The subject line pretty well sums it up. These two flutes cost the same ($375), are similarly constructed and appear to aim at the same market. Any opinions out there on how they compare? Thanks in advance.
I’ve played both, and both are good beginner/intermediate flutes. I found the Burns to have a stronger low end, and preferred it at that point in my learning curve. I might feel just the opposite now. You’ll do fine either way. Good luck!
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I’d go with the Folk Flute. You might think about Copley’s delrin no frills flute for about the same, or Forbes delrin for a little more. Both are a bit better flutes, IMO.
The Casy Burns Folk Flute is the real deal. If you’re a new player, it is well worth the investment because you may just keep using this flute for years to come. If money is very tight, look at his website and contact him about the availablity of one of his “factory seconds”. They are pretty much the same item with some mis-matched woods or what have you. I have one and am very happy with it!
My understanding is that Walt Sweet is working on a new model, called the “Ceili” I believe, that may be out this summer. I’ve briefly played a prototype and liked it. (Didn’t have a chance to compare it with either the Resonance or the Folk Flute.) Have no idea what the price range will be. Might also be worth checking out.
Best wishes.
Steve
I have a FF made by Casey, and as has been suggested, “it’s the real deal.” Can’t comment on the Sweetheart Resonance Flute as I’ve never played one. I’ve never regretted having purchased the FF and I might add that the C# isn’t flat and the C natural isn’t sharp. The flute is right on pitch according to my tuner(s). BTW, Casey is a good man to do business with, he is direct and to the point and stands behind his product. Now, I’m not suggesting for a minute that the other makers that have been mentioned are not responsible, because I’m certain that they are, but I have had personal experience with Casey Burns and can attest to the fact that he makes a great product and gives good service. I might mention that Casey does not make Delrin flutes, he makes only wood flutes. Bottom line, in my opinion, you won’t be disappointed and will not have ‘buyers remorse’ with a Burns flute. Good luck, Don.
Just to correct some information stated above and elsewhere, I am no longer offering factory second Folk Flutes. I’m saving these up for firewood instead.
Actually these get given away to charities, or are used for experiments. When I have them, which is rare these days.
I ran into a problem with people expecting my usual customizations with factory seconds. I am happy to do this on flutes that I get paid full value for - but not willing on these. Thus I am solving this problem by simply not making them available.
My retail Folk Flutes at the full retail price are not that expensive, and several used ones come up for sale here, usually less than my retail price.
Casey