FS - Rosewood Rudall ** SOLD **

Irish Flute
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Rosewood Rudall style Irish Flute made by Aquila.

A gal who went by the name of Aquila, made this flute while she was an apprentice to Casey Burns. She made this flute for Board member MkChin, some 15+ years ago. It is a Rudallesque model made of Honduran Rosewood, very nice wood with small grains and glassy finish. In reality the wood appears much darker, confirming that Rosewood is related to Blackwood. The bore is very shiny and bright. The tone-holes are laid out in Casey’s ergonomic fashion. Making finger work fast and easy on this flute. This flute has a very sweet voice and an easy 2nd octave, with very good intonation. The flute is not inherently loud, but can be pushed a bit. This is a fine noodling flute or would be an excellent flute for a beginner.

The only flaws on the flute are small dings on the top of the head and bottom of the foot (see picture below). I repaired a very small crack in the head under the ring and it is nearly invisible and stable.

Please send inquiries via PM.


Seasons Greetings!

Jordan

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Jordan, is that image flipped? It sure looks as though it’s an ergonomic hole layout – for a lefty!

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Hey Chas,

I wondered the same thing, when I got the flute from MkChin. The embouchure looks like you could play either side. I tried playin lefty and couldn’t. Thought I should note, MkChin also played right handed.

The bottom finger hole is within comfortable reach, I just angle my right arm out a bit and I’ve not had any problems. Remember I’ve got squat fingers too.

If the buyer/trader finds this a problem, I’ll gladly refund their money or return their barter (less postage of course).

This is a really sweet flute, I thought it would’ve found a new home by now!


Keep Makin Music!

Jordan

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The bottom hole is on the “wrong” side. It would be ergo if you held the flute extending out to the right, with your right hand covering BAG and left covering FED.

Interesting flute!

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I forgot to add that the Aquila flute will be sent in a like new Cavallaro case.

All the Best!

Jordan