Irish Folk Flute - MADE IN USA by Artisian
Professional quality, Exotic Hardwood, D Irish Folk Flute in Concert Key where A=440 Hertz. Cocobolo Wood - Made In USA by American Artisian.This flute is beyond Gorgeous !!This is a nearly new condition, beautiful Irish 6-hole keyless wooden flute in the traditional key of D, made by Kevin Jones (KDJ Flutes) in Palm Desert California. Kevin first learned flute-making in Germany.
This flute is simply gorgoues, and looks / plays like new. It is not a cheap chinese made flute; it is a true handmade crafted piece by an American Artisian that will be a treasure for years to come.
The flute has a stained finish, with cocobolo wood. Cocobolo wood provides a very smooth woody tone with ample projection and response, a bit softer in tone than African grenadilla wood. Famous Jazz flutist Nester Torres won a grammy award using a metal flute with cocobolo head joint.
This flute has gorgeous brass fittings, and comes with a case, and would be an excellent addition to any flutists collection of instruments, for a new player learning Irish style music, or for a professional playing in a gig.
This would make a wonderful gift for you or someone you love.
Specifications:
Material: Beautiful, Natural Cocobolo Wood (sealed with
all natural Linseed Oil, Orange Oil and Shellac!)
Conically-Bored/Reamed: Also, called: "reverse conical bore"
Patterned after Pratten's Design
Solid Brass Ferrules! Hand fitted.
Tenon Joint is made of solid brass (Super Strong) will not crack. Secure Fit, No Leaks!
Stopper is made of solid Delrin (Adjustable) Outlives Cork any day! Does not dry out...
Innovation: ID of KDJ Stopper Plug is a concave Torus with convex Centre Node (Appears to create louder/fuller sound and ease of attack/control when playing).
Bag : Included
Sound Links:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cf_Spg0ELmEhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fNfMA0xHILU