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Bb Flute (Rudall model), African blackwood, keyless
This is a R&R style Bb flute of my own design, partially lined head with tuning slide. Sound warm, round & meaty tone Wood available in blackwood or boxwood (limited)
Keys blockmounted salt spoon cup keys cast in silver (* C foot currently not available)
Playing Easy playing B flat with very controllable and defined response Plays almost like a D flute due to a narrow and carefully set bore For the benefit of ergonomics and with the player in mind who has average or small size hands, I keep the finger stretch as short as possible (85 mm) - for large hands it is possible to apply a wider stretch and gain further clarity of tone and tuning accuracy (90 mm)
Options in order to reduce weight (quite an issue with a big flute) I recommend imitation ivory or wooden mounts rather than solid silver rings optional also: short foot or a head without a metal slide
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