Hello my name is Alvaro and I’m asking myself if you could help me about one thing:
I’m Asturian(Spain) and I want to buy a irish flute, but the problem is that the flute I want to buy is made in Scotland and buying this way without references is risky. The name of the flute constuctor who I saw is GEORGE ORMISTON, now I know other constructor called Gilles Lehard and I know he makes very good quality flutes,but I saw george ormiston flutes in Internet and I thought that his flutes could be better, so as a result. ¿ COULD YOU INFORMATION ME ABOUT GEORGE ORMISTON FLUTES( QUALITY, LOUDING…ETC) .And, in comparison with Gilles Lehart?
thanks you very mutch. I look forward to hearing from you, and sorry for me English. MY EMAIL: ELVARIOBIS@HOTMAIL.COM
I have not played a Gilles Lehart, but I do have an Ormiston flute. This is my first flute, but it has been very good. I know that there are many who do not like Ormistons because of the first makes being a bit poor in some aspects, but mine I think has to be one of the best ones. I took it with me to Ireland this summer to the Meitheal summer school and not only did many of the students like it okay, but Kevin Crawford and Niall Keegan played it as well, and had great sounds out of it. To me, a good flute is one that is fairly easy to play with good, solid tone. That’s exactly how mine plays and sounds. I would encourage you to take a chance on one. If you buy new, then that’s fine. If you get a used flute, try to buy a serial number above #400. Mine is #476. Serial numbers cant be the sole factor in determining a flute’s quality, but it gives an idea of how many the maker has under his belt. I encourage you to contact George Ormiston too, and tell him what you are looking for.
Personally, I think they are great flutes that are highly under valued.
For nearly eight years, my Ormiston has been flawless in terms of craftsmanship and reliability. And in my few e-mail dealings with George, I would say the same goes for him.