Hi all
I’ve just received an email update from Patrick today about my flute. I’ve been on his waiting list since early 2006, and I started wondering how many of us here on C&F are actually waiting for a flute from him. Do tell…
m.d.
You might do that as a poll…
Casey
So what did the email say?? I got on the keyed list in 2007.
L
Been there, done that (6 keyed Pratten D, keyless Nicholson D, keyless Eb, C, and Bb flutes). The wait is long, but the reward is worth it!
I got on his list in 2007 for 4 keyed flutes, a Bb, C, D, and Eb. I am not sure I could handle opening a package with all four at once… I might have a heart attack lol.
Is he really adding keys on his Bb flutes? As far as I know, I have his most recent Bb (#12) and he said he was definitely not offering a keyed model. That was back in January.
As far as I know he is. I was in his shop last summer trying that model out and he did put me down for a keyed Bb as per the original order. I’ll have to ask him again, but given he makes a keyed C I don’t think it’s out of the question. Now if he can’t do it with the foot keys then I’ll probably go for a John Gallagher Bb instead.
“So what did the email say?? I got on the keyed list in 2007.”
Basically, it said “about another year to wait” and included an updated price list.
Looks like his waiting list doesn’t include too many C&F flute forum regulars, then. 
m.d.
“Looks like his waiting list doesn’t include too many C&F flute forum regulars, then.
m.d.”
I wouldn’t necessarily jump to that conclusion. Perhaps people just can’t be bothered to reply.
P.
Yep, that had occurred to me. Funny, this being a “chat” forum, and all, but certainly not beyond the realm of possibility…
m.d.
Yep, still waiting for my keyless Nicholson, month 13.
I am in too, since 2010…
13 months?!?!?!? Poor lamb
I’ve been waiting since early 2006 - I was expecting 6 or 7 years, so still on schedule…
m.d.
I’ve been on the list for quite some time for a keyed rosewood Nicholson, not sure how many years, but quite a few. One fortunate thing with the wait being so long is that eight keys are available now.
There is an Olwell keyless (probably Nicholson) coming up on the Bay, later today, according to the seller (see thread) - I purchased my unkeyed Olwell Pratten from a lady in Cork who offered it on E-bay, 6 months old, paid a little more, worth every penny though to get such a good instrument
Thanks, Steampacket
I noticed that one, and the keyless Wilkes that was on here last week. Both great flutes, no doubt about it, but having been playing a 4 keyed flute for 7 years, the thought of a keyless flute (yes, even a Wilkes) just doesn’t appeal to me any more. I’ll be “upgrading” to 6 keys on my Olwell … looking forward to getting a few Ebs on the go!
m.d.
re the Olwell keyless…
???post a link to it, might be of interest to C&F-ers
http://www.ebay.com/itm/180740862105
3 days left. Make sure to consider the shipping cost to the destination of your choice.
My all Blackwood (no rings or slide) keyless Olwell Pratten was ordered in May of this year and I have just been assured by his assistant it will be ready as promised by May of next year.
Patrick himself assured me when I checked before ordering that the flute and it’s present tenon would still do the job and last a lifetime without the rings and slide - words to that effect; hence the short delivery time too, I suppose …
Best wishes.
K.
I got on his list for a keyed flute when my eldest was just out of diapers. He is graduating High School now. I called him 4 or 5 years back and he confirmed I was still on there, but I have my doubts. Jean