Travis King is a new flutemaker in Victoria, BC Canada.
After putting down a deposit on a Brophy, I trolled around for other Canadian makers and his page cropped up. I was able to meet him this morning in his shop, and I was right blown away. I walked out with a keyless in blackwood and German silver.
He’s working in blackwood, mopane, boxwood, and cocobolo. The sound, intonation, and level of finish is just far, far beyond what would be implied by his prices. The local university flute professor already has one.
For reference, my players are a Dulcet Improved 8 key, Cochrane keyless (the Mopane Cannon), and a Burns low A in blackwood.
The T. King is thick walled, giving it burbly ornaments and comfy spacing. It’s a long footed 5 piece with a full lined head and tuning slide. It has the pratten power of the Cochrane with the even timbre of the Dulcet. I’m totally in love.
I’ll update this when I have more playing time in. For now, though, check out your local new maker. They may blow you away.
PS Jon and Casey, I still adore your flutes.