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Curly Cherry Bansuri, Key of D (tonic G)

$349.00 (out of stock)

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)

$349.00 (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)

$399.00 (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.

Curly Maple, Mystic Blue Quena, Key of G

$269.00 (out of stock)

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).

Black Walnut End Blown Flute, Key of A (right-handed)

$279.00 (out of stock)

End blown flute with pentatonic major scale, Key of A.

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).

Curly Douglas Fir End Blown Flute, Key of F# (right-handed)

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For right-handed player. This is the flute that Scott August plays in his amazing piece “Quiet Journey” which you can see below.

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).

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.

Curly Maple (Mystic Blue) Mojave 5 Key of G (right-handed)

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The Mojave series of flutes are minor-tuned end blown flutes, coming in 4-hole, 5-hole and 6-hole versions. Due to the scale intervals, the placement of the finger holes on the lower tuned versions means that they cannot be played using conventional fingering (six holes on top of the flute). The only key that comes in the 6-hole option is the key of B. Lower tunings come in a 5-hole version and the lowest tuning (low F#) comes in a 4-hole version. The five hole version is played covering two holes with each hand on the top of the flute, and using a thumb hole. This means that with the exception of the key of B, the Mojave only plays part of the minor scale, though it does play it across two plus octaves including some harmonic overtones.

The reach on this 5-hole version might be problematic for some players because the holes are quite far from the mouthpiece, so players with shorter arms or smaller hands might not be comfortable. I suggest contacting me for details on this matter before purchasing.

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 sound sample here is NOT for the key of G. The only sample I currently have is for the 6-hole version in B, but I post it so that you can get the “flavor” of the minor scale.

Curly Maple End Blown Flute, Key of A (right-handed)

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End blown flute with pentatonic major scale, Key of A.

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).

East Meets West Series, Curly Maple Baroque-style Shakuhachi, 1.8 Key of D

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Curly Maple (stained), 1.8 Key of D. Part of the new East Meets West Series of Baroque-style Asian flutes! Inspired by the gorgeous decorative style of Baroque flutes and recorders, this is the same great wine in a new bottle (it is the same shakuhachi design with a different appearance).

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).

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

New! Simple Zen Shakuhachi, 1.6 Key of E

$279.00 (out of stock)

Crafted from hard maple and dyed to resemble bamboo, the Simple Zen shakuhachi is a fully realized shakuhachi that can be used for anything from meditation to serious Honkyoku. An affordable way to enter the world of the shakuhachi. To learn more about this flute, click HERE.

Note: there is minor variation in appearance and color from flute to flute, so your flute may not be an exact match with the pictured flutes, but it will be pretty close.

With all of my wooden flutes I recommend on of my Flute Care Kits for an additional $10, available at checkout.

New! Simple Zen Shakuhachi, 1.8 Key of D

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Crafted from hard maple and dyed to resemble bamboo, the Simple Zen shakuhachi is a fully realized shakuhachi that can be used for anything from meditation to serious Honkyoku. An affordable way to enter the world of the shakuhachi. To learn more about this flute, click HERE.

Note: there is minor variation in appearance and color from flute to flute, so your flute may not be an exact match with the pictured flutes, but it will be pretty close.

With all of my wooden flutes I recommend on of my Flute Care Kits for an additional $10, available at checkout.

Steven Casano demonstrates Simple Zen Shakuhachi below.

New! Simple Zen Shakuhachi, 2.0 Key of C

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Crafted from hard maple and dyed to resemble bamboo, the Simple Zen shakuhachi is a fully realized shakuhachi that can be used for anything from meditation to serious Honkyoku. An affordable way to enter the world of the shakuhachi. To learn more about this flute, click HERE.

Note: there is minor variation in appearance and color from flute to flute, so your flute may not be an exact match with the pictured flutes, but it will be pretty close.

With all of my wooden flutes I recommend on of my Flute Care Kits for an additional $10, available at checkout.

New! Simple Zen Shakuhachi, 2.4 Key of A

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Crafted from hard maple and dyed to resemble bamboo, the Simple Zen shakuhachi is a fully realized shakuhachi that can be used for anything from meditation to serious Honkyoku. An affordable way to enter the world of the shakuhachi. To learn more about this flute, click HERE. The 2.4 has offset finger holes for better ergonomics (as do most large shakuhachi). The offset is for a right-handed player (using right hand on lower holes)

CAUTION: THE 2.4 TUNING IS A VERY LARGE FLUTE WITH A SUBSTANTIAL REACH AND LARGER THAN AVERAGE FINGER HOLES. NOT RECOMMENDED FOR BEGINNERS. IF YOU HAVE NEVER PLAYED A SHAKUHACHI OF THIS SIZE AND ARE UNSURE ABOUT YOUR ABILITY TO REACH THIS FLUTE, CONTACT ME FOR MORE DETAILS.

