Hello folks!
Can anyone provide me with some info/reviews of Cotter flutes please? Pictures would be fantastic as well.
Does he base his flute on R&R style or pratten?
I cant find any website or contact details for him, can anyone help?
Chris! 
Hi Chris, I can help a little as I own one and have had it since late 2004.
To the best of my knowledge, he only makes one piece mid sections; what you would probably call Pratten style. He will make keyless or keyed, and I think he makes up to 6 keyed but he won’t do keyed feetjoints.
He’s a very nice guy and won’t make you wait forever and a day to get a flute. I waited 10 months for a 4 keyed one.
His flutes are quite narrow, slim affairs, not big huge Grinter or De Keyser things. I’ve played 3 of Eamonn’s, one of which was not to my liking but that was probably due to embouchure malady on my part.
I don’t have photos but if you p.m. me I think there are mp3s of my flute online somewhere.
I’d say they are a good choice if you want a nice flute without paying big bucks.
m.d.
Here’s a thread devoted to Cotter prattens, including pictures:
https://forums.chiffandfipple.com/t/review-eamonn-cotter-6-key/53410/1
Here’s an interview with Eamonn Cotter; he talks a bit about his design.
http://www.firescribble.net/flute/cotter.html
I’ve had a few come through the store over the years. I always quite like them and regret selling them when it’s over and done.
I had a 6-key here for a while, Jim caught me in a weak moment and I sold it to him. The keywork was nicely done.
They seem more “Pratten-y” than “Rudall-y” to me…maybe sort of “Prowse-y”…naw, probably more “Pratten-y” than “Prowse-y” but certainly not especially “Rudall-y”…though they are sweeter in the second octave than some Prattens. I don’t have any pictures, but the ones I’ve seen are black and have holes in them. If I can be of any more help just let me know. 
Best,
Doc
I got a chance to examine one of his flutes at a session here, all in all a good flute, however the long c was actually quite short. Other than that a nice flute.
Methinks I’ve spotted the ubiquitous jim stone. Am I right?
Hi Chris. I forgot to say that I have Eamonn’s contact details pinned above my computer. p.m. me if you would like his number.
m.d.
yar!
been busy, he has!
Sinead Egan at Bradford CCE has a four-piece keyless. She asked him to make one with the extra section break and he obliged. I’ve a three-piece keyless, which is a joy to play. As mentioned earlier, very light, sleek construction. I do sometimes feel it’s hard to keep it up to pitch, even when warm, but I think that’s just my lack of technique!