FS Wilkes 8 keyed flute

Irish Flute
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Hi,
I’m looking to sell my 8 key Wilkes, but not sure what it is worth/how much to ask..so seeing as y’all seem like a trust worthy bunch..any advice would be welcomed..

I’ve not had it that long but find I prefer my other flute..
Chris gave it an MOT/overhaul last year and said it was fine..I think it’s from the around 1995..well played in but in good overall condition. Around the embouchure sometimes seems a little dry after playing but Chiris said this was fine and just to put a cloth with almond oil on it in the embouchure when the instrument is in the box..seems fine..any thoughts on value/price before I post..

thanks
Tom

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It’s worth about 2 and 6, but I’ll take it off your hands for a fiver if you like.

:smiley:

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Alternatively, I could offer my right leg. (I need the arm to play the thing.)

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A 13 year old eight key Wilkes went for 4500 USD = 2677 sterling in September 2012
https://forums.chiffandfipple.com/t/fs-chris-wilkes-8-key-blackwood-flute-sold/83286/1

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And another went for a similar amount in the December IIRA - haven’t checked back, but I know two went by about then. Yep, U$4.5k or equivalent would seem reasonable ball-park.

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Hi Tom, Shane here from Annecy! Gosh, I’d love to have tried that. Yes, sounds like it’s easily worth well over 2000 but these guys here will know better than that. An 8 keyed Wilkes will not go unnoticed on Ebay, but you defo need good photos. The photos are very important. Are you coming over this way anytime soon?
Shane

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Hi,
Thanks for the advice re price and interest expressed in the flute. A friend here is thinking of buying and has it on trial. I’ll put up a post in a few weeks if it’s still available.

thanks again

cheers

Tom

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The header of this thread should be modified to delete the FS, since the flute is not actually for sale here at this time.