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... post http://forums.chiffandfipple.com/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=70975 you'll see a conversation about the folk flute vs. the standard flute from Burns including a comment from the maker. I'm interested why you feel you need to upgrade? Do you think your current flute is holding you back or were ...

... of my Reviol against a ruler so you can compare to your current Burns. It's quite large so I didn't link it into this post. http://www.celticmodes.com/images/Reviol_Spacing.JPG ... flutes except that they are highly regarded. There will be tons of opinions about the sound and quality of his flutes ...

Hi all, I am contemplating an upgrade from my Casey Burns small-handed folk flute. One important consideration is my relatively small hand size (20 cm from pinky tip to thumb tip) - obviously the folk flute is very comfortable, but I think I can manage ...

... love this flute...because..." to be found. The findings and opinions will not be very conclusive, but may lead to some generalities of ... understand that. My favorite and most satisfying, easy playing flute?-Burns Boxwood Bb. Why? Because of the Burns Boxwood tone (I have 3 of the ...

... almond oil, pharmacy grade with a drop or two of vitamin E oil. Casey Burns, whom most of you know, is a very respected maker of Irish Flutes and ... information off of his web site, he wasn't at the class). What are your opinions. Thanks, Don.

... those characteristics you cite (pure speculation on my part). I've had Burns flutes with and without it (actually Casey does his with three cutaways ... and possibly Casey and Terry will weigh in. I'm interested in all their opinions; it's an interesting design aspect.

... quality, perhaps from raised grain. It's a bit rougher than my Casey Burns flute. I don't know enough to judge, but given what Casey once wrote ... a better flute. Have yet to - and most claims are just repeating the opinions of others going all the way back to Rockstro. I find that a little ...

... I have no idea what the different woods bring to the game. I know Mr. Burns makes great flutes, but I am out of my depth when it comes to the qualities ... of a newbie question, but perhaps someone would care to venture some opinions? Deisman

... that the value of this board is that you can read a wide variety of opinions, and get a sense of a maker's reputation. I second the Burns, M&E, and Seery suggestions.

... bore oil, inside (and outside). If you want another opinion, Casey Burns' website recommends, commercial bore oil..... Do you really need any more opinions? Cheers Graeme

... responses to other questions over the past year or so,I respect their opinions..Jon C,Jem,Cork,Casey Burns,Loren,Terry to name but a few., So if I get 20 answers to my question and 15 of them ...

... towards each other even when they did not agree with each other's opinions. I had never participated in a online forum before, but decided ... rich tone appeared. Other flutes that I liked very much were the Casey Burns Boxwood C, and the Copley blackwood F. The fun didn't stop there tough, ...

... in between doing other things. I play my Dixon more than my Casey Burns just because it's easy to pick up and put down on a whim. The negatives ... wanting to learn Irish Flute playing? There seem to be many choices and opinions and I'd like to give it a shot, but don't want to spend a small ...

I think you'll find that you'll receive differing opinions. Both makers have excellent reputations. I've heard a McGee played by ... and it sounded great. I've never played one myself though. I do play Casey Burns flutes. For the price, you can't beat a folk flute. It's extremely well ...

... think you can go wrong with any of them. I can share my thoughts about Burns's flutes though. He makes amazing flutes with a reedy sound. They are ... well-made, and just sound wonderful. Many people will give differing opinions about different makers-if they've played them, definitely listen ...