I have an Olwell bamboo D flute that is going unused. The flute was purchased new from Patrick in 2001, and has not seen much use at all, and is in as-new condition. It has been kept in a capped pvc tube lined with soft foam (which I will ship it in).
$375 takes it, shipping included. PM or e-mail me.
The flute has been sold. Thanks to all who inquired. I wish I had more of them to sell.
I have an old Tipple D flute that I well sell dirt cheap compared to that old Olwell bamboo one.
According to eBay, “vintage” is better for marketing than “old”… 
Best wishes.
Steve
They do say the polymer molecules align exquisitely over the centuries, yielding a responsive and powerful instrument. It was only the scarcity of materials that drove the early makers to natural woods and grasses.
Well said, Doug!
If you really do have an inexpensive Tipple D, I’m interested in a three piece one (for easy packing when travelling). It surely it can’t sound better than the Tipple I have, but send me the details anyway …
K.
Actually, Keith, I was merely joking. I would like to have a bucket of those low D Olwell bamboo flutes myself. Let’s see: 20 flutes X $375. Well, that’s almost enough to pay off my wife’s credit card bill.
and think of all the new stuff you’ll be trippin’ over when she runs it back up!
Doug:
Dang it, I KNEW your must be joking!
So OK, while we’re on the subject, have you any inexpensive Olwell Pratten flutes lying around unused and unwanted?
K.