Traditional Irish Flute

[Chris Carr]

I'm interested in purchasing a traditional Irish flute to use in my Celtic band. I'm currently looking at a Casey Burns folk flute in blackwood, but I'm really out of my element here. Couple that with the fact that I live on an island in the middle of the Pacific and can't really try anything out, I want to get as much info as possible. I won't be giving up my Boehm flute anytime soon, but I do want a decent Irish flute that won't break the bank.

Thanks!

[JButky]

I'm interested in purchasing a traditional Irish flute to use in my Celtic band. I'm currently looking at a Casey Burns folk flute in blackwood, but I'm really out of my element here. Couple that with the fact that I live on an island in the middle of the Pacific and can't really try anything out, I want to get as much info as possible. I won't be giving up my Boehm flute anytime soon, but I do want a decent Irish flute that won't break the bank.

Thanks!

Casey makes great flutes. Check out Terry McGee's too..

http://www.mcgee-flutes.com/

[fluteguy18]

I second Joe's recommendations, though if I remember correctly, Terry is not accepting new orders at this point in time (backlogged). If it is in your budget I also highly recommend Windward Flutes from Nova Scotia. Like Casey and Terry's flutes, those made by Windward are second to none.

[Chris Carr]

Thanks for the info... When I initially started researching, Terry McGee was one of the first sites that came up. Then I saw that he's not taking orders.

Since I live on a tropical island, should I consider a delrin flute, or will I be good with Casey's blackwood flute?

[fluteguy18]

As long as the instrument does not come in prolonged exposure to water, or drastic changes in heat and humidity, I see no problem in getting a wood flute. Wood is a natural product that shrinks and swells with humidity. Once it acclimates to its climate, it's relatively stable. I would have no hesitations to getting either a blackwood or a mopane flute from Casey if that is the maker you want to purchase from.

[bigbandaxes]

Hammy Hamilton in Ireland. I have a flute and a pic. Love them. www.hamiltonflutes.com

[JButky]

Hammy Hamilton in Ireland. I have a flute and a pic. Love them. http://www.hamiltonflutes.com

Oh Yah! I forgot about Hammy! Good stuff