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Curly Cherry Bansuri, Key of D (tonic G)
$350.00
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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.
Ellis-Korb headjoint for silver Boehm flute, Cumberland ebonite
$1,500.00 (out of stock)
Ellis-Korb headjoint for Boehm flute, Cumberland Ebonite with threaded tenon for precision fit to your silver flute. Sterling silver bore rings, classic embouchure cut. Waterproof, beautiful and spectacularly resonant, with superior projection and articulation, specially designed to bring easier access to your third octave notes.
The Ellis-Korb headjoint, in both wood and ebonite, is thin-walled and elegant, and blends well with the natural lines of the flute. Too many of the wooden headjoints that are available tend to be very clunky (they look a bit like a log attached to the head of the flute!) but the delicate profile of the Ellis-Korb headjoint looks and feels like a natural extension of the Boehm flute.
Headjoint ships with a selection of different sized tenons, all threaded to fit the headjoint. Player selects the tenon that best fits their flute and returns the extra tenons in a pre-paid shipping container. Ensures that this headjoint will fit your flute, regardless of make and model.
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! 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
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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
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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
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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
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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! 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.
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.
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.
Black Ebonite Shakuhachi, 1.8 Key of D
$900.00 (out of stock)
Silky, shimmering black ebonite shakuahchi! This is the actual flute that Zac Zinger used in his YouTube video comparing different shakuhachi materials. See video below.
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”! The sound sample is just above the embedded video (they are sort of close together).
Cherry Shakuhachi, 1.8 Key of D
$500.00 (out of stock)
Stabilized Cherry Wood shakuhachi, 1.8, Key of D. Weight: 370 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.
Green Ebonite Shakuhachi, 1.8 Key of D
$1,100.00
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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
$500.00 (out of stock)
Maple, dyed to resemble natural bamboo. Weighs 304 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
$1,100.00
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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”!
Ultra-lightweight Paulownia wood shakuhachi, 1.8 Key of D
$575.00
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Paulownia wood is the lightest wood I’ve ever used, and is ideal for players wanting to combat hand fatigue during practice, weighing a mere 163 grams (less than 6oz.). You’ll be surprised by the projection and resonance of this remarkable wood. But it is also quite soft and will scratch and dent easily, so must be handled very consciously. This is a tricky wood to work with, and that is reflected in the additional cost.
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).
NEW! The Essential Flute (updated design), Black Ebonite tunable, Key of Eflat
$485.00
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Black Ebonite tunable Essential Flute, 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), Black Walnut, key of C
$399.00 (out of stock)
Black Walnut, 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 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 demonstrate all of the Essential Flutes.
NEW! The Essential Flute (updated design), Bocote, Key of D
$399.00 (out of stock)
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
$399.00
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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
$399.00
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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 Maple, Key of Bflat
$450.00 (out of stock)
Stunning luthier-grade Curly Maple, Key of Bflat. 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 Eflat
$399.00
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Curly Maple, 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 Maple, Key of F
$399.00
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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), Curly Roasted Maple, Key of Eflat
$425.00 (out of stock)
Curly Roasted Maple, 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), Hawthorne, Key of Eflat
$399.00
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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 D with tuning slide
$495.00 (out of stock)
Roasted Curly Maple, Key of D with ebonite foot cap and nickel silver tuning slide. 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! The Essential Flute, Green Ebonite, Key of D
$499.00 (out of stock)
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 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 (not for ebonite flutes) and instructions for maintaining the finish on your flute. *
Cherry Xiao, Open-ended mouthpiece, key of D (tonic G)
$500.00 (out of stock)
Cherry Xiao, Key of D (tonic G) with open-ended mouthpiece.
*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! Curly Maple Xiao, two-piece tunable, Key of C (tonic F)--narrow bore design.
$700.00 (out of stock)
Curly Maple Xiao, Key of C (tonic F) in the new narrower bore design described in my recent blog about the xiao. Two-piece with tuning slide. Smokey ebonite mouthpiece and foot cap.
*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! Redwood Xiao, Key of C (tonic F)--narrow bore design.
$525.00
(temporarily unavailable)
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Redwood Xiao, Key of C (tonic F) in the new narrower bore design described in my recent blog about the xiao. Black ebonite mouthpiece. Redwood is a soft but wonderfully lightweight wood.
*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 Xiao, Key of C (tonic F)--narrow bore design.
$550.00
(temporarily unavailable)
Check back in a few minutes to see if it's still in stock
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Rich, dark curly roasted maple Xiao, Key of C (tonic F) in the new narrower bore design described in my recent blog about the xiao. Black ebonite mouthpiece.
*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.
Roasted Curly Maple Xiao, Key of C (tonic F)
$550.00 (out of stock)
Delicious flaming caramel! Roasted Curly Maple Xiao, Key of C (tonic F) with black ebonite mouthpiece.
*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.