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I do think far more people like to play other genres of music with their simple system flutes than the hardcore ITM crowd talks about. Probably best not to start conversations at a session that could unwittingly encourage jazz style improv outbreaks mid set, plenty of session challenges as it is. I...

What about a padded soft case like this: https://www.amazon.com/UTG-Homeland-Security-Case-Black/dp/B07S982YWR/ref=sr_1_5?crid=QPLHXM7DS3SG&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.w-dhrAIv6tYXmWkeqIAte085e0MwfClpzUDqKujLOVoxBhiWdeZt9SUrjXo7gAdRxeMaO79vXvZC9QRjB1T4khttEeEuBLvRcsLKQzRffizjMJFhF_ijqSrHKMiBNGdLwQQ6oHPluN8...

Never knew the man, but some of my favorite music has been played on instruments he made. He truly left a legacy behind. I'm sorry to hear of his passing.

Eric

Very interested in what Thompson is doing I can let you know in 9 to 15 months. I have a 6 key for sure, but possibly an 8 key (if he gets that working with his unique mounts) on the way. I had a Baubet keyless and 5 key that were on the lighter side (partially lined headjoints), but I can't recall...

OK...I feel the need to improve the knowledge base on flute weights. One new flute, one antique for comparison (plus, they're the only 2 flutes I have these days). If only I'd weighed the small* treasure trove of flutes I've owned over the years! Henry Wylde 8 key - Rudall & Rose Medium Hole Sty...

Tom gives some great advice, but I would say 4 keys gets you 95% there...there are some runs up and down where you need that second Fnat key. 6 keys is great for most music...about 99% there. You can handle anything but the low C# or low C (although D rolls are great with that C# key) and just jump ...

I don't have that problem but two possible solutions spring to mind. If you're a guy and don't have one already, maybe grow a beard for a less slippery contact point under your lip? Or at least a soul patch. :D I have a beard, not a very full one but maybe enough under my lower lip that I haven't h...

Loren...my Copley is on the heavier side because it does have a fully lined head joint/tuning slide, foot joint, and 8 keys. In retrospect, I would have asked for an unlined heajoint, which would have helped. I think my 8 key delrin Copley weighs close to 2 ounces more than my 8 key cocus Wylde. Dam...

Classy backscratcher...but backscratchers matter.

Are you sure that puppy isn't tunable? Maybe try putting the head in hot water in a mug for a bit and twisting?

Those descriptions are pretty funny. Good to know it's not running.

Eric

No experience with Carbonny's high D fife/flute, but I have a really nice Tipple High D flute/fife with Tipple-Fajardo Wedge that is cylindrical but a real nice player for folk music. Non-wooden options seem hard to find as are conical versions (but a reverse taper headjoint or wedge takes care of t...

That was me...there is something weird with the board not liking what I want to post when I tried to edit it. Tried PM'ing and that didn't work, either. Maybe you can PM me and I can PM you back?

Ha...copying to an email and cutting and pasting from the email seemed to have worked. Weird.

Eric

Woo-hoo!

Big thanks indeed...I was going into withdrawal!

It's been frustrating, hasn't it? You are not alone my friend!

Eric