a note) tuned to the diatonic major scale, just like the quena.

For all flutes, I recommend one of my Flute Care Kits. They are only available as an add-on purchase at the time of checkout (after you have pressed the “Add to cart” button you will see the option for the care kit right along side and you have to select it from the menu). The care kit includes the recommended wax, fine steel wool and instructions for maintaining the finish on your wooden flute. For ebonite flutes, do not use steel wool–only wax and soft cloth.

Listen to Ashley Jarmack performing on one of these new quenacho in the video below.

NEW! Curly Maple Quena (stained), Key of G

$275.00 (out of stock)

Curly Maple Quena, Key of G with golden-brown stain. New design! These quena are the result of many experiments over the years that have resulted in an instrument with superior tuning balance. Well balanced quena are nearly impossible to find, and I don’t believe you will find any quena that can match the intonation of this design.

For all flutes, I recommend one of my Flute Care Kits. They are only available as an add-on purchase at the time of checkout (after you have pressed the “Add to cart” button you will see the option for the care kit right along side and you have to select it from the menu). The care kit includes the recommended wax, fine steel wool and instructions for maintaining the finish on your wooden flute. For ebonite flutes, do not use steel wool–only wax and soft cloth.

Ashley Jarmack demonstrates quena in G!

NEW! Curly Maple Quena, Key of G

$275.00 (out of stock)

Curly Maple Quena, Key of G. New design! These quena are the result of many experiments over the years that have resulted in an instrument with superior tuning balance. Well balanced quena are nearly impossible to find, and I don’t believe you will find any quena that can match the intonation of this design.

For all flutes, I recommend one of my Flute Care Kits. They are only available as an add-on purchase at the time of checkout (after you have pressed the “Add to cart” button you will see the option for the care kit right along side and you have to select it from the menu). The care kit includes the recommended wax, fine steel wool and instructions for maintaining the finish on your wooden flute. For ebonite flutes, do not use steel wool–only wax and soft cloth.

Ashley Jarmack demonstrates quena in G!

NEW! Curly Maple Quena, Key of G

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Curly Maple Quena, Key of G. New design! These quena are the result of many experiments over the years that have resulted in an instrument with superior tuning balance. Well balanced quena are nearly impossible to find, and I don’t believe you will find any quena that can match the intonation of this design.

For all flutes, I recommend one of my Flute Care Kits. They are only available as an add-on purchase at the time of checkout (after you have pressed the “Add to cart” button you will see the option for the care kit right along side and you have to select it from the menu). The care kit includes the recommended wax, fine steel wool and instructions for maintaining the finish on your wooden flute. For ebonite flutes, do not use steel wool–only wax and soft cloth.

Ashley Jarmack demonstrates quena in G!

NEW! Curly Maple Quena, Key of G

$275.00 (out of stock)

Curly Maple Quena, Key of G. New design! These quena are the result of many experiments over the years that have resulted in an instrument with superior tuning balance. Well balanced quena are nearly impossible to find, and I don’t believe you will find any quena that can match the intonation of this design.

For all flutes, I recommend one of my Flute Care Kits. They are only available as an add-on purchase at the time of checkout (after you have pressed the “Add to cart” button you will see the option for the care kit right along side and you have to select it from the menu). The care kit includes the recommended wax, fine steel wool and instructions for maintaining the finish on your wooden flute. For ebonite flutes, do not use steel wool–only wax and soft cloth.

Ashley Jarmack demonstrates quena in G!

NEW! Curly Maple Quena, Key of G

$275.00 (out of stock)

Curly Maple Quena, Key of G. New design! These quena are the result of many experiments over the years that have resulted in an instrument with superior tuning balance. Well balanced quena are nearly impossible to find, and I don’t believe you will find any quena that can match the intonation of this design.

For all flutes, I recommend one of my Flute Care Kits. They are only available as an add-on purchase at the time of checkout (after you have pressed the “Add to cart” button you will see the option for the care kit right along side and you have to select it from the menu). The care kit includes the recommended wax, fine steel wool and instructions for maintaining the finish on your wooden flute. For ebonite flutes, do not use steel wool–only wax and soft cloth.

Ashley Jarmack demonstrates quena in G!

NEW! Pacific Quilted Maple (stained) Quenacho, Key of D

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Pacific Quilted Maple Quenacho, Key of D w/ergonomic finger hole layout for comfort (right hand on lower holes). For players with smaller hands or limited reach, these might be a bit much. You can effectively play with piper’s grip, which helps a lot.

The quenacho is a six hole flute (there is a small thumb hole that acts as a register hole, but it does not play a note) tuned to the diatonic major scale, just like the quena.

For all flutes, I recommend one of my Flute Care Kits. They are only available as an add-on purchase at the time of checkout (after you have pressed the “Add to cart” button you will see the option for the care kit right along side and you have to select it from the menu). The care kit includes the recommended wax, fine steel wool and instructions for maintaining the finish on your wooden flute. For ebonite flutes, do not use steel wool–only wax and soft cloth.

Listen to Ashley Jarmack performing on one of these new quenacho in the video below.

NEW! Roasted Curly Maple Quena, Key of G

$275.00 (out of stock)

Roasted Curly Maple Quena, Key of G. New design! These quena are the result of many experiments over the years that have resulted in an instrument with superior tuning balance. Well balanced quena are nearly impossible to find, and I don’t believe you will find any quena that can match the intonation of this design.

For all flutes, I recommend one of my Flute Care Kits. They are only available as an add-on purchase at the time of checkout (after you have pressed the “Add to cart” button you will see the option for the care kit right along side and you have to select it from the menu). The care kit includes the recommended wax, fine steel wool and instructions for maintaining the finish on your wooden flute. For ebonite flutes, do not use steel wool–only wax and soft cloth.

NEW! Roasted Curly Maple Quenacho, Key of D

$300.00 (out of stock)

Roasted Curly Maple Quenacho, Key of D w/ergonomic finger hole layout for comfort (right hand on lower holes). For players with smaller hands or limited reach, these might be a bit much. You can effectively play with piper’s grip, which helps a lot.

The quenacho is a six hole flute (there is a small thumb hole that acts as a register hole, but it does not play a note) tuned to the diatonic major scale, just like the quena.

For all flutes, I recommend one of my Flute Care Kits. They are only available as an add-on purchase at the time of checkout (after you have pressed the “Add to cart” button you will see the option for the care kit right along side and you have to select it from the menu). The care kit includes the recommended wax, fine steel wool and instructions for maintaining the finish on your wooden flute. For ebonite flutes, do not use steel wool–only wax and soft cloth.

Listen to Ashley Jarmack performing on one of these new quenacho in the video below.

Alaskan Yellow Cedar Basketmaker, Key of A (right-handed)

$275.00 (out of stock)

Alaskan Yellow Cedar, Key of A for right-handed player.

For all wooden flutes, I recommend one of my Flute Care Kits. They are only available as an add-on purchase at the time of checkout (after you have pressed the “Add to cart” button you will see the option for the care kit right along side and you have to select it from the menu). The care kit includes the recommended wax, fine steel wool and instructions for maintaining the finish on your flute. Not for use on ebonite flutes.

Listen to Scott August demonstrating the Basketmaker flute!

Curly Douglas Fir Basketmaker, Key of Bflat (right-handed)

$350.00 (out of stock)

Beautiful and rare Curly Douglas Fir Basketmaker, Key of Bflat for a right-handed player. This flute has a decorative black ebonite foot cap. Sorry the sound sample is in the key of A, but it will give you a feeling for the range.

For all wooden flutes, I recommend one of my Flute Care Kits. They are only available as an add-on purchase at the time of checkout (after you have pressed the “Add to cart” button you will see the option for the care kit right along side and you have to select it from the menu). The care kit includes the recommended wax, fine steel wool and instructions for maintaining the finish on your flute. Not for use on ebonite flutes.

Listen to Scott August demonstrating the Basketmaker flute!

Curly Maple (stained), Magen Avot scale, Key of C

$325.00 (out of stock)

Densly figured Curly Maple rim blown flute with golden-brown stain, Magen Avot scale, Key of C. This is a seven hole flute, and the lowest note is typically played using the little finger of the right hand to accommodate the reach.

For all flutes, I recommend one of my Flute Care Kits. They are only available as an add-on purchase at the time of checkout (after you have pressed the “Add to cart” button you will see the option for the care kit right along side and you have to select it from the menu). The care kit includes the recommended wax, fine steel wool and instructions for maintaining the finish on your wooden flute. For ebonite flutes, do not use steel wool–only wax and soft cloth.

Sound sample pending! However, one of my customers kindly gave permission for me to link to his YouTube video of him playing his new Magen Avot flute, and it gives a nice sense of the scale and the potential of the flute.

Curly Maple Rim Blown Flute, Magen Avot scale, Key of C

$325.00 (out of stock)

Densly figured Curly Maple rim blown flute, Magen Avot scale, Key of C. This is a seven hole flute, and the lowest note is typically played using the little finger of the right hand to accommodate the reach.

For all flutes, I recommend one of my Flute Care Kits. They are only available as an add-on purchase at the time of checkout (after you have pressed the “Add to cart” button you will see the option for the care kit right along side and you have to select it from the menu). The care kit includes the recommended wax, fine steel wool and instructions for maintaining the finish on your wooden flute. For ebonite flutes, do not use steel wool–only wax and soft cloth.

Sound sample pending! However, one of my customers kindly gave permission for me to link to his YouTube video of him playing his new Magen Avot flute, and it gives a nice sense of the scale and the potential of the flute.

