Bb Flute

Bb Flute (Rudall Model, Grenadill, Keyless) by Thomas Aebi

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