I've finally switched over to playing my antique 8-key and want to find a good home for my keyless McGee. It has an unlined head, cork tenons, and is made of gidgee. It is somewhat small holed, extremely easy to blow and has a lovely sound. Its also extremely light and the reach is very easy for someone with small hands like me.
I'm not sure which model of the current McGee's it would be, I've been told its an early version of the Grey Larsen Preferred, but I can't be sure since I bought it used many years ago. Its been a good friend, but its time for me to concentrate on the keyed and not look back.
Re: FS: Terry McGee unlined keyless Gidgee wood flute
Do you have any idea how much it would cost to send it insured to Europe? Everything goes priority these days. there's no snail mail anymore.
C. Nicolas
Re: FS: Terry McGee unlined keyless Gidgee wood flute
I contact Terry McGee to get info on the specific model:
"At the time I called it the Medium (sized) Rudall & Rose, but that had to go when I added another model between it and the Perfected. So these days it would be called a Rudall Refined. Based on the 5047 in Edinburgh; the same model of Rudall & Rose played by Chris Norman, but tweaked for modern pitch. Thinned head, Integral foot, Gidgee timber. An ideal flute for someone starting out, or someone struggling with their current flute."
Re: FS: Terry McGee unlined keyless Gidgee wood flute
My head's spinning with all the information on McGee's site. Does your flute have a slide? And what kind of climate is your flute used to? It might be considerably damper over here. I'm thinking mainly about the cork connections.
C. Nicolas
Re: FS: Terry McGee unlined keyless Gidgee wood flute
"just wood" is not a judgement of quality, but rather a matter of taste. I prefer an unlined head. A lined head is usually "brighter" (or "harsher", depending on whether you like it or not...) than an unlined head. I prefer unlined heads on wooden flutes..
Re: FS: Terry McGee unlined keyless Gidgee wood flute
Nothing is wrong with Casey Burns' flutes. His folk flute is the best value for money for a real, wooden, stripped to the bare necessities flute out there. I own one as my campfire flute.
Once in the price area of his standard flutes though, there is a lot of competition from other good makers.
FS: Terry McGee unlined keyless Gidgee wood flute
FS: Terry McGee unlined keyless Gidgee wood flute
I've finally switched over to playing my antique 8-key and want to find a good home for my keyless McGee. It has an unlined head, cork tenons, and is made of gidgee. It is somewhat small holed, extremely easy to blow and has a lovely sound. Its also extremely light and the reach is very easy for someone with small hands like me.
I'm not sure which model of the current McGee's it would be, I've been told its an early version of the Grey Larsen Preferred, but I can't be sure since I bought it used many years ago. Its been a good friend, but its time for me to concentrate on the keyed and not look back.
It's in perfect condition, oiled regularly.
Here are some detailed photos:
http://www.pbase.com/eskin/image/102401257
http://www.pbase.com/eskin/image/102401024
http://www.pbase.com/eskin/image/102401025
http://www.pbase.com/eskin/image/102401026
http://www.pbase.com/eskin/image/102401027
This is the same flute that I'm playing on the TradLessons.com video clips at:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pupQyQBTcrQ
and
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cdvlBrbeEZE
Price is $750.00 plus insured shipping from San Diego, CA.
Please email with any questions or offers.
Cheers,
Michael
# Posted on August 31st 2008 by Michael Eskin
Re: FS: Terry McGee unlined keyless Gidgee wood flute
I don't need a new flute at the moment, but I enjoyed your slow air playing. Good man!
# Posted on August 31st 2008 by Finbar Saunders2
Re: FS: Terry McGee unlined keyless Gidgee wood flute
I'm falling in love with it just looking at the picture and listening to you play.
C. Nicolas
# Posted on September 1st 2008 by C. Nicolas
Re: FS: Terry McGee unlined keyless Gidgee wood flute
Do you have any idea how much it would cost to send it insured to Europe? Everything goes priority these days. there's no snail mail anymore.
C. Nicolas
# Posted on September 1st 2008 by C. Nicolas
Re: FS: Terry McGee unlined keyless Gidgee wood flute
Where in Europe?
# Posted on September 1st 2008 by Michael Eskin
Re: FS: Terry McGee unlined keyless Gidgee wood flute
I contact Terry McGee to get info on the specific model:
"At the time I called it the Medium (sized) Rudall & Rose, but that had to go when I added another model between it and the Perfected. So these days it would be called a Rudall Refined. Based on the 5047 in Edinburgh; the same model of Rudall & Rose played by Chris Norman, but tweaked for modern pitch. Thinned head, Integral foot, Gidgee timber. An ideal flute for someone starting out, or someone struggling with their current flute."
# Posted on September 1st 2008 by Michael Eskin
Re: FS: Terry McGee unlined keyless Gidgee wood flute
The Netherlands (EU)
C. Nicolas
# Posted on September 1st 2008 by C. Nicolas
Re: FS: Terry McGee unlined keyless Gidgee wood flute
My head's spinning with all the information on McGee's site. Does your flute have a slide? And what kind of climate is your flute used to? It might be considerably damper over here. I'm thinking mainly about the cork connections.
C. Nicolas
# Posted on September 3