FS: Marcus Hernon keyless blackwood flute

Irish Flute
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Hey folks
Well I feel kind of stupid selling this as I’ve only owned it for a few months, and it’s such a great player. I’ve done a bit of experimenting over the last year, having bought and sold a couple of flutes. I bought a Hamilton flute just recently, and I’m addicted. It’s perfect for me. This Hernon flute is obviously very different, being modelled after a Rudall flute. I believe that, at least for me, it’s counterintuitive to go back and forth between such different flutes. So I’m selling it because a. I hate for it to just sit in its case, and b. I need to because I’ve got a few bills to pay :swear:

The specifics: This flute was completed in late November (2005). It’s keyless, but post mounted keys can be added by Marcus in the future. The head joint is fully lined. The flute is modelled after a Rudall & Carte (I believe). No cracks or other problems. I’ve kept the flute humidified and oiled, and it is like new. It comes with a cherry case. I bought it for around $760 US w/ a six-month wait; I’ll sell it for $600 US. That’s all I can think of right now. Let me know if you have questions or would like more pictures.




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sold

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I realize this flute has sold, but do you mind if I ask a newbie question?

What specifically did you find so different between the Hamilton and the Hernon?

You mentioned Rudall in your FS post. Does this indicate that you find the Hernon has less volume and a sweeter tone, or something like that?

Thanks.

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Hamilton’s flutes have a large bore and large tone holes. The Hernon has a smallish bore and smallish tone holes. They feel completely different in the hands when playing, and they require very different styles of blowing. The intonation of certain notes is different. Yes, I would say that the Hernon has a sweeter tone and slightly less volume, but it can hold its own. The Hammy is “louder” than any flute I’ve played I suppose, but that’s not necessarily why I like it. It has an authoritative sound, and there’s certain character to it’s tone that just makes me want to keep playing it for hours on end. The second octave is surprisingly sweet as well. I loved the tones that could be gotten out of the Hernon, it’s impressive bottom end, and it’s sweet second octave. But I guess the point is that the Hammy fits me better.