Note: there is minor variation in appearance and color from flute to flute, so your flute may not be an exact match with the pictured flutes, but it will be pretty close.

With all of my wooden flutes I recommend on of my Flute Care Kits for an additional $10, available at checkout.

Steven Casano demonstrates Simple Zen Shakuhachi below.

Black Walnut Essential Flute, Key of D

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The Essential Flute plays the diatonic major scale (do, re, mi) and has a 2.5 octave range with excellent intonation. Suitable for all types of music, including Irish Traditional. Ergonomically set up for a right-handed player (holding the foot of the flute toward your right). A highly versatile instrument.

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).

Black Walnut Essential Flute, Key of Eflat

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The Essential Flute plays the diatonic major scale (do, re, mi) and has a 2.5 octave range with excellent intonation. Suitable for all types of music, including Irish Traditional. Ergonomically set up for a right-handed player (holding the foot of the flute toward your right). A highly versatile instrument.

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).

Cherry Essential Flute, Key of Bflat

$399.00 (out of stock)

The Essential Flute plays the diatonic major scale (do, re, mi) and has a 2.5 octave range with excellent intonation. Suitable for all types of music, including Irish Traditional. Ergonomically set up for a right-handed player (holding the foot of the flute toward your right). A highly versatile instrument.

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).

Cherry Essential Flute, Key of D

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The Essential Flute plays the diatonic major scale (do, re, mi) and has a 2.5 octave range with excellent intonation. Suitable for all types of music, including Irish Traditional. Ergonomically set up for a right-handed player (holding the foot of the flute toward your right). A highly versatile instrument.

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).

Cherry Essential Flute, Key of Eflat

$349.00 (out of stock)

The Essential Flute plays the diatonic major scale (do, re, mi) and has a 2.5 octave range with excellent intonation. Suitable for all types of music, including Irish Traditional. Ergonomically set up for a right-handed player (holding the foot of the flute toward your right). A highly versatile instrument.

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).

Cherry Essential Flute, Key of F

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The Essential Flute plays the diatonic major scale (do, re, mi) and has a 2.5 octave range with excellent intonation. Suitable for all types of music, including Irish Traditional. Ergonomically set up for a right-handed player (holding the foot of the flute toward your right). A highly versatile instrument.

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).

Padauk Essential Flute, Key of D

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The Essential Flute plays the diatonic major scale (do, re, mi) and has a 2.5 octave range with excellent intonation. Suitable for all types of music, including Irish Traditional. Ergonomically set up for a right-handed player (holding the foot of the flute toward your right). A highly versatile instrument.

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).

Sapele Essential Flute, Key of Bflat

$399.00 (out of stock)

The Essential Flute plays the diatonic major scale (do, re, mi) and has a 2.5 octave range with excellent intonation. Suitable for all types of music, including Irish Traditional. Ergonomically set up for a right-handed player (holding the foot of the flute toward your right). A highly versatile instrument.

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).

Sapele Essential Flute, Key of D

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The Essential Flute plays the diatonic major scale (do, re, mi) and has a 2.5 octave range with excellent intonation. Suitable for all types of music, including Irish Traditional. Ergonomically set up for a right-handed player (holding the foot of the flute toward your right). A highly versatile instrument.

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).

Sapele Essential Flute, Key of Eflat

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The Essential Flute plays the diatonic major scale (do, re, mi) and has a 2.5 octave range with excellent intonation. Suitable for all types of music, including Irish Traditional. Ergonomically set up for a right-handed player (holding the foot of the flute toward your right). A highly versatile instrument.

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).

Black Ebonite Tang Xiao, 3-piece, Key of C/F

$999.00 (out of stock)

3-piece black ebonite, Key of C/F, featuring corked joints. The Tang xiao is a variation on my existing xiao design (the bei xiao). The Tang version plays the same scale and has the same range, but it uses a different mouthpiece design. This design gives a broader tonal range and ability to bend notes. To learn more about this xiao and how it varies from my classic xiao design, you can read more on the xiao page HERE. You can also watch the video below hear it played and to see a comparison between the Tang and bei xiao designs.

To learn more about ebonite, check out my blog on the subect: https://www.ellisflutes.com/blog/what-is-ebonite

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!

Curly Douglas Fir Xiao, Key of D/G

$650.00 (out of stock)

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 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).