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Hi Mark, I'm one of those sax doublers... I must admit I'd never heard of Stephenhouser saxes before and the name rang some alarm bells immediately. I gave it a Google search and this Sax Forum page popped up: http://forum.saxontheweb.net/showthread.php?2484-Stephanhouser-Saxophones As I expected it...

Thanks Flatfive, I'm really enjoying my flute foray so far. Going from wood simple system to silverplate Boehm has been easier than I thought. I started playing alto sax almost 5 years ago which helps, I guess (the clarinet side-step didn't help much). I'm amazed at the strength of tone I get from t...

Not at all fussed about it really.

I was just curious about the model distinction and whether or not I understood the inline/offset g.

Hi, The flute bug has bitten (I started just 2 months ago on an 8-key simple system, then quickly bought a keyless "Irish" flute too). Today I picked up a dirt cheap ($50aud) Buffet-Crampon 'Cooper Scale' 225. Plays from low C to 3rd octave D (I fade off from there) so I'm very happy. Cosmetically i...

Today I finally finished oiling, polishing, padding and corking! :D http://users.tpg.com.au/nefesh/misc/Flute/Thibouville-Buffet%20Profile.jpg Getting on with playing. I spoke too soon! Low D and below is the biggest struggle, I'm assuming that's normal? I know that on tenor saxophone Low D and belo...

have made an identification breakthrough! :D Thibouville-Buffet A. Paris I found the same flute in an old for sale listing with 3 photos that show the very flute as mine (the key orientation on the C-foot being the most recognisable and unique feature). The first image is the flute that was sold by ...

I've also proven it to be A440Hz which is fantastic (not that I plan to be playing with anyone for quite awhile!)

After much anxious waiting the flute arrived from Adelaide yesterday afternoon. :party: http://users.tpg.com.au/nefesh/misc/Flute/Flute02.jpg A cursory hands-on inspection found the following: - No seized barrels/slides or tenons. - No missing or damaged keys. - All pads are present but mushy yuck. ...

Some folks on the Chiff & Fipple forum think it's a French simple system flute with a possible silver or nickle sleeve repair on the barrel. I'm really hoping that there's no cracks and that any repairs are kept to a reasonable amount but we'll see when it arrives. http://forums.chiffandfipple.com/v...

Hi, I play sax and clarinet (my apologies! :wink: ) and have taken the plunge and purchased an old wooden flute. I'll receive the flute in few days from the auction house but I was hoping someone could I identify the kind of flute I've actually bought? I'm thinking an English 8-key? Forgive my ignor...