Been awhile since I asked around so…
Looking for a Keyless Bb made from something relatively hypo-allergenic: Boxwood, Mopane, Red Lancewood, Dogwood, Delrin, etc.
Prefer Olwell, Grinter or Gallagher.
Cash, or if that doesn’t do it for you, I may have something interesting in a D flute to trade.
PM or email, thanks.
Loren
Hi Loren
I was looking for a B flute not so long ago. I thought perhaps before I spent big money I would try a Doug Tipple flute to see how I would manage the larger size. I’ve had it a few months and I’m really wondering if I need to spend the big money now. It sounds fantastic and looks very good too. Lovely deep georgeous sound. The black plastic looks just like blackwood from any further than 2 feet. I got mine with offset 3rd and 6th holes and I took the longer 6th hole option to get a better 5th note. For $125 its amazing. John
Thanks John, I appreciate the suggestion, however This won’t be the first Bb flute I’ve owned, and I’m looking for something more traditional.
Still looking folks. I know someone out there has a nice Bb that isn’t getting enough love…
Loren, as I am looking for something similar in blackwood, perhaps we should join forces, to wit:
If I find anything hypo-allergenic in Bb, I will alert you post-haste. If you find an “allergenic” Bb, give me a shout.
Deal?
Rob
Will do Rob.
Still looking, ever hopeful…
And Happy Thanksgiving! 
Loren/ Rob: I know that both of you are aware that Casey Burns and Gilles Lehart make Bb flutes (keyed and keyless); but may be worth repeating. Very recently, my flute tutor ordered a Bb keyless from LeHart and we anticipate it will, most likely, be delivered this week. Pretty decent price and the wait time was very short. My tutor owens a couple of LeHart flutes, one in D and the other in C (both keyed) and I’ve been quiet impressed with his flutes. I know that LeHart makes his Bb flutes in Blackwood; however, he will make one out of Boxwood but the price is 50% higher, plus the wait time is increased (four to five months as I recall). I’m quite partial to the Burns Flutes, but my experience is limited to the D flutes only; however, I feel certain that he would produce an excellent Bb flute. As he uses silver, his prices are higher, as you know–don’t have any idea about his waiting list.
Casey Burns does a nice boxwood Bflat. I don’t play mine much, but it is remarkably easy to play
I appreciate the input, but checking Lehart’s pricing I saw that it would cost me as much or more than ordering a Bb from John Gallagher, in which case it doesn’t make sense to order a flute from overseas.
Steve, I’m familiar with Casey’s Bb’s, however at this time I’m not really interested in going the route of buying a new Burns Bb. Used, perhaps if the wood and price were right, however if I’m going to pop for a brand new Bb, then I’d just go ahead and order my ideal Bb and settle in for the long wait.
So for now, I guess I just keep my eyes and ears open and hope the right used Bb comes onto the market, although I realize it’s a long shot.
Still looking for the right Bb also.
I have a Grinter Bb I’m willing to sell; but alas, it has 8 keys.
Clark
I am fond of Grinter flutes Clark, and really I wouldn’t rule out keyed flutes, particularly a Grinter that wasn’t Blackwood, except that I am physically limited to playing with the piper style grip on my left hand and I seriously doubt I could manage a keyed Bb that way. I don’t know for certain though because I haven’t run into a Keyed Bb flute since I was forced to switch grips a few years back, but Bb flutes are tough enough for those like me with smaller hands.
Is it made from Red Lancewood Clark? I’m not allergic to that, so I suppose I could just cut off all the key blocks and plug the key note holes…
Most of it is Lancewood but the head is Blackwood. This is the same type used by Kevin Crawford.
Clark
Beautiful looking flute, clark.
A fabulous flute for someone, though out of the question for me with the blackwood head joint. Hopefully someone sees the thread and makes you an offer Clark.
If that is the Grinter I sold you it is cocobolo with a blackwood head, not lancewood.
Wow, double deadly for me then!
Hey Rob, did you ever find a Bb? I can’t believe a year has gone by…
Ah good to know. Cocobolo then. The wood is reddish, but the whole thing plays nicely.
Clark