I have a keyless M&E, an R&R 5 key M&E, a restored Meyer, and a cocobolo R&R by Jonny Gallagher. I do not want to aquire flutes, each one is different. I would like to trade my M&E keyless for a Serry keyless. Is anyone interested?
Nelson
Is it the standard MandE?
I’m curious why you listed your other flutes. Are they for sale?
My M&E is the standard model with no cut embochure.
I listed my other flutes because I wanted to make the point that I like to have one of each general type. They are not for sale. The Meyer is different than the R&R cocobolo, is different than the M&E R&R. But the two M&E flutes are very similar, i.e. the R&R and the origional one. I do not have one of the large hole like a Serry, so I would like to trade.
Nelson
Nelson - I once posted a similar thread - wanting to trade my Seery for an M&E R&R…but it didn’t work. Now, I’m glad that didn’t work out. I did, and am, getting to play with an M&E R&R at the moment - very nice flute BTW. I hope someone is willing to trade with you, because the Seery is a different beast to play.
Eric
I’ve said this before, but it’s worth repeating here. I am constantly amazed when I pick up my Seery by the great tone and playability it has. I was tempted to sell it not long ago, to help pay for a wooden flute, but I just can’t do it!
On the other hand, the M&E is also a great flute. I have one on loan from
a friend, also the standard model, but with the split embouchure. And, as different as it is from the Seery, it is wonderful too. If I couldn’t have a wooden flute, I wouldn’t be compromising with either, for my wants and needs. I really like the “no worry” care that you get with a polymer flute. It’s always out, ready to pick up and play.
Some wooden flutes may have an edge over them in tone. I think the clarity of tone or response may be slightly better with wood, but I would be very happy with either, or both for that matter! Wood is great-it feels better, looks nicer, and seems more rooted in earthly things. But for me, I don’t see giving up a polymer for a wood flute, at least just yet. It’s great to have both, I think. Just don’t sell a polymer flute short, I say.
Things change, I know. I just started playing, and have a long way to go. Most professionals play wooden flutes, as has been pointed out before, and it might take a much more developed ear to apprecitate the difference that wood makes. Time will tell me.
For anyone that is unhappy with the tone of their Seery, the M&E standard would be a nice trade, I think. I don’t know how much differnce the standard embouchure makes over the split, but I’m fairly certain the tone will be as pleasing on either. I would say go ahead and trade, but I’m keeping my Seery, thank you!
In case someone missed the point, I have 2 M&E and I would prefer having one each Seery and one M&E.
Nelson