I have been kicking around selling these for awhile and as been said before I could use the money more than the extra flutes.
The Hamilton is a keyless model in D. It includes the case that his flutes come with. I bought it from the Irish Flute Store and when I got it I was told it had a repaired crack in the back of the flute that was hard to see.I am passing on that information. The repair was done by Paddy Ward. I have not found it but the whole flute seems stable. I live in Seattle which seems to have the right weather for flutes.
I am asking $649 and this includes insured shipping in the United States. I will ship elsewhere but would need some extra money for shipping.
I am also selling my Bleazey boxwood flute, also keyless in D, that includes the optional leather bound hard case. It plays well and easily but I just don’t need two boxwood flutes.
I am asking $349 and this also includes shipping.
If I am leaving anything out please let me know and will answer all question to the best of my ability.
Kurt
The hamilton has been sold.
The Bleazey is also sold.
nothing in Eb…?
kmag
post this info up on www.thesession.org. You should get a few enquiries.
Geez, those are some great prices for some great flutes. I can’t believe nobody’s bitten on the Hammy yet.
The timing is bad for me, otherwise I’d give it a go, particularly at that price - I’ve been wanting a Hammy for a while, as you well know, Chas. Some days I still think I should have gone for yours when I had the chance, but the Cocobolo would have done me in.
Just out of curiosity, has anyone ever run across a Boxwood Hammy? I don’t recall ever seeing one come up for sale here, or anywhere. Surely there are a few out there?
Loren
I can vouch for that Hammy. It’s quite a player.
Kurt’s a good egg too.
Doc
Loren,
I’m really glad that you didn’t get Charlie’s cocobolo Hammy
…and that Doc didn’t keep it
It’s a great flute.
Paul
Paul,
It’s good to know it went to someone who enjoys and appreciates it, rather than gettting shuttled from owner to owner, or just got left sitting around in a drawer, among many other flutes somewhere.
It turned out fine for me as well, since I lucked into the Olwell I now own, not long after I passed on that flute. This one causes me no adverse physical reaction, so it worked out well for all.
How about you, any troubles with the Cocobolo causing lip or chin irritation?
Loren
I’m glad my old flute has found a good home, too. Real eye candy, that flute.
Re cocobolo, I’ve started working with it. I suspect I’ll have to get a real dust extractor in the not-too-distant future, as I’m allergic to tons of stuff and I think it’s only a matter of time. I’ll be visiting my allergist soon; hopefully I’ll remember to ask her.
Hello all,
I must say that the Hamilton went quickly, as it deserved to.
I must thank Doc Jones for his comment and realize his commitment to putting a flute in everyones hands is important.
Kurt
Loren,
So far, I’ve had no reaction to the cocobolo wood. My theory is that you need talent to “react” to a flute…I’ll never have to worry.
Paul
I’ll vouch for Boxwood Bleazys… creamy flute goodness…mmmmm
Dave
Paul, I only wish the “Talent” part of that were true, sadly though, I must report that even being the talentless hack of a flute player that I am, I still have had strong reactions to Cocobolo, which is a shame, because it means I will not be making many instruments from it.
Charlie, since sensitization (through exposure) is a primary factor in causing reaction, I’d highly suggest that you not work with cocobolo, or cocus until you have proper dust extraction, and even then you should seriously consider wearing latex or nitrile gloves, and cover any exposed skin when turning and sanding the stuff. (I’m sure I don’t need to state the obvious about wearing eye/face protection and a good quality respirator, but then I just did, didn’t I?) In this way, you may be able to prolong or avoid sensitization enough that playing the finished flutes/whistles for tuning and voicing purposes will not cause a reaction.
Unfortunately, once sensitized, you’re screwed, take my word for it. Even blackwood dust causes a burning sensation and blisters on my skin now. But then, I’ve been exposed to more blackwood dust than you’re likely to make in the next 10 + years, and my former employer didn’t have ANY dust extraction equipment on many of the lathes, so you’re less at risk. Still, sensitization doesn’t take long…
Loren