I continually hear of the wonders of the sound of boxwood but have yet to have experienced it with my own ears. 
(That’s what a fellow gets for living in Idaho)
Everyone seems to think it’s wonderful stuff and yet I cn’t seem to find a recording artist that is playing a boxwood flute. Is there a reason for this?
Hmmm…
Anyhoo, if anyone could direct me to an MP3 of a boxwood tooter being tooted I’d be obliged. 
Thanks,
Doc
You could buy Chris Norman’s CD “The Man With The Wooden Flute”. That is probably the most famous boxwood flute in the world. 
Then you could also buy his “Caledonian Flute” CD, which was recorded (AFAIK) with a blackwood copy of that same old boxwood flute. Then decide if the blackwood sounds different from the boxwood. 
I’m a herectic here because i believe that a flute’s sound comes from how it was made, not from the material. I don’t think a boxwood flute sounds any different from the same flute made in a different wood.
But box is wonderful stuff, creamy yellow color, usually stained with acid in a striped pattern. Very light.
g
Or you could purchase Joe Burke’s ‘The Tailor’s choice’ album,where he plays his wonderfully ‘creamy’ sounding Boxwood R. & R. flute.
That probably has more to do with it than anything Glauber, that and the player that’s playing it. However, every flute maker I’ve ever spoken with says the boxwood sounds different. They would truly be comparing boxwood apples to blackwood apples so they can’t be easily discounted.
Thanks for the leads.
Doc
Where do you come up with this stuff Glauber? 
A few makers do this, but it’s not terribly common, and certainly not “usually” done.
Loren
Right on Doc - people who make these things for a living universally agree that Boxwood and blackwood instruments sound different.
Loren
Chas swears by boxwood.
I play both blackwood and Boxwood. When I’m playing the Boxwood my wife usually says, “Oh, my, that sounds so sweet, so mellow.” Now maybe when I play the Blackwood I stink or maybe, to an untrained ear, there is that difference. I notice it also.
FWIW
BillG
I have never seen the use of a streaky application of acid on boxwood to imitate the look of figured boxwood , only to darken the wood . The figure could be enhanced by an even staining ,as has often been done on violins.
You know, Loren, i was goint to argue with you and your slightly rude posts, but i found out that i don’t really care. Enough said by me on this topic. Have a nice day! 
g
well done
Ya,
the zebra stipes come from the cross grain of the wood. At least that is how my boxwood flute is. :roll:
The boxwood has a softer tone, especially with a unlined head.
Jon
Here’s what Glauber is talking about I believe (check the following link and scroll down to the second flute pictured): http://www.flutes.fsbusiness.co.uk/Instruments.html
There are a few makers who do this on some flutes (mostly Baroque), but it’s not all that common. To my knowledge, none of the top makers of “Irish” style flutes do this to their Boxwood flutes (although some will do nitric acid staining to match cocus pieces etc), and even with the top Baroque makers this is not a preferred finish as the more established makers will tend to have figured/flamed boxwood in stock, which can then be stained if desired.
Loren
I’m not trying to be rude or rag on you Glauber, however you’ve put out some innaccurate or misleading (likely not on purpose) information recently, so I’ve commented and added information.
You are right though, best not to argue on the board - perhaps next time I’ll PM you first, or simply phrase my replies differently.
Loren
Or perhaps it was the other way around: put out on purpose but not innaccurate or misleading? 
The thing is, i don’t care to win this argument. As i get older and more jaded, winning arguments becomes less and less important to me. I’m here to make and try to keep friends and help people, not to win arguments. So have this one on the house: you’re right and i’m wrong. 
Never argue with a Brazilian, in any case; it’s a waste of time.
'Nough said, again. 
It’s not about arguing, winning, or anything similar Glauber, it’s about putting out accurate information for those who are asking the questions.
Loren