FS: Good Home Wanted for Seery Delrin Flute - sold:)

vanessa · Post by **vanessa** » Sat Sep 30, 2006 7:28 pm

Hi All

With a heavy heart I've made the decision to give up my Seery Delrin flute for adoption

in order to raise funds to purchase one of Jon C's Blackwood Rudalls (see my post in thread on 'touring flute' http://chiffboard.mati.ca/viewtopic.php ... 46c4aa66b9).

My husband bought this flute for me as a very special gift about six months ago and ever since I've used it to take it to the woods and to the sea - it has seen many beautiful sunrises and many moonlit nights and hence is the bearer of many happy memories

.

This is the reason why I would like to find a really good home for it - someone who will take good care of it and play it - someone who'll really appreciate it for the great flute it is

.

What can I say - the flute is in perfect condition - no scratches, no marks - the only thing that happened after about three months is that the thread-bound joint that slots into the head piece is a tiny little bit on the loose side as the thread has compressed (I usually left it assembled at all times so I could snatch a tune here and there during the day) but it's not loose enough for me to use teflon tape - still I thought I'd mention it.

Adoption fees: I was hoping for 350 Euros and I'll cover shipping. (as you know they are selling new between 420 - 450 Euros)

Anyone interested in giving my flutie friend a good home, please pm me.

Thanks

,

Vanessa

PS The flutie friend comes with the original black padded Seery pouch - it has three compartments to fit all the pieces and the zipped pouch has a very handy shoulder strap.

PPS Edit to include link to discussion to make it easier so people get an idea why I'm parting with this lovely flute in an attempt to raise money for a flute from Jon C.

vanessa · Post by **vanessa** » Sun Oct 01, 2006 5:03 am

Sorry, I forgot to add that although I have mentioned a guide price that I'm not inflexible and open to reasonable offers.

greenspiderweb · Post by **greenspiderweb** » Mon Oct 02, 2006 10:08 pm

Hi Vanessa,

Well, Jon's flute seems to have made quite an impression on you! I know how that is!

I do understand how hard it is to let go of your Seery, too-I didn't want to do it either, and I didn't have a sentimental attachment to it, it was just a really nice flute.

When I become Mr Moneybags, I'll have to get another, just to have for the convenience (and the Seery tone!) of having a Delrin flute around, that sounds that good. They are definitely worth the money, in my opinion.

vanessa · Post by **vanessa** » Tue Oct 03, 2006 4:54 am

Yep, greenspiderweb... Jon C's flute... the story of Jon's flute... I wouldn't have believed it if you told me that I would find myself in this situation... so, boy, am I glad I put my name down for his touring flute

- what a jewel it is amongst flutes, and I consider myself lucky that it is still so reasonably priced so even someone like me whose of little means can have access to such an incredible instrument...

... and re my Seery... yep, I find it tough to let it go

... really, really tough

especially since this flute has helped me so much in building my embouchure... when I got the Seery my playing improved re my Hammy... and nothing beats a good delrin... also it's perfect for leaving assembled so one can snatch tunes throughout the day.... so my Seery was a real luxury

... and also since I'm someone who enjoys playing outdoors, this flute gave me a lot of freedom because I didn't have to worry about fluctuating temperatures and humidity:)... so I know being without my Seery will strip me of many of those priviledges but my reasoning was that since winter is approaching, I would probably play it less outside at the moment, and I'm hoping that next year, come spring/summer, I might have saved up enough money to buy another delrin - I really would like one of Jon C's Delrin Rudalls to match the blackwood one I'm purchasing from him so I can keep my embouchure consistent... anyhow I have no doubt his delrins are as good as his wooden flutes so it would be a real treat

doogieman · Post by **doogieman** » Tue Oct 03, 2006 10:38 am

I too moved from a Seery Delrin to a Cochran Flute. This should be a smooth move, an easy transition and a nice step up. John's flute has been really nice to play
I was able to keep my Seery as my spare and "play on the beach or in the woods" flute.

flutefry · Post by **flutefry** » Tue Oct 03, 2006 1:21 pm

Just like to add a plug for a Jon C delrin flute. I have a large-holed Rudall copy that plays very well. It's nice to have a good quality practise flute. I am going this weekend to the desert, and don't want to take my Aebi, but it's nice to know I can usefully practice on my John C.

Hugh

vanessa · Post by **vanessa** » Tue Oct 03, 2006 1:44 pm

Would I be overdoing a bit if I follow doggieman and flutefry and add yet another plug for Jon C's flutes delrin and otherwise in my own thread where I'm trying to sell my Seery

.... hahaha... or is it called shooting myself in my own leg...

vanessa · Post by **vanessa** » Wed Oct 04, 2006 9:25 am

Hi All

Just wanted to let everyone know that my Seery has found a really good home - it's going to France and will be living on a boat

so it won't have to miss out on the outdoors

I'm very happy I have found the right person

Also, may I express my thanks to all those who pm-ed me and shown an interest in my flute - I must say there are some really nice people out there, and also I would like to thank greenspiderweb for resurrecting this thread when it was moving further down and down on the board

Warm regards

,

Vanessa

greenspiderweb · Post by **greenspiderweb** » Thu Oct 05, 2006 5:00 am

Glad you found it a good home, and you are that much closer to your true love!

vanessa · Post by **vanessa** » Thu Oct 05, 2006 8:37 am

Thanks, Barry, and I'm very happy to make it official - I have placed my order with Jon C

Doc Jones · Post by **Doc Jones** » Sat Oct 07, 2006 11:08 am

You won't be sorry Vanessa. Jon's a peach.

If he were twins he coud be a pear.

Doc

DCrom · Post by **DCrom** » Sat Oct 07, 2006 11:14 am

Doc Jones wrote:You won't be sorry Vanessa. Jon's a peach.

If he were twins he coud be a pear.

Doc

And a big raspberry to you, Doc

vanessa · Post by **vanessa** » Sat Oct 07, 2006 10:26 pm

DCrom wrote:
Doc Jones wrote:You won't be sorry Vanessa. Jon's a peach.

If he were twins he coud be a pear.

Doc
And a big raspberry to you, Doc

BrianR · Post by **BrianR** » Sun Oct 08, 2006 5:57 am

Seems like a good moment for a newbie to this forum to say hi! - I'm the new guardian of Vanessa's Seery and a convert from a silver flute...

Given the level of humour, I think I could feel quite at home here...

Brian.

crookedtune · Post by **crookedtune** » Sun Oct 08, 2006 7:06 am

Welcome, Brian, and thank you for helping me keep my finances intact.