I just discovered this picture online. That’s Peter Noy on the left, then Adrian something (Terry McGee’s flute research partner), then (an unflattering image of) me, then a kid named Tristan. It was taken at Boxwood two years ago.
So Jessie, has your Noy arrived yet?
And, more importantly, wouldn’t you like to sell it to me?
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Patrick
Ah, so thaaaat’s what the man looks like. Reminds me that I have a phone call to make.
Is that you, there, Jessie, licking your chops over the blackwood stick in your clutches? I would, too.
No, and No.
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Yes, Nano, as I mentioned in my first post, that is an unflattering image of me. I didn’t really look like that then. I kind of look like that now, but with shorter hair.
Ouch. How could I have missed that detail? I swear that the post left you unaccounted for when I read it, I swear it. How simple you must find me… ![]()
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That’s a great photo, and quite a selection of flutes ~ were they offered for sale, or were they for trial only?
How come you weren’t caught with a boxwood flute in your hands, Jessie?![]()
BTW, I hope Joey is feeling better!
Mary
One year on the button (estimated) till mine arrives. Boy, looking at those really makes me want one of his early-music flutes, too. I’m glad I ordered boxwood, but the blackwood with faux-ivory rings really looks gorgeous.
Mary, I played all of them! The picture just happened to be taken with a blackwood one in my hands. Some of them were available for sale and I have kicked myself for not buying the boxwood one that was closest to me on the table. I did buy the boxwood Boehm headjoint that you can kind of see.
Charlie, estimated time is bogus. Mine has taken double what he said it would. Furthermore, I paid him in full over two months ago and I still don’t have my flute. I think people are taking more notice of him, which is, of course, well-deserved.
that’s cool! Just two days before that boxwood trip of Peter’s, I played all the flutes he has on the table. I ACTUALLY asked to buy the boxwood one that Jessie referred to, but he was taking it to the event.
My noy is still one of my favorite flutes, and my best travel flute due to the cool pistol case, ease of swabbing, and the economical space design of the flute. He needs to make a nice wood cleaning rod instead of the metal one, and he would be complete!
Enjoy!
Hey pals, how are you? I’m in India at the moment…without a flute.
My flute arrived yesterday! I am amazed. It is spectacular. Boxwood 8-key plus a Bb touch for the right hand, imitation ivory rings, silver slide, amber blowing edge and endcap with a big amber cabachon. it is the prettiest flute I have ever seen and I have not played a better one. I am in love, and it was worth the wait (same goes for my marriage).
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I will take some pictures in the next day or two.
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Jessie - mine is next but I’m having second thoughts about the Boxwood (mostly because Ojai is so hot and dry in the summer), I send Peter a piece of Ironwood to see how he likes it, but I need to make up my mind soon, Peter thinks that Blackwood is the wood most suitable for flutes.
So - maybe your pictures will help me make my mind (again
), I have on order exactly what he made for you but the extra Bb touch, I also ordered an Eb keyless body for it.
did you get the unthinned head?
best, eilam.
My flute arrived yesterday! I am amazed. It is spectacular. Boxwood 8-key plus a Bb touch for the right hand, imitation ivory rings, silver slide, amber blowing edge and endcap with a big amber cabachon. it is the prettiest flute I have ever seen and I have not played a better one. I am in love, and it was worth the wait (same goes for my marriage).
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I will take some pictures in the next day or two.
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Congratulations! Very cool. Is the head lined? Embouchure - trad Rudall oval or modern cut? Looking forward to pictures!
Cheers,
McCullagh
Unlined unthinned head with modern cut embouchure, Rudall holes on the flute.
I LOVE boxwood. Blackwood is much heavier and, for me, less comfortable to hold.
Yeah, yeah, rub it in. I’m allergic to boxwood. Pooh.
Oh, that sounds beautiful, Jessie!
How would you describe the sound, and how does it compare to some of your other flutes?
I can’t wait to see some pictures of the flute! ![]()
Mary
My husband says it sounds very musical. It is not as light and fluid as a Murray; it is louder than that, though not as loud as a Hammy. It is similar to an Olwell Nicholson. Absolutely strong yet sweet. The boxwood makes it easy to lift and very comfortable to play. I am really thrilled with it.
Can’t wait to see the pics, Jessie. I loved the look of the amber cabochons from the website you posted a while back… I bet yours is just gorgeous!
Enjoy!!
Best,
Ad
Here are the pictures! ![]()
Here is the flute in its case:

Here it is put together:

Here’s the endcap:

The embouchure:

The Bb touch (which I love, by the way):

Barrel:

And footjoint:

I really love this flute. The craftsmanship is superb, as is the science.
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I’m speechless…
M