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How much longer before you get that Noy. I was in Dusty strings today trying out some of the flutes (Burns, Sweethart mainly) and dang I’m glad I got that Copley!
Anyway I was talking with Damien (the flute guy) and he was saying that Hanz Araki now plays a Noy. I guess he sold his Olwell (after waiting for it 3 years) a couple months after he got it, to someone in Japan I heard he played Damien’s boxwood Noy with the amber edged embouchure and fell in love.
Hey Craig!
Funny, you should ask that. I jusr emialed Peter about that today. I’ll let you know what I hear.
I didn’t know that Damian now had a boxwood Noy–I’ll tell you, if that’s the keyless one that I played before Peter took it to Boxwood Gathering…that is one freaking awesome flute in every way! One of the best flutes I’ve played. Better than the black wood example with the ivory blowedge.
Talk to you soon!
I don’t know if it’s the same one because I havn’t seen it. But it’s the one that has a big chunk of Amber on the cap.
I saw Hanz Araki playing his new Noy last weekend. It was beautifull. It had a nice stone set in the back and what looked to be an onyx lip plate. Incredible instrument for an incredible player.
I here thet Noy’s waiting list is up to around 6 years!?
-Aaron
Hey CraigMc:
It’s funny how Noy is mostly known by us Northwesterners (I’m an expat Kirklandian). He has to be flutedom’s best kept secret. And I think he is better known for the baroque flutes he’s made for 20-odd years. With people like Araki playing his flute, the word will get around sooner rather than later.
His original design flute…The chunk of Amber in the end cap is a funky touch, and the overall modern look of that flute might turn off pure drop traditionalists, but it really is a wonderful flute in all respects. Damian might just have the flute I played of Noy’s. Nice!
Blayloch, Noy’s waiting list is only 6 months, not years. He doesn’t really market hisself as actively as some others.
Mine should be coming very soon, but I can wait as I am still breaking in my new Olwell low Bb (another awesome flute).
I played that boxwood Noy with the amber inset, too. It was beautiful. I just ordered an 8-key boxwood flute from him and he said it will be ready in a year.
Cool, I obviously misheard Damian that night at the pug (coulda been the many oints of Guiness)
6 months is a short wait. What are his prices?
check out http://www.noyflutes.com for more info and pictures about his flutes. I have heard his flutes being mentioned of as being on the quiet side. What do you guys think of them? Noy’s flutes are pretty much in the same price range of Olwell’s so how do you all think they compare?
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Comparing Noy flutes with Olwells–that’s a tough one. They’re such different characters. Like comparing Guiness and Steinlager.
I’ll tell you, that boxwood flute with the amber embouchure was no quiet flute! My first impression was how loud it was in a wood I thought was so subdued in nature. His Rudall headjoints are indeed more Wilkes-like…or actually, more Rudall-like.
Having said that, it’s not Olwell. It doesn’t growl. It plays like silk…and with a flexible tone that McGee’s don’t have for me. The kind of flute Kevin Crawford or Mike McGoldrick would like; most responsive flutes I’ve ever played (I think).
My favorite makers are Olwell, Noy and Wilkes…and I like them for different reasons. But I love most of the flutes I’ve played of thiers.
He has to be flutedom’s best kept secret. And I think he is better known for the baroque flutes he’s made for 20-odd years. With people like Araki playing his flute, the word will get around sooner rather than later.
It’s funny you mention that because that is exactly what brought up Hanz in the first place. I was telling Damian that it’s just a matter of time before a pro picks up one of his flutes and starts spreading the word. That’s when he mentioned that Hanz is playing one.
Anyway, As much as I like his flutes I ended up getting on the Grinter waiting list a while ago for an 8-key. I must admit to feeling a little bad about not supporting Noy and it didn’t help hearing all the great things about his flutes from Damian.
For me it just came down to price and the 8-key is already spendy and I couldn’t have a Noy without all the latest bells and whistles. It just proved to much for me. Damian was confident I would be satisfied with the Grinter and made me promise to let him try it out when it comes in.
Hey Craig:
I don’t think you should feel bad about ordering a Grinter flute. What a phenomenal instrument, and let’s face it…I think Olwell and Grinter are the real premier flutes. At least by reputation and by who plays them–a lot of the musicians we listen to. Hard to beat that for real recommendations.
I’d love to play a Grinter 8-key.
Remember that Damian is an apprentice flute maker onder Noy, so he may be a bit enthusiastic 
Not to slight Noy in anyway, I love the 2 flutes of his I’ve seen.
I’ve been making inquiries to Pete Noy thanx to this post. I have the fluter’s version of WhOA, I guess. Probably gonna get one…
Hey, if I were to play one of his flutes, would it be proper to say that I would be a-Noying?
N, ducking & running
Remember that Damian is an apprentice flute maker under Noy, so he may be a bit enthusiastic
Yeah I hear ya, but it was the comments about Hanz that got me. Giving up his Olwell after 3 years of waiting -geesh. But I think the Noy will fit his playing style better anyway.
Hmm..I wonder what Hanz did with that Olwell…
Did you hear the tale of Hanz’s “Hand made by his father from generations old bamboo Shakuhachi”?
He’s played Irish music ever since…
(at least thats the way Finn McGinty tells the tale)
-Aaron
Good one Aaron!
According to Damian he sold his Olwell while back in Japan.
See ya tonight