It does look like a great price for such a flute! Too bad I’m short on cash ;/
I’m already waiting for my new keyless Casey Burns for a few months now (Including that Alba F which should arrive soon too), can’t afford another flute.
But then having 3 differnt flutes would be and overkill.
Nope… I’m currently covering my insides with grape juice.
Really though… I don’t see that the blocks are that much out of the way to “facilitate” a pipers grip.
Seems kinda normal actually.
Truth be told… I don’t think that a long pipers grip really makes for much a problem except for perhaps the Bb key and maybe the G#/Ab and thats on my Wylde Rudall. Its just easier with a “classic” hold.
Not agreeing or disagreeing with you, only going by Brazenkaine’s own words about a Hammy keyed flute he had made specifically for his piper’s grip. Check out the thread. It’s a D flute, but same setup as that Eb. Both look great. I happen use the ‘traditional hold’ but why not get the keys setup specifically for you if you can and plan on holding onto the flute? https://forums.chiffandfipple.com/t/hammy-hamilton-cocus-6-key-flute-pix-clip-at-bottom/58533/1
Oh well…
It also depends on how forward you put your fingers, that C key on the Eb flute looks like it would get in the way. But of course i didn’t try it so i can’t be sure…