OK…I feel the need to improve the knowledge base on flute weights. One new flute, one antique for comparison (plus, they’re the only 2 flutes I have these days). If only I’d weighed the small* treasure trove of flutes I’ve owned over the years!
Henry Wylde 8 key - Rudall & Rose Medium Hole Style, cocus, fully lined headjoint, sterling silver keys & rings (wide at top/bottom), block mounts: 444 grams
Maker Name: Casey Burns
Maker’s model type designation: Folk Flute
Material type: African Blackwood
Headjoint: Unlined, tunable with long tenon
Rings: N/A
Number of keys: 0
Weight: 329g
Balance point: -32.5
Foot: Short
I’ve been learning on this flute for a year and a half now. My technique target(McGee’s article and the Grey Larsen tutor are frequently revisited) has been rockstro hold, but am finding that with the balance point so far left, the pinky doesn’t have much choice in getting involved. The leverage(farther down the flute and better angled for preventing rotation) makes a big difference in stability. When using only RH thumb, the flute tends to roll inward, and my left hand rolls upward and can’t get the flute to perch just right.
Maker Name: Rob Forbes
Maker’s model type designation: Delrin keyless Pratten-model in D; one-piece cork
Material type: Delrin
Headjoint: Unlined, tunable with long tenon
Rings: silver
Number of keys: 0
Weight: 259g
Balance point: -34mm
Foot: Short
Maker Name: Copley & Boegli
Maker’s model type designation: 3-piece keyless with rings in D
Material type: Delrin
Headjoint: Unlined, tunable with long tenon
Rings: silver
Number of keys: 0
Weight: 292g
Balance point: -16mm when tuned to a=440; -13mm pushed in
Foot: Short