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... the breaking-in/playing in topic is one of those with ample differing opinions (like what kind of oil to use), but again, I always follow the maker's ... O'Brien I was playing recently and the unlined (all-wood) Casey Burns I also have. It definitely plays easily 'out of the box,' so to speak, ...

... Scottish smallpiper and flute novice here. I recently bought a Casey Burns flute from a random Craigslist ad. I had my piping/whistle instructor ... I'm fairly confident it's a decent instrument, but I wouldn't mind some opinions from some folks who play these things all the time. Also, I'd be ...

... Scottish smallpiper and flute novice here. I recently bought a Casey Burns flute from a random Craigslist ad. I had my piping/whistle instructor ... I'm fairly confident it's a decent instrument, but I wouldn't mind some opinions from some folks who play these things all the time. Also, I'd be ...

... redone by Olwell ( I have never seen or played an Olwell) Grinter, Burns, Noy and Gallagher. I finally settled on a keyed Noy and a keyless ... to it. The bigger point is that we should be free to express our opinions here about how a flute works for them without people piling on. ...

... bringing in blackwood...with some emphasis on the consequences. Casey Burns has posted some very informative material...should be required reading. ... My point is that this forum has been a great source of information, opinions, cautions. Most mornings I take a look at what has been posted here ...

... to try out different flutes, so I have to rely on the observations and opinions of others who have first hand knowledge. I have emailed back and ... that in terms of hole size and spacing they compare well with Casey Burns' Folk Flute. Is that pretty accurate? More importantly, though, what ...

... the better. The Grey Larson Preferred seems like a good option. Casey Burns makes a small hand flute with some ergonomic adjustments, but I don't ... about the bore size. I am eager to hear what kind of observations and opinions are out there. Thanks go all DavidBruce

I'd probably only use it on short sections and would have reamers dedicated for it, and maybe have the bores roughed out at a local CNC shop to spare my reamers! Geoffrey, where do you purchase it? Do you get solid or in tube form? Having the bores roughed out would be a great option. Even step bor...

Am still playing with the idea. Actually what intrigues me more is the idea of acrylic impregnation and am about to try this with some fairly light weight Kauri wood. Michael Hubbert sent me some pictures of a full set of Uilleann Pipes made from Western Bigleaf Maple, but acrylic impregnated. Impr...

... managed to come up with an original question and don't consider my opinions to be that insightful has dissuaded me from joining thus far but ... The instruments I currently have are a windward pratten, a cases burns low flute (A and Bb) combo ( the A body has two keys to play c and ...

Avery, I know you're a strong player, but the flute that I got doesn't fit your profile at all. The chimney height is the close to the same as my Copley, and maybe just a bit smaller than my Burns and Jon C. I play with CDs as a learning tool and the flute is right on as to being ...

... as it is a really nice Pratten type flute). I also purchased a Casey Burns Folk Flute made of Box Wood--what a beautiful flute that is. Again, ... to date, yet I'm quite certain that not all will agree with my opinions but that is the great value of this forum, getting different ideas ...

Plan on buying a Burns Folk Flute and wondered what people's opinions are between these two, thanks! John.

... play a Gen D or Gen Eb more than any other. I also have a Casey Burns Folk Flute but I don't have sufficient air to play it. I also play ... was gone for awhile a number of you changed names. Some of those whose opinions I grew to trust are now unknown to me. The one I trust the most ...

... the (decent) flutes I've owned play better than this one. I've owned: Burns Folk Flute, Copley 4-key Blackwood, Copley keyless blackwood, Doyle ... of salt - I would NOT consider myself an expert player (yet)! These opinions are my own and may not reflect the playability of either flute. Pat