3-piece xiao, Curly Black Walnut, Key of D (tonic G)
$825.00
Curly Black Walnut sectional xiao, Key of D (tonic G). Featuring a nickel silver tuning slide and Delrin mouthpiece and reinforcing bore rings at the joints.
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 below to Scott August demonstrating a xiao in D.
3-piece xiao, Curly Douglas Fir, Key of D (tonic G)
$875.00
Curly Douglas Fir sectional xiao, Key of D (tonic G). Featuring a nickel silver tuning slide and Delrin mouthpiece and reinforcing bore rings at the joints.This is a very rare wood and the last time I saw any was in 2007. I recently acquired a very few boards of this beautiful wood and will be using it for some select flutes while supplies last. When it’s gone, it’s gone!
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 below to Scott August demonstrating a xiao in D.
3-piece xiao, Curly Maple, Key of D (tonic G)
$825.00
Curly Maple sectional xiao, Key of D (tonic G). Featuring a nickel silver tuning slide and Delrin mouthpiece and reinforcing bore rings at the joints.
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 below to Scott August demonstrating a xiao in D.
Alaskan Yellow Cedar Basketmaker, Key of Bflat (for right-handed player)
$275.00
Alaskan Yellow Cedar Basketmaker flute, Key of Bflat 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.
Sorry–the sound sample is in the key of A! At this time we only have a demonstration of the 7-hole basketmaker in this key, but it will give you an idea of the range of the instrument. Key of Bflat is only a half-step higher in pitch.
Alaskan Yellow Cedar Mojave 6, Key of B (for right-handed player)
$275.00
Alaskan Yellow Cedar Mojave 6, Key of B for right handed player. The Mojave 6 is a minor tuning, unlike the Basketmaker flutes.
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.
Bansuri, Curly Maple, Key of E (tonic A). For domestic sale only*
$299.00
Curly Maple (dyed) with African Blackwood lip plate.
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 below to the incomparable Joshua Geisler demonstrate a raga on an Ellis bansuri in E.
The African blackwood lip plate on these flutes is a rosewood and therefore falls under the CITIES index. Future bansuri will be made with polished black ebonite (natural hard rubber) lip plates.
Compact Xiao, Black Walnut, Key of C (tonic F)
$325.00
Black Walnut compact xiao, Key of C (tonic F).
The new compact travel xiao is a one-piece, shortened version of the classic xiao. I simplified this design to make this a more practical option for players who want to experience the xiao and who like the ability to conveniently travel with their flutes. The shortened version was achieved by eliminating the extra length and the tone hole matrix that is a feature of the classic bei xiao. The tone hole matrix on the full length xiao adds stability to the root note and enhances higher harmonics. To compensate for their absence, the bore is back-reamed at the foot to enhance the stability of the root.
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.
Enjoy the talented Scott August performing an original composition on one of my xiao in C/F!
Listen below to Scott August demonstrating a xiao in D.
Compact Xiao, Curly Douglas Fir, Key of D (tonic G)
$475.00
The new compact travel xiao is a one-piece, shortened version of the classic xiao. I simplified this design to make this a more practical option for players who want to experience the xiao and who like the ability to conveniently travel with their flutes. The shortened version was achieved by eliminating the extra length and the tone hole matrix that is a feature of the classic bei xiao. The tone hole matrix on the full length xiao adds stability to the root note and enhances higher harmonics. To compensate for their absence, the bore is back-reamed at the foot to enhance the stability of the root.
*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 below to Scott August demonstrating a xiao in D.
Curly Black Walnut Xiao, Key of C (tonic F)
$475.00
Curly Black Walnut Xiao, Key of C (tonic F) with Delrin mouthpiece for strenght and stability.
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.
Enjoy the talented Scott August performing an original composition on one of my xiao in C/F!
Curly Black Walnut Xiao, Key of D (tonic G)
$475.00
Rich and lustrous Curly Black Walnut, key of D (tonic G).
*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 xiao in D below.
Curly Cherry Shakuhachi, 1.8 Key of D
$450.00
Curly Cherry Shakuhachi, 1.8 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.
Listen to world flute master Peter Phippen improvise on Ellis shakuhachi below.
Granadillo Xiao, Key of D (tonic G)
$475.00
Granadillo, key of D (tonic G).
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 xiao in D below.
Maple (faux bamboo) Shakuhachi, 1.8 Key of D
$450.00
Maple (faux bamboo) shakuhachi, 1.8 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.
Listen to world flute master Peter Phippen improvise on Ellis shakuhachi below.
NEW! The Essential Flute, Black Walnut, Key of Eflat
$399.00
Essential Flute in beautiful 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.
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 Blayne Chastain demonstrate the flute in the sound sample below.
NEW! The Essential Flute, Black Walnut, Key of Eflat
$399.00
Essential Flute in beautiful 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.
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 Blayne Chastain demonstrate the flute in the sound sample below.
NEW! The Essential Flute, Bocote, Key of Eflat
$399.00
Essential Flute in stunning 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.
*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 Blayne Chastain demonstrate the flute in the sound sample below.
NEW! The Essential Flute, Bocote, Key of F
$399.00
Essential Flute in Bocote, 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.
This is the smallest Essential Flute that I make so far, and it’s very finger friendly.
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.
Sound sample coming soon!
NEW! The Essential Flute, Cocobolo, Key of D (Domestic sale only)
$399.00
Essential Flute, Cocobolo, 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. Due to cocobolo being a CITIES restricted wood, sales are limited to the U.S.
The finger hole spacing on the D tuning may not be as comfortable for players with smaller hands, in which case I’d recommend the key of Eflat or F.
Listen to the amazing Blayne Chastain demonstrate the flute in the sound sample below.
NEW! The Essential Flute, Curly Maple, Key of D
$399.00
Essential Flute, 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.
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
The finger hole spacing on the D tuning may not be as comfortable for players with smaller hands, in which case I’d recommend the key of Eflat or F.
Listen to the amazing Blayne Chastain demonstrate the flute in the sound sample below.
NEW! The Essential Flute, Granadillo, Key of C
$399.00
Essential Flute in Granadillo, key of C. 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 finger hole spacing on the C tuning is may not be suitable for players with smaller hands. In which case I’d recommend the keys of D, Eflat or F.
Sound sample coming soon!
NEW! The Essential Flute, Roasted Curly Maple, Key of C
$399.00
Essential Flute in beautiful roasted Curly Maple, key of C. 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.
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
The finger hole spacing on the C tuning is may not be suitable for players with smaller hands. In which case I’d recommend the keys of D, Eflat or F.
Sound sample coming soon!
NEW! The Essential Flute, Roasted Curly Maple, Key of F
$399.00
Essential Flute in Roasted 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.
This is the smallest Essential Flute that I make so far, and it’s very finger friendly.
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.
Sound sample coming soon!