Trad vs. contemporary headjoints

Irish Flute
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I need some input on the pros/cons of trad vs. contemporary wooden headjoints. The exterior esthetics aside, what are the implications of interior construction for the player? Thanks in advance for the help.

N, trad so far

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These two pages from Terry McGee’s flute site touch on your questions:

http://www.mcgee-flutes.com/heads.html
http://www.mcgee-flutes.com/modern.html

Brian

[ This Message was edited by: brianormond on 2003-01-26 20:30 ]

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Thanks, Brian! A good start. Any fluters out there playing contemporary headjoints? I’d like some personal input, too.

I’d also like additional info on the nature of eccentric bores (yes, I’ve already looked in the mirror today). I was under the assumption that they were only suitable for Boehm-configured instruments…

N, on a mission