Hi all,
I have for sale what is technically a nach Mayer flute, but not an average one!
Nach Mayers were unbranded flutes whose style of construction was inspired by Mayer, an important German brand in the 1800s. They were made in large quantities in the end of 19th / early 20th century and often with not very high quality standards, even though there are several good exceptions (I’ve sold a few of these nice ones in the past).
Here are few things that make this flute differ from a usual nach Mayer:
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Sterling silver keys and rings, instead of nickel
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Separated footjoint, so that you can rotate it in a comfortable position for your little finger. This makes low C actually playable for me (I usually can’t manage with Mayer’s system)
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Good quality blackwood instead of lower quality rosewood or ebony
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The tone holes are smooth, which tells us that it has been played for some time in the past, which is usually a good sign (nobody plays for a long time a flute that doesn’t work well)
My works on it include: fixed crack on barrel and hairline crack on footjoint, fixed chipped embouchure hole, new cork, cleaning, oiling etc. The original pads are still good and close well after some treating and repositioning so I decided to keep them, the only one I couldn’t save and has been replaced.
It has 10 keys, which are the 8 standard ones plus a left-hand touch for Bb and the E trill (I think). It has a very nice tone, thick and compact with a solid low D. Plays in modern pitch.
It comes with a nice case, which unfortunately doesn’t close shut.
I’m asking 600 euros for it, which includes tracked standard international shipping. I offer insurance on my restorations for the first few months, minus shipping costs.
Contact me for any question 
Here is a video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UXytkJf2qJU
And few pictures:
