WTB: Bb Flute (Low and keyless)

[Loren]

Been awhile since I asked around so.....

Looking for a Keyless Bb made from something relatively hypo-allergenic: Boxwood, Mopane, Red Lancewood, Dogwood, Delrin, etc.

Prefer Olwell, Grinter or Gallagher.

Cash, or if that doesn't do it for you, I may have something interesting in a D flute to trade.

PM or email, thanks.

Loren

[gariwerd]

Hi Loren
I was looking for a B flute not so long ago. I thought perhaps before I spent big money I would try a Doug Tipple flute to see how I would manage the larger size. I've had it a few months and I'm really wondering if I need to spend the big money now. It sounds fantastic and looks very good too. Lovely deep georgeous sound. The black plastic looks just like blackwood from any further than 2 feet. I got mine with offset 3rd and 6th holes and I took the longer 6th hole option to get a better 5th note. For $125 its amazing. John

[Loren]

Thanks John, I appreciate the suggestion, however This won't be the first Bb flute I've owned, and I'm looking for something more traditional.

Still looking folks. I know someone out there has a nice Bb that isn't getting enough love.....

[Rob Sharer]

Loren, as I am looking for something similar in blackwood, perhaps we should join forces, to wit:

If I find anything hypo-allergenic in Bb, I will alert you post-haste. If you find an "allergenic" Bb, give me a shout.

Deal?

Rob

[Loren]

Will do Rob.

[Loren]

Still looking, ever hopeful.......

And Happy Thanksgiving!

[psychodonald]

Loren/ Rob: I know that both of you are aware that Casey Burns and Gilles Lehart make Bb flutes (keyed and keyless); but may be worth repeating. Very recently, my flute tutor ordered a Bb keyless from LeHart and we anticipate it will, most likely, be delivered this week. Pretty decent price and the wait time was very short. My tutor owens a couple of LeHart flutes, one in D and the other in C (both keyed) and I've been quiet impressed with his flutes. I know that LeHart makes his Bb flutes in Blackwood; however, he will make one out of Boxwood but the price is 50% higher, plus the wait time is increased (four to five months as I recall). I'm quite partial to the Burns Flutes, but my experience is limited to the D flutes only; however, I feel certain that he would produce an excellent Bb flute. As he uses silver, his prices are higher, as you know--don't have any idea about his waiting list.

[steve98070]

Casey Burns does a nice boxwood Bflat. I don't play mine much, but it is remarkably easy to play

[Loren]

Loren/ Rob: I know that both of you are aware that Casey Burns and Gilles Lehart make Bb flutes (keyed and keyless); but may be worth repeating. Very recently, my flute tutor ordered a Bb keyless from LeHart and we anticipate it will, most likely, be delivered this week. Pretty decent price and the wait time was very short. My tutor owens a couple of LeHart flutes, one in D and the other in C (both keyed) and I've been quiet impressed with his flutes. I know that LeHart makes his Bb flutes in Blackwood; however, he will make one out of Boxwood but the price is 50% higher, plus the wait time is increased (four to five months as I recall). I'm quite partial to the Burns Flutes, but my experience is limited to the D flutes only; however, I feel certain that he would produce an excellent Bb flute. As he uses silver, his prices are higher, as you know--don't have any idea about his waiting list.

I appreciate the input, but checking Lehart's pricing I saw that it would cost me as much or more than ordering a Bb from John Gallagher, in which case it doesn't make sense to order a flute from overseas.

[Loren]

Casey Burns does a nice boxwood Bflat. I don't play mine much, but it is remarkably easy to play

Steve, I'm familiar with Casey's Bb's, however at this time I'm not really interested in going the route of buying a new Burns Bb. Used, perhaps if the wood and price were right, however if I'm going to pop for a brand new Bb, then I'd just go ahead and order my ideal Bb and settle in for the long wait.

So for now, I guess I just keep my eyes and ears open and hope the right used Bb comes onto the market, although I realize it's a long shot.

[Loren]

Still looking for the right Bb also.

[clark]

I have a Grinter Bb I'm willing to sell; but alas, it has 8 keys.
Clark

[Loren]

I am fond of Grinter flutes Clark, and really I wouldn't rule out keyed flutes, particularly a Grinter that wasn't Blackwood, except that I am physically limited to playing with the piper style grip on my left hand and I seriously doubt I could manage a keyed Bb that way. I don't know for certain though because I haven't run into a Keyed Bb flute since I was forced to switch grips a few years back, but Bb flutes are tough enough for those like me with smaller hands.

[Loren]

Is it made from Red Lancewood Clark? I'm not allergic to that, so I suppose I could just cut off all the key blocks and plug the key note holes......

[clark]

Most of it is Lancewood but the head is Blackwood. This is the same type used by Kevin Crawford.
Clark