I just thought I’d put in a note about Eriktheflutemaker’s bamboo flutes. I just got (through the mail) his large Arabian model. I have to say, he does a great job. It’s a modal instrument, of course; when you play it you feel like you’re doing the soundtrack for a Learning Channel special on the pyramids. Fun to play, well-made, in tune with itself across two octaves.
And nice, thick-walled bamboo. I splurged and got the “Starry Night” decoration, which is quite cool. My other bamboo instrument is an Olwell low C, which is (of course) an excellent flute. But I’m actually pleased and surprised at how much fun this thing is.
I see on his site that he’s got plans for a low D flute. Anyone played any of his other models? This is $35 well spent!
http://www.eriktheflutemaker.com
Stuart