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Here is (hopefully) some helpful information… take a look at Walt Sweet’s SHANNON flute: http://wdsweetflutes.com/ This is an amazing instrument made from acetal polymer (i.e., delrin), so it’s rugged and easy to care for. The price is just $275 and, especially if you’re a beginner, you can’t miss w...

Hi Steve, I believe Michael still advertises ebonite for the 6-key model (particularly on the Order page), and that you ‘might’ be able to get ebonite upon request for a keyless model (in low-D or whatever). The M&E website is kind of old-fashioned looking (in terms today’s Internet) but there’s...

Many thanks for the warm welcome! Michael Cronnolly’s wood, polymer, and ebonite flutes have a similar sound which he demonstrates on a YouTube video that many have probably seen. Having both a polymer and ebonite, I know there can also be a not-too subtle difference between them (I believe Eric/Jay...

Hi Eric, Yes, I saw some of your posts (along with many others). I appreciated your perspective and I’m glad you responded so I can thank you personally! It’s kind of amazing that there’s this little flute shop out in the middle of Ireland, near Swinford (in Co, Mayo). My wife (Kerry) and I have tra...

Hello to all, I would like to share the exceptional experience I’ve had with M&E. What I want to say is aimed mostly at beginners but perhaps others might enjoy it as well. First, I’m a relative newcomer to simple-system flutes but a bit of an oldtimer in many other ways. I’ve been around music ...