A friend of mine in thinking about buying a Lehart, any info about this flutes providen by Lehart players and owners is welcome.
Thanks in advance.
S.
I don’t have one, but I tried various Lehart flutes in the past. They’re good flutes, can be driven loud but they seem to prefer to be played with a bit less power (as a Pratten player, I play every flute on the loud/hard side by habit). The embouchure cut is quite unique, but works well. Workmanship is fine, the wood finishing is very well-made. I don’t know if they have a screw cork or not. The design is quite unique and a matter of one’s own preference. I like the combination of copper, brass and silver (keys) quite much, but I’m not a fan of the keywork looks even though the keys work and seal well. Big advantages are price and waiting time, you’ll get a flute within a few months for a very good rate. I might order a Bb flute from him in the future, as they are particularly nice.
I own a Lehart. I LOVE this flute! I don’t quite know how to describe the tone, just that it’s fantastic, but I’ve heard it described by a local sessioner as warm and buttery. 
Mike McGoldrick plays one so you can give him a listen. I can push it pretty hard but since I’m not an experience Pratten player I can’t compare the two. The lower octave comes out strong and the bottom D can really honk. Tuning is good across both octaves. The embouchure cut is unique as Gabriel said but it’s very easy to play and I’ve never had trouble with it. My flute does not have a screw cork but if you prefer one you could probably work that out with Lehart. He’s great to work with. Very nice and is open to whatever you want done on your flute. For my 6-key flute I only waited a month from the time I ordered it to the time it came to my door and the price was considerably less than most keyed flutes. I’ve got a C flute ordered that should be done at the end of this month. The only drawback, IMO, is that Lehart does not provide a case. It’s not hard to find one, though.
My flute truly is a pleasure to play. I would definitely recommend a Lehart! 
Thanks for four comments, Matahari.
S.
My first keyed flute was a Lehart, and it was incredible value and on a short waiting list.
However, I’m a very small person and I found that the big bore and embouchure didn’t really suit me, and I’ve since moved on to smaller holed flutes.
Having said that, I would heartily recommend Gilles Lehart - he was good to deal with, the flute arrived when he said and the key work and action was great.
Thanks to all of you for your comments, it really helps to get an idea of this bussines.
S.
I’ve read the Lehart site a couple of times on different
occasions, but I can’t get the English version of the
price list. Curious. How much does he charge for
a six key D flute?
After shipping and euro conversion mine worked out to be about $1700. That was in December of '07.
Hello,
I also have some leharts on which I regularly play. It’s good flute, easy to play (with a correct sound and in tune) and very interesting for the price! It’s a very good session flute for me,for exemple, even if I use others more professional for concert (but perhaps more difficult to play,not recommended for people who start wooden flute).
So I think Leharts are good flutes.
If you want hear lehart’s flute sound,I play on a Bb made by Jil Lehart on “slow reel” at : http://www.myspace.com/duomenguyollivier
Thanks for this information.
What are you playing for concerts?
I use Flutes made by Stephane Morvan.Great flutes!
I use Flutes made by Stephane Morvan.Great flutes!
I use Flutes made by Stephane Morvan.Great flutes!
I use Flutes made by Stephane Morvan.Great flutes!
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Thanks again to all of you!
S.