I have received a 6 key , pin mounted flute. I can see that the holes for the pin mounts are through to the inside of the bore . Is this normal , or a mistake by the maker. Surely this affects the tone.
Ballygo
It’s not uncommon but it is undesirable and can cause some disturbance of the air column. can be fixed but it’s tricky. Having said that I’ve had flutes with this that play perfectly well.
Does anyone feel it would affect the re-sale value ? . Is it a fault by the maker. Or is it acceptable .
Ballygo
If it was bought new, I’d send it back. Doesn’t seem like you got what you paid for there. Try talking to the maker about it and take it from there.
Yes it is new . I am disappointed if the consensus feels it is a fault or not usual for the use of pin mounts. Oh no, now I have to go through all that hassle .
B
Who’s the maker?
Im not going to say who it is , but he is a great maker ,and a nice man . I hope to resolve the situation soon.
BG
I’ve not handled a new-made pin-mounted flute very often, and certainly not to examine the bore. I have seen antique German and French flutes where the occasional pin pierced the bore, but only the odd one or two amongst the many on a fully keyed flute. Have you actual pin-ends projecting into the bore, or is it just that the holes the maker drilled for them go right through?
I doubt either would have much serious effect on playing, but even one such projection or hole is a place where moisture could get into the grain and migrate up the pillar screw, thus raising the risk of cracking in that area, and if there are many such penetrations, that would be worrying. If pillar ends are projecting, they’d also be a damn nuisance for swabbing out - catching and snagging or tearing the cloth or pull through, especially if the pillar ends are pointed. You’d think he would at least have filed any such projections off flush to the bore and then sealed the bore thoroughly. If it is just holes visible, but not projecting pillar ends, I’d think it likely that he has in fact sealed them as part of the bore-dressing process, but you’d be wise to find out. Nonetheless, it seems a slightly odd situation and would have me querying the workmanship unless a sound explanation is forthcoming.
I would at least contact and query the maker about the situation - is it his normal practice? What does he do to seal the penetrations? What is the history of faults or failures in his flutes made thus? Try to talk to other owners of his flutes too.
That’s why I was curious to know who the maker is. If anyone else owns a flute from the same maker they can help you out.
I first want to resolve it with the maker before I mention his name , but he is away at the moment ( genuinely) . The tone is great , and I don´ think it´s the screw I see in the bore . The holes come through in two places , around the C nat and Bb key , where the bore is thin . The other keys are ok.
BG