GS

$1,342.00 (out of stock)

Redwood Rim Blown Flute, Key of F# (right-handed)

$300.00 (out of stock)

Salvaged Old Growth Redwood, Key of F# (pentatonic major scale). This is the same flute as the Basketmaker, only without a thumb hole (which is very tricky on a flute this big). This is the flute that Scott August plays in his amazing piece “Quiet Journey” which you can see below.

PLEASE CONTACT ME BEFORE ORDERING. This flute is not covered by my normal return policy. This is a very large flute and at least half of the players who try it cannot reach the finger holes comfortably. I will provide you detailed information to help you determine if you can play it, but once it is determined that you can reach the flute I will only consider a return on a case-by-case basis. I’m sorry to be so strict about this, but this has been a problem in the past and has obliged me to alter my policy. I get a lot of requests for this flute, but be forewarned that it is a stretch, even for tall players.

For all wooden flutes, I recommend one of my Flute Care Kits. They are only available as an add-on purchase at the time of checkout (after you have pressed the “Add to cart” button you will see the option for the care kit right along side and you have to select it from the menu). The care kit includes the recommended wax, fine steel wool and instructions for maintaining the finish on your flute. Not for use on ebonite flutes.

Cocobolo Shakuhachi, 1.8 Key of D (DOMESTIC SALE ONLY)

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Stunning cocobolo shakuhachi! Weight: 386 grams.

Due to CITIES regulations, this is only available within the domestic U.S.

For all wooden flutes, I recommend one of my Flute Care Kits. They are only available as an add-on purchase at the time of checkout (after you have pressed the “Add to cart” button you will see the option for the care kit right along side and you have to select it from the menu). The care kit includes the recommended wax, fine steel wool and instructions for maintaining the finish on your flute. Not for use on ebonite flutes.

Listen to the incomparable Zac Zinger perfrom the traditional Kinko style honkyoku piece “Takiochi”! The sound sample is just above the embedded video (they are sort of close together).

Cocobolo Shakuhachi, 1.8 Key of D (DOMESTIC SALE ONLY)

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Stunning cocobolo shakuhachi! Weight: 386 grams.

Due to CITIES regulations, this is only available within the domestic U.S.

For all wooden flutes, I recommend one of my Flute Care Kits. They are only available as an add-on purchase at the time of checkout (after you have pressed the “Add to cart” button you will see the option for the care kit right along side and you have to select it from the menu). The care kit includes the recommended wax, fine steel wool and instructions for maintaining the finish on your flute. Not for use on ebonite flutes.

Listen to the incomparable Zac Zinger perfrom the traditional Kinko style honkyoku piece “Takiochi”! The sound sample is just above the embedded video (they are sort of close together).

Green Ebonite Shakuhachi, 1.8 Key of D

$1,300.00 (out of stock)

Glorious green ebonite shakuhachi! 1.8, Key of D. Weight: 450grams (16 oz.). For players unfamiliar with ebonite, I strongly encourage you to read my blog entry on the subject. It is a truly amazing material for woodwinds of all kinds, and it is all-natural (not plastic or synthetic). Waterproof, stable and demonstrating superior acoustic properties.

Making ebonite is as much art as science, and colored ebonite is very expensive (but worth it!), and the finishing process is much more labor intensive than wood. The extra cost for materials and labor is reflected in the price of these flutes.

Listen to the incomparable Zac Zinger perfrom the traditional Kinko style honkyoku piece “Takiochi”!

Maple (faux bamboo) shakuhachi, 1.8 Key of D

$550.00 (out of stock)

Maple, dyed to resemble natural bamboo. Weight: 296 grams.

For all wooden flutes, I recommend one of my Flute Care Kits. They are only available as an add-on purchase at the time of checkout (after you have pressed the “Add to cart” button you will see the option for the care kit right along side and you have to select it from the menu). The care kit includes the recommended wax, fine steel wool and instructions for maintaining the finish on your flute. Not for use on ebonite flutes.

Listen to the incomparable Zac Zinger perfrom the traditional Kinko style honkyoku piece “Takiochi”! The sound sample is just above the embedded video (they are sort of close together).

Roasted curly maple shakuhachi, 1.8 Key of D

$600.00 (out of stock)

Luthier grade roasted curly maple with dense figure. Weight: 247 grams.

For all wooden flutes, I recommend one of my Flute Care Kits. They are only available as an add-on purchase at the time of checkout (after you have pressed the “Add to cart” button you will see the option for the care kit right along side and you have to select it from the menu). The care kit includes the recommended wax, fine steel wool and instructions for maintaining the finish on your flute. Not for use on ebonite flutes.

Listen to the incomparable Zac Zinger perfrom the traditional Kinko style honkyoku piece “Takiochi”! The sound sample is just above the embedded video (they are sort of close together).

