Steffen Gabriel - wooden flute maker
I am now taking orders for wooden flutes. At the moment I offer a flute in D. A low Bb flute, D flute with small holes and flutes with keys are under development and I hope to be able to offer them within this year.
My D flute is a design derived from an original made by Rudall & Rose. The bore is almost identical but I changed hole positions a bit for tuning. The embouchure hole is large and oval, offering a big and reedy tone.
Each flute comes with a tuning slide with either fully-lined or partially lined ("french style") headjoint. The headjoint also features a sturdy screw cork mechanism with an indicator pin. The flutes are delivered with a handmade padded soft case. Hand-stitched leather cases more sturdy are also available by special order.
At the moment, delivery time depends on wood choice: mopane and kingwood flutes are available within a few weeks, blackwood flutes take more time as I need to get appropiate supplies first, which is a bit difficult in europe at the moment (if you don't want to pay 100€ per billet).
I offer a "satisfaction guarantee". This means that if you don't like your flute, send it back within 30 days after receipt and receive your money back (minus shipping cost).
Please check my website for all about my flutes, including prices and how to order: www.gabrielflutes.com
Flutes available now
I currently have two mopane flutes in D available for immediate shipping. As they're kind-of prototypes to check if my design works (it does!), I am offering them for discounted prices:
#4, fully lined - 650€
#5, fully lined - 550€ (minor cosmetic issues, please send email for details and photos)
Both flutes play very nicely and I would not hesitate to play them on stage or in studio.
If you need more information, just drop me a line via my website (no PMs please, as it is against the commercial post guidelines)!
Thanks for reading, and best wishes,
Steffen Gabriel
http://www.gabrielflutes.com
