I know this has been hashed over but I cannot find the thread. What is the difference in the embochure of the M&E Rudall and Rose vs the Dixon 3-piece polymers?
Thanks in advance:)
I’ve owned three of the Dixons and also have three M&E’s, one is the R&R model. The blow hole on the Dixon is rounder and requires a more focused air stream to get a good tone. All three Dixons have been similar in reference to tone production. The M&E embouchure holes are more oval in shape and the chimney seems a bit deeper. The M&E’s all play a little bit different to me but allow a more relaxed blowing style. Both are useful flutes in my opinion but the M&E’s have better depth in tone. I like the R&R model and prefer it over the Dixon in general. The M&E is quite heavy. The Dixon is smaller, lighter and easier to handle. The Dixon has smaller holes. I carried a Dixon to work in my briefcase for a few years (I have since retired) and it is frequently found in my backpack. One of my Dixons has a head made by Jon C. which incorporates a tuning slide and may be the only Dixon that has one. That adds another dimension to the Dixon flute. Of course this is strictly my opinion and based on my experience and mouth. Your results could vary.
Feadoggie