Smokey Ebonite Shakuhachi, 1.8 Key of D

$1,300.00 (out of stock)

Mysterious smokey ebonite shakuhachi! 1.8, Key of D. Weight: 450grams (16 oz.) For players unfamiliar with ebonite, I strongly encourage you to read my blog entry on the subject. It is a truly amazing material for woodwinds of all kinds, and it is all-natural (not plastic or synthetic). Waterproof, stable and demonstrating superior acoustic properties.

Making ebonite is as much art as science, and colored ebonite is very expensive (but worth it!), and the finishing process is much more labor intensive than wood. The extra cost for materials and labor is reflected in the price of these flutes.

*For all flutes, I recommend one of my Flute Care Kits. They are only available as an add-on purchase at the time of checkout (after you have pressed the “Add to cart” button you will see the option for the care kit right along side and you have to select it from the menu). The care kit includes the recommended wax, fine steel wool and instructions for maintaining the finish on your wooden flute. For ebonite flutes, do not use steel wool--only wax and soft cloth.

Listen to the incomparable Zac Zinger perfrom the traditional Kinko style honkyoku piece “Takiochi”!

NEW! The Essential Flute (updated design), Black Ebonite, Key of D w/tuning slide

$525.00 (out of stock)

Black Ebonite tunable Essential Flute, key of D. The Essential Flute is ideal for both Celtic music and World music of all kinds. Diatonic major tuning. Featuring a tapered head bore for improved intonation and projection. Ergonomic embouchure hole placement for right-handed player. The newest version of the Essential Flute features additional enhancements for improved performance and continuity of tone. You can read about it HERE.

Making ebonite is as much art as science, and ebonite is very expensive (but worth it!), and the finishing process is much more labor intensive than wood. The extra cost for materials and labor is reflected in the price of these flutes.

For all flutes, I recommend one of my Flute Care Kits. They are only available as an add-on purchase at the time of checkout (after you have pressed the “Add to cart” button you will see the option for the care kit right along side and you have to select it from the menu). The care kit includes the recommended wax, fine steel wool (not for ebonite flutes) and instructions for maintaining the finish on your flute.

Listen to Blayne Chastain of the Irish Flute Store demonstrating the D!

NEW! The Essential Flute (updated design), Bocote, Key of D

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Bocote, Key of D. The Essential Flute is ideal for both Celtic music and World music of all kinds. Diatonic major tuning. Featuring a tapered head bore for improved intonation and projection. Ergonomic embouchure hole placement for right-handed player. The newest version of the Essential Flute features additional enhancements for improved performance and continuity of tone. You can read about it HERE.

*For all flutes, I recommend one of my Flute Care Kits. They are only available as an add-on purchase at the time of checkout (after you have pressed the “Add to cart” button you will see the option for the care kit right along side and you have to select it from the menu). The care kit includes the recommended wax, fine steel wool (not for ebonite flutes) and instructions for maintaining the finish on your flute. *

Listen to Blayne Chastain of the Irish Flute Store demonstrating the D!

NEW! The Essential Flute (updated design), Bocote, Key of Eflat

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Bocote, key of Eflat. The Essential Flute is ideal for both Celtic music and World music of all kinds. Diatonic major tuning. Featuring a tapered head bore for improved intonation and projection. Ergonomic embouchure hole placement for right-handed player. The newest version of the Essential Flute features additional enhancements for improved performance and continuity of tone. You can read about it HERE.

For all flutes, I recommend one of my Flute Care Kits. They are only available as an add-on purchase at the time of checkout (after you have pressed the “Add to cart” button you will see the option for the care kit right along side and you have to select it from the menu). The care kit includes the recommended wax, fine steel wool (not for ebonite flutes) and instructions for maintaining the finish on your flute.

Listen to Blayne Chastain of the Irish Flute Store demonstrating the Eflat!

NEW! The Essential Flute (updated design), Curly Black Walnut, Key of Eflat

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Curly Black Walnut, Key of Eflat. The Essential Flute is ideal for both Celtic music and World music of all kinds. Diatonic major tuning. Featuring a tapered head bore for improved intonation and projection. Ergonomic embouchure hole placement for right-handed player. The newest version of the Essential Flute features additional enhancements for improved performance and continuity of tone. You can read about it HERE.

*For all flutes, I recommend one of my Flute Care Kits. They are only available as an add-on purchase at the time of checkout (after you have pressed the “Add to cart” button you will see the option for the care kit right along side and you have to select it from the menu). The care kit includes the recommended wax, fine steel wool (not for ebonite flutes) and instructions for maintaining the finish on your flute. *

Listen to Blayne Chastain of the Irish Flute Store demonstrating the Eflat!

NEW! The Essential Flute (updated design), Curly Black Walnut, key of Bflat

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Beautiful and highly figured black walnut. The Essential Flute is ideal for both Celtic music and World music of all kinds. Diatonic major tuning. Featuring a tapered head bore for improved intonation and projection. Ergonomic embouchure hole placement for right-handed player. NOTE: The Bflat tuning is the largest Essential Flute that I make, and additional ergonomic treatment of the holes is provided to make for an easier reach. Be advised that this flute has larger finger holes and a substantial reach. If you have smaller hands, or any sort of issues stemming from physical challenges, then this might not be the flute for you. Piper’s grip recommended.

The newest version of the Essential Flute features additional enhancements for improved performance and continuity of tone. You can read about it HERE.

*For all flutes, I recommend one of my Flute Care Kits. They are only available as an add-on purchase at the time of checkout (after you have pressed the “Add to cart” button you will see the option for the care kit right along side and you have to select it from the menu). The care kit includes the recommended wax, fine steel wool (not for ebonite flutes) and instructions for maintaining the finish on your flute. *

Watch Blayne Chastain of The Irish Flute Store giving a demonstration of all of the Essential Flutes.

NEW! The Essential Flute (updated design), Curly Maple, Key of F

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Densly figured Curly Maple, Key of F. The Essential Flute is ideal for both Celtic music and World music of all kinds. Diatonic major tuning. Featuring a tapered head bore for improved intonation and projection. Ergonomic embouchure hole placement for right-handed player. The newest version of the Essential Flute features additional enhancements for improved performance and continuity of tone. You can read about it HERE.

*For all flutes, I recommend one of my Flute Care Kits. They are only available as an add-on purchase at the time of checkout (after you have pressed the “Add to cart” button you will see the option for the care kit right along side and you have to select it from the menu). The care kit includes the recommended wax, fine steel wool (not for ebonite flutes) and instructions for maintaining the finish on your flute. *

Watch Blayne Chastain of the Irish Flute Store demonstrating the Essential Flutes!

NEW! The Essential Flute (updated design), Green Ebonite, Key of D

$550.00 Add to Cart (temporarily unavailable)
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Green Ebonite Essential Flute, key of D. The Essential Flute is ideal for both Celtic music and World music of all kinds. Diatonic major tuning. Featuring a tapered head bore for improved intonation and projection. Ergonomic embouchure hole placement for right-handed player. The newest version of the Essential Flute features additional enhancements for improved performance and continuity of tone. You can read about it HERE.

Making ebonite is as much art as science, and colored ebonite is very expensive (but worth it!), and the finishing process is much more labor intensive than wood. The extra cost for materials and labor is reflected in the price of these flutes.

For all flutes, I recommend one of my Flute Care Kits. They are only available as an add-on purchase at the time of checkout (after you have pressed the “Add to cart” button you will see the option for the care kit right along side and you have to select it from the menu). The care kit includes the recommended wax, fine steel wool (not for ebonite flutes) and instructions for maintaining the finish on your flute.

Listen to Blayne Chastain of the Irish Flute Store demonstrating the D!

NEW! The Essential Flute (updated design), Hawthorne, Key of Eflat

$399.00 Add to Cart (temporarily unavailable)
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Hawthorne, key of Eflat. Hawthorne is an unusual and hard to find timber that is not commercially available. Very similar to boxwood. Featuring a black ebonite foot cap. The Essential Flute is ideal for both Celtic music and World music of all kinds. Diatonic major tuning. Featuring a tapered head bore for improved intonation and projection. Ergonomic embouchure hole placement for right-handed player. The newest version of the Essential Flute features additional enhancements for improved performance and continuity of tone. You can read about it HERE.

For all flutes, I recommend one of my Flute Care Kits. They are only available as an add-on purchase at the time of checkout (after you have pressed the “Add to cart” button you will see the option for the care kit right along side and you have to select it from the menu). The care kit includes the recommended wax, fine steel wool (not for ebonite flutes) and instructions for maintaining the finish on your flute.

Listen to Blayne Chastain of the Irish Flute Store demonstrating the Eflat!

NEW! The Essential Flute (updated design), Roasted Curly Maple, Key of D

$425.00 (out of stock)

Roasted Curly Maple, Key of D. The Essential Flute is ideal for both Celtic music and World music of all kinds. Diatonic major tuning. Featuring a tapered head bore for improved intonation and projection. Ergonomic embouchure hole placement for right-handed player. The newest version of the Essential Flute features additional enhancements for improved performance and continuity of tone. You can read about it HERE.

*For all flutes, I recommend one of my Flute Care Kits. They are only available as an add-on purchase at the time of checkout (after you have pressed the “Add to cart” button you will see the option for the care kit right along side and you have to select it from the menu). The care kit includes the recommended wax, fine steel wool (not for ebonite flutes) and instructions for maintaining the finish on your flute. *

Listen to Blayne Chastain of the Irish Flute Store demonstrating the D!

NEW! The Essential Flute (updated design), Roasted Curly Maple, Key of F

$399.00 (out of stock)

Roasted Curly Maple, Key of F. *NOTE: In the above photo I show a fissure that was in the grain of the roasted maple. This fissue has been stabilized and is purely a visual feature, having no impact on the function or performance of the flute. The upcharge that I normally add for the roasted maple has been removed. *

The Essential Flute is ideal for both Celtic music and World music of all kinds. Diatonic major tuning. Featuring a tapered head bore for improved intonation and projection. Ergonomic embouchure hole placement for right-handed player. The newest version of the Essential Flute features additional enhancements for improved performance and continuity of tone. You can read about it HERE.

*For all flutes, I recommend one of my Flute Care Kits. They are only available as an add-on purchase at the time of checkout (after you have pressed the “Add to cart” button you will see the option for the care kit right along side and you have to select it from the menu). The care kit includes the recommended wax, fine steel wool (not for ebonite flutes) and instructions for maintaining the finish on your flute. *

Watch Blayne Chastain of the Irish Flute Store demonstrating the Essential Flutes!

NEW! Updated design. Black Ebonite Xiao, Key of D/G

$650.00 (out of stock)

Black Ebonite Xiao, Key of D, tonic G. Making ebonite is as much art as science, and ebonite is very expensive (but worth it!), and the finishing process is much more labor intensive than wood. The extra cost for materials and labor is reflected in the price of these flutes.

New narrow bore xiao design brings a richer harmonic spectrum and improved intonation. Redesigned mouthpiece with ebonite cap. To learn more about how the new design came about, check out my blog: Revisiting the Xiao.

The xiao is not just for Chinese music (though it excels in that context). These are fully-realized open-holed flutes with a tremendous range, and are ideal for many forms of music. You can play in a wide variety of styles with a remarkable tonal range. A true, Desert Island Flute! You can learn more about the xiao HERE.

Listen to Connor Keene performing on the new xiao design in the key of D!

NEW! Updated design. Bocote Xiao, Key of D/G

$550.00 Add to Cart (temporarily unavailable)
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Bocote Xiao, Key of D, tonic G.

New narrow bore xiao design brings a richer harmonic spectrum and improved intonation. Redesigned mouthpiece with ebonite cap. To learn more about how the new design came about, check out my blog: Revisiting the Xiao.

The xiao is not just for Chinese music (though it excels in that context). These are fully-realized open-holed flutes with a tremendous range, and are ideal for many forms of music. You can play in a wide variety of styles with a remarkable tonal range. A true, Desert Island Flute! You can learn more about the xiao HERE.

For all wooden flutes, I recommend one of my Flute Care Kits. They are only available as an add-on purchase at the time of checkout (after you have pressed the “Add to cart” button you will see the option for the care kit right along side and you have to select it from the menu). The care kit includes the recommended wax, fine steel wool and instructions for maintaining the finish on your flute. Not for use on ebonite flutes.

Listen to Connor Keene performing on the new xiao design in the key of D!

NEW! Updated design. Boxwood Xiao, Key of D/G

$575.00 Add to Cart (temporarily unavailable)
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Boxwood Xiao, Key of D, tonic G. Boxwood might easily be called “banana wood” in many cases, due to its historically established tendency to warp like crazy (just take a look at that fourth photo). If you look at historical photos of wooden flutes from the 18th and 19th century you will see a lot of very bendy woodwinds. This has no effect upon the voice or playability of the flute. And in fact, boxwood makes a gorgeous sounding flute. However, due to the rather unusual shape of these flutes I did not add a subtantial upcharge for the wood (Boxwood is expensive and rare in instrument grade pieces).

New narrow bore xiao design brings a richer harmonic spectrum and improved intonation. Redesigned mouthpiece with ebonite cap. To learn more about how the new design came about, check out my blog: Revisiting the Xiao.

The xiao is not just for Chinese music (though it excels in that context). These are fully-realized open-holed flutes with a tremendous range, and are ideal for many forms of music. You can play in a wide variety of styles with a remarkable tonal range. A true, Desert Island Flute! You can learn more about the xiao HERE.

Listen to Connor Keene performing on the new xiao design in the key of D!

For all wooden flutes, I recommend one of my Flute Care Kits. They are only available as an add-on purchase at the time of checkout (after you have pressed the “Add to cart” button you will see the option for the care kit right along side and you have to select it from the menu). The care kit includes the recommended wax, fine steel wool and instructions for maintaining the finish on your flute. Not for use on ebonite flutes.

NEW! Updated design. Cherry Xiao, Key of C/F

$550.00 (out of stock)

Key of C, tonic F.

New narrow bore xiao design brings a richer harmonic spectrum and improved intonation. Redesigned mouthpiece with ebonite cap. To learn more about how the new design came about, check out my blog: Revisiting the Xiao.

The xiao is not just for Chinese music (though it excels in that context). These are fully-realized open-holed flutes with a tremendous range, and are ideal for many forms of music. You can play in a wide variety of styles with a remarkable tonal range. A true, Desert Island Flute! You can learn more about the xiao HERE.

For all wooden flutes, I recommend one of my Flute Care Kits. They are only available as an add-on purchase at the time of checkout (after you have pressed the “Add to cart” button you will see the option for the care kit right along side and you have to select it from the menu). The care kit includes the recommended wax, fine steel wool and instructions for maintaining the finish on your flute. Not for use on ebonite flutes.

NEW! Updated design. Cherry Xiao, Key of D/G

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Cherry wood Xiao, Key of D, tonic G.

New narrow bore xiao design brings a richer harmonic spectrum and improved intonation. Redesigned mouthpiece with ebonite cap. To learn more about how the new design came about, check out my blog: Revisiting the Xiao.

The xiao is not just for Chinese music (though it excels in that context). These are fully-realized open-holed flutes with a tremendous range, and are ideal for many forms of music. You can play in a wide variety of styles with a remarkable tonal range. A true, Desert Island Flute! You can learn more about the xiao HERE.

For all wooden flutes, I recommend one of my Flute Care Kits. They are only available as an add-on purchase at the time of checkout (after you have pressed the “Add to cart” button you will see the option for the care kit right along side and you have to select it from the menu). The care kit includes the recommended wax, fine steel wool and instructions for maintaining the finish on your flute. Not for use on ebonite flutes.

Listen to Connor Keene performing on the new xiao design in the key of D!

NEW! Updated design. Cocobolo Xiao, Key of D/G (FOR DOMESTIC SALE ONLY)

$650.00 (out of stock)

Cocobolo Xiao, Key of D, tonic G. Due to CITIES regulations this can only ship within the domestic U.S.

New narrow bore xiao design brings a richer harmonic spectrum and improved intonation. Redesigned mouthpiece with ebonite cap. To learn more about how the new design came about, check out my blog: Revisiting the Xiao.

The xiao is not just for Chinese music (though it excels in that context). These are fully-realized open-holed flutes with a tremendous range, and are ideal for many forms of music. You can play in a wide variety of styles with a remarkable tonal range. A true, Desert Island Flute! You can learn more about the xiao HERE.

For all wooden flutes, I recommend one of my Flute Care Kits. They are only available as an add-on purchase at the time of checkout (after you have pressed the “Add to cart” button you will see the option for the care kit right along side and you have to select it from the menu). The care kit includes the recommended wax, fine steel wool and instructions for maintaining the finish on your flute. Not for use on ebonite flutes.

Listen to Connor Keene performing on the new xiao design in the key of D!

NEW! Updated design. Cumberland Ebonite Xiao, Key of D/G

$750.00 (out of stock)

Cumberland Ebonite Xiao, Key of D, tonic G. Making ebonite is as much art as science, and ebonite is very expensive (but worth it!), and the finishing process is much more labor intensive than wood. The extra cost for materials and labor is reflected in the price of these flutes.

New narrow bore xiao design brings a richer harmonic spectrum and improved intonation. Redesigned mouthpiece with ebonite cap. To learn more about how the new design came about, check out my blog: Revisiting the Xiao.

The xiao is not just for Chinese music (though it excels in that context). These are fully-realized open-holed flutes with a tremendous range, and are ideal for many forms of music. You can play in a wide variety of styles with a remarkable tonal range. A true, Desert Island Flute! You can learn more about the xiao HERE.

Listen to Connor Keene performing on the new xiao design in the key of D!

NEW! Updated design. Curly Douglas Fir Xiao, Key of D/G

$595.00 Add to Cart (temporarily unavailable)
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Curly Douglas Fir, Key of D, tonic G.

New narrow bore xiao design brings a richer harmonic spectrum and improved intonation. Redesigned mouthpiece with ebonite cap. To learn more about how the new design came about, check out my blog: Revisiting the Xiao.

The xiao is not just for Chinese music (though it excels in that context). These are fully-realized open-holed flutes with a tremendous range, and are ideal for many forms of music. You can play in a wide variety of styles with a remarkable tonal range. A true, Desert Island Flute! You can learn more about the xiao HERE.

For all wooden flutes, I recommend one of my Flute Care Kits. They are only available as an add-on purchase at the time of checkout (after you have pressed the “Add to cart” button you will see the option for the care kit right along side and you have to select it from the menu). The care kit includes the recommended wax, fine steel wool and instructions for maintaining the finish on your flute. Not for use on ebonite flutes.

Listen to Connor Keene performing on the new xiao design in the key of D!

NEW! Updated design. Maple (faux bamboo) Xiao, Key of D/G

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Maple (faux bamboo) Xiao, Key of D, tonic G.

New narrow bore xiao design brings a richer harmonic spectrum and improved intonation. Redesigned mouthpiece with ebonite cap. To learn more about how the new design came about, check out my blog: Revisiting the Xiao.

The xiao is not just for Chinese music (though it excels in that context). These are fully-realized open-holed flutes with a tremendous range, and are ideal for many forms of music. You can play in a wide variety of styles with a remarkable tonal range. A true, Desert Island Flute! You can learn more about the xiao HERE.

For all wooden flutes, I recommend one of my Flute Care Kits. They are only available as an add-on purchase at the time of checkout (after you have pressed the “Add to cart” button you will see the option for the care kit right along side and you have to select it from the menu). The care kit includes the recommended wax, fine steel wool and instructions for maintaining the finish on your flute. Not for use on ebonite flutes.

Listen to Connor Keene performing on the new xiao design in the key of D!

NEW! Updated design. Stained Boxwood Xiao, Key of D/G

$575.00 (out of stock)

Stained Boxwood Xiao, Key of D, tonic G. Boxwood might easily be called “banana wood” in many cases, due to its historically established tendency to warp like crazy (just take a look at that fourth photo). If you look at historical photos of wooden flutes from the 18th and 19th century you will see a lot of very bendy woodwinds. This has no effect upon the voice or playability of the flute. And in fact, boxwood makes a gorgeous sounding flute. However, due to the rather unusual shape of these flutes I did not add a subtantial upcharge for the wood (Boxwood is expensive and rare in instrument grade pieces).

The new narrow bore xiao design brings a richer harmonic spectrum and improved intonation. Redesigned mouthpiece with ebonite cap. To learn more about how the new design came about, check out my blog: Revisiting the Xiao.

The xiao is not just for Chinese music (though it excels in that context). These are fully-realized open-holed flutes with a tremendous range, and are ideal for many forms of music. You can play in a wide variety of styles with a remarkable tonal range. A true, Desert Island Flute! You can learn more about the xiao HERE.

For all wooden flutes, I recommend one of my Flute Care Kits. They are only available as an add-on purchase at the time of checkout (after you have pressed the “Add to cart” button you will see the option for the care kit right along side and you have to select it from the menu). The care kit includes the recommended wax, fine steel wool and instructions for maintaining the finish on your flute. Not for use on ebonite flutes.

Listen to Connor Keene performing on the new xiao design in the key of D!

NEW! Updated design. UNIQUE: Desert Ironwood Xiao, Key of D/G

$850.00 (out of stock)

Desert Ironwood Xiao, Key of D, tonic G.

This is a unique flute, and I doubt you’ll find another anywhere on Earth! I had a small selection of pieces of Desert Ironwood which make up this one-of-a-kind xiao. This is not a commercially available wood and I’ve been saving the few odd pieces that I have for many years waiting for a worthy use for them. Not as heavy as you’d think either, considering that it’s called Ironwood. Still, it is a beautiful, dense wood that really projects. A joy to play.

New narrow bore xiao design brings a richer harmonic spectrum and improved intonation. Redesigned mouthpiece with ebonite cap. To learn more about how the new design came about, check out my blog: Revisiting the Xiao.

The xiao is not just for Chinese music (though it excels in that context). These are fully-realized open-holed flutes with a tremendous range, and are ideal for many forms of music. You can play in a wide variety of styles with a remarkable tonal range. A true, Desert Island Flute! You can learn more about the xiao HERE.

For all wooden flutes, I recommend one of my Flute Care Kits. They are only available as an add-on purchase at the time of checkout (after you have pressed the “Add to cart” button you will see the option for the care kit right along side and you have to select it from the menu). The care kit includes the recommended wax, fine steel wool and instructions for maintaining the finish on your flute. Not for use on ebonite flutes.

Listen to Connor Keene performing on the new xiao design in the key of D!

NEW! Updated design. Roasted Curly Maple Xiao, Key of D/G

$575.00 (out of stock)

Roasted Curly Maple Xiao, Key of D, tonic G.

New narrow bore xiao design brings a richer harmonic spectrum and improved intonation. Redesigned mouthpiece with ebonite cap. To learn more about how the new design came about, check out my blog: Revisiting the Xiao.

The xiao is not just for Chinese music (though it excels in that context). These are fully-realized open-holed flutes with a tremendous range, and are ideal for many forms of music. You can play in a wide variety of styles with a remarkable tonal range. A true, Desert Island Flute! You can learn more about the xiao HERE.

For all wooden flutes, I recommend one of my Flute Care Kits. They are only available as an add-on purchase at the time of checkout (after you have pressed the “Add to cart” button you will see the option for the care kit right along side and you have to select it from the menu). The care kit includes the recommended wax, fine steel wool and instructions for maintaining the finish on your flute. Not for use on ebonite flutes.

Listen to Connor Keene performing on the new xiao design in the key of D!