Hey gang!
I know I’m usually a weird-timber-snob, but . . .
I’m going on a medical mission to Tanzania in 10 short days. It now occurs to me that I am scared to take a timber flute along.
Anyone got a delrin Seery/M&E around they’d like to part with? Which should I go for? I play either Pratten or R&R.
I guess I’d like something that I would still want to play when I get back.
Thanks in advance!
Stuart
Heck, Tanzania is the mother lode for African blackwood…don’t bother bringing a flute, just bring a chain saw, lathe, gun drill, and drill press with your other medical equipment and roll your own while you’re there! 
[ This Message was edited by: bradhurley on 2003-02-17 18:11 ]
Mmmm. . . roll my own.
Stuart
So far, the M&E Rudall & Rose is the best polymer flute I’ve played…the Seery is a very close second.
Best,
–James
http://www.flutesite.com
If you just want a knock-around flute that plays decently, the Dixon is fine. It ain’t no Hammy or anything, but for under $200, you won’t cry (too much) if it’s taken at customs or lost or broken or stolen by a wayward chimp.
I got mine from Whistle and Drum (www.whistleanddrum.com , I think), got excellent service, and I know they ordered at least one additional flute when I ordered mine, so maybe they’ve got one on hand. Can’t vouch for that, of course. The Whistle Shop also sells 'em. . .
At least you wouldn’t be out a lot if something happens to it, eh?
–Aaron
Stuart, I have an M&E that plays very nice, I like playing it, but with three wooden flutes that need to be played every day, and not enough playing time, I don’t use it as much.
You can email me at: eilambyle@aol.com
if your interested.
All the best, eilam.