From Jim Rementer of Copeland Woodwinds
Hi Dale,
Just wanted to let you know that we have started a few dozen Blackwood, keyless flutes. Target delivery is early in the New Year. They can be ordered on the web site.
Thanks,
Jim
Who’s going to be ready around here to jump on one of these? I’m sure anyone could do worse, but I wonder if these flutes will have the air requirements Copeland flutes are known for.
Anyone know? Also website doesn’t have a price. Jim, are you out there?
G
The price is on the online order page:
http://store.copelandwoodwinds.com/index.html
$998.00
It will be interesting to see how the new Copeland flutes compare with the old ones. There are several keyed and keyless Copeland flutes here in San Diego.
Cheers,
Michael
I’ve emailed Jim asking him about the new flutes’ characteristics. I’ll let you know what he says if I get a reply.
I’m happy to try to answer any and all questions, although I may have to defer to Michael for some points.
I have e-mailed Greg and Cara with some details that they may wish to post. If not, I’ll follow-up a little later.
I’m trying to get Mike Copeland’s computer back in operation; it would be great to have him participate on this forum. I know he would enjoy.
Jim
We’d love to have him here (participating)!
Here’s the information Jim gave me on the new Copeland blackwood flutes (thanks, Jim!):
"The Copeland design is based mostly on a variation of the Prowse style. It has a slightly larger bore and embrocure. Tone holes are large rather than small. We had a visit from Laurence Nugent today and discussed this quite a bit as we repaired a key spring on his Olwell flute. As far as the Copelands I have played more recently; from prototypes in the shop and what we are using for the current batch, I believe the air requirement is not high. Certainly lower than two of the three flutes I have which vary from quite old to a newer Lambe. The Lambe has a Silver head-joint so I don’t think it’s apples to apples.
Michael tells me that he was influenced a bit more by mid-19th century English makers rather than French or German. Our move to resume flute-making is a dream come true for me as that’s mostly why I became Mike’s partner. We thought it wise to start with a few keyless before moving on to keywork and the issues of block-mount vs. pin-mount and other obvious complexities.
I hope this helps a little.
Thanks,
Jim"
[ This Message was edited by: thurlowe on 2002-10-01 08:55 ]
A Copeland keyed flute. Now that is a flute I’d love to play!
Loren, why don’t you pick one up and let us know.
I’m selling right now, not buying G., still looking for work I’m afraid.
Loren
Loren,
C’mon, move back to Philly. We could use some help!
Jim