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... regulars on this board. Two that come to my mind immediatly are Casey Burns and Jem Hammond (Jemtheflute). I don't have a clue as to their time constraints; however, you could at least speak with them and get their opinions. I don't mean to leave others out, but these two men, based upon ...

... Also, very informative are the comments from experienced players, opinions of various makers and models for instance. Or about the exact instrument for sale, like the Casey Burns boxwood flute currently listed. For a n00b like me these discussions are wonderful.

... arranged for the smaller stretch, any ideas on best maker for me, opinions, reviews on Copley, Burns, the elusive Gallagher? budgetish four keys...I await a myriad of opinions... with thanks ...

... ofcourse) As of now, I will most definitely look into the Copley and Burns Folk Flute. Unfortunately as of now, I'm not really in a place where ... so yea, haven't made my final pick... just wanted to know people's opinions :D

... the flute out.... which was the over-abundance of rectally-extracted opinions regarding the flute. I was amazed at how many "authorative" ... second rate? Yes. Does it compare to a McGinty, McGee, Hamilton, or Burns flute? Not even close. To those who wish to hold forth regarding the ...

... focused. I found him to be soft-spoken, sincere, and very honest with his opinions, all of which qualities I respect. He also makes ... you whether you play one of his flutes or a McGee or a Burns or whoever, at least you will once the "new" ...

Thanks for all of the advice and opinions that you have posted, both here and via PM. I ended up ordering a C/Bb combo from Casey Burns in boxwood.

Thanks again,

Dow

The subject line pretty well sums it up. These two flutes cost the same ($375), are similarly constructed and appear to aim at the same market. Any opinions out there on how they compare? Thanks in advance.

I notice the "smoked" comment above, compared an M&E blackwood with a Burns folk flute. I own the former, not the latter, and was very happy with it's sound--rich and warm. It cracked, but I can't wait to get it back from the artisan who repaired it ...

I never said one flute was better than the other. I did imply that the M&E is not superior to Casey Burns' flutes.
I did say that the Folk Flute offered great value.

I notice the "smoked" comment above, compared an M&E blackwood with a Burns folk flute. I own the former, not the latter, and was very happy with it's sound--rich and warm. It cracked, but I can't wait to get it back from the artisan who repaired it ...

Funny, my top ax is a blackwood Burns standard, but I've also just acquired an M&E in ebonite. I really like both of them. I'm more used to the Burns and feel that it has more resonance and plays more like a Pratten with a deeper sound, ...

... regularly and has no cracks and has acclimatised nicely over the last year. It plays very well, I'm not saying it is better or worse than the Burns flutes, I have tried a Burns (edit to add; mopane) and have heard other people I know play them; but I prefer the M and E. Different strokes for ...

I've played a Burns flute in blackwood (the standard model)...it was a very nice flute, but I preferred my M&E. I think there is a significant amount of subjectivity here...neither is better - it's a ...

No way is an M&E superior to a Casey Burns folk flute. I've played a few of each and the Burns has always surprised me at its clarity, tuning, response, and volume. The Casey folk flute is a wonderful bargain. Experienced flute players have ...