Hi Jem, Sorry, I've forgetten about Nicholson. I understand well you say. But,in case of flutes at for Grenser's 8 keyed era or french 8 keyed, I think...
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fletcherejames
Jul 13, 2012 4:22 pm
Thanks for the advice, all of which was useful. FYI, this is my only instrument which plays at A=430 (at least for now); plus, it's got a beautiful classical...
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satosius
Jul 13, 2012 5:49 pm
Hi I'm glad my opinions are helpful. ... In case of 8 keyed Grenser, long F key is used at slow tempo phrase except a few exceptions (Syrinx, or Trio pour...
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Charles
schweigertst...
Jul 14, 2012 5:51 am
I would like to sell a Folkers and Powell Palanca copy, A415, in ebony with faux ivory rings and silver key. It is in excellent condition and plays easily in...
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Susan Maclagan
susan_maclagan
Jul 17, 2012 4:05 pm
Dear flute friends, I just lost my roommate for the NFA convention due to financial problems. I am looking for another female to share a room with me for at...
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satosius
Jul 22, 2012 3:21 am
Dear everyone, I feel external diametre of the head joint of Grenser's 8 keyed is slightly small. Probably, it of typical french 8 keyed is larger than...
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toniflute86
Jul 23, 2012 5:16 pm
I sell a traverso after A. Grenser made by Giovanni Tardino in 2010. It has middle joints at 415, 430 and 440, barrel, screw cork and foot register. In...
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Rod Cameron
rcameron@...
Jul 23, 2012 5:44 pm
Every flute, made by Giovanni, which I have seen, has been of very high quality with excellent playing characteristics. I am very impressed by his work. Rod...
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Steven Amazeen
blueharp2001
Jul 26, 2012 12:11 am
Hi all, I would like to appeal to the knowledge of the list for some help with a lovely renaissance flute made by Barbara Stanley in the early 80s. Sadly it...
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Boaz Berney
boazberney
Jul 26, 2012 1:56 pm
Hi Steve, How does the flute sound to you? If the bottom octave is really weak and unresponsive, then the bore of the flute would probably need some ...
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Steven Amazeen
blueharp2001
Jul 28, 2012 10:01 am
Hi Boaz, Thank you for the very practical information! The instrument seems to play reasonably well (haven't checked the tuning yet) even if the player is...
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thephanoo
Jul 28, 2012 12:27 pm
I know a french flute maker who uses olive oil and claims it's better than almond oil because it doesn't rancid. Some people says the opposite so it may be...
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keithfre
Jul 28, 2012 12:37 pm
... Yes, when it's in the bottle. The problem is that the oil oxidises when it's exposed to air. -Keith...
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Lars Kirmser
archievonzipper
Jul 28, 2012 6:33 pm
I have only used almond oil. If not treated with a few drops of Vitamin E oil (a single drop per oz. should be enough), it will go rancid. I will try the...
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keithfre
Jul 29, 2012 12:50 pm
... I've used walnut oil and so far it hasn't gone rancid after a few years. -Keith...
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satosius
Jul 30, 2012 5:15 pm
Dear everyone, I've updated my demo page. I've added a MP3 file mentioned at the "Subject". http://www1.ocn.ne.jp/~tibicen/demo.html I'm only an amateur...
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satosius
Aug 1, 2012 2:13 pm
I've re-recorded.. Satosius...
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roberthillier
Aug 3, 2012 8:55 pm
The BBC Proms performance of the Bach B minor mass on Thurs 2nd August featured some remarkably fine flute playing (solo Lisa Beznosiuk?). The performance by...
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Rod Cameron
rcameron@...
Aug 3, 2012 9:15 pm
Thank you for this, Robert, I will have a listen as I work on some engravings for the next flute… quiet work, and a good listening opportunity. Must ask Lisa...
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satosius
Aug 5, 2012 6:10 am
Hi Robert, Thank you for linking. I have not yet listen entirely. The parts for flute of this kind of J.S.Bach's oeuvres are very difficult even if in case of...
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earlyflute@yahoogroup...
Aug 8, 2012 9:31 pm
Hello, This email message is a notification to let you know that a file has been uploaded to the Files area of the earlyflute group. File : /Messonden...
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benjaminglauser
Aug 8, 2012 9:36 pm
Hello everybody Now you can find the cad-file (Files) for make your own Measurementtolls for historic-flutes. If you have eny questions to that let me know! ...
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hawk henries
odinjara
Aug 11, 2012 5:09 pm
Hello All, I have a flute made by Firth hall & Pond. It was made around 1830 and i think it is time to replace the thread but I don't know what to use or where...
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jemtheflute
Aug 12, 2012 11:21 am
I have a "How to...." sheet on how I go about thread lapping as a Word.doc which I have e-mailed to folk previously. I can't do it now as I'm in work, but...
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hawk henries
odinjara
Aug 12, 2012 11:25 am
... That would be great! I did get some suggestions via e-mail but the more info the better!...
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jemtheflute
Aug 13, 2012 1:59 pm
Here you go: https://www.box.com/s/9fabe8860c17c2f83b83...
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hawk henries
odinjara
Aug 13, 2012 4:35 pm
Thank you very much for this. At quick glance it looks to have a lot of useful info. Will look at it closer later. Undoubtedly more questions will arise~...
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arbarnhart
Aug 14, 2012 12:03 pm
I posted this to FluteMakers, and an email response clued me in that they are old enough that I should ask for suggestions here. ...
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satosius
Aug 15, 2012 4:45 am
Hi, Thank you for linking to the picture. Before getting down into specifics, I would recommend to visit Rick Wilson's Historical Flutes Page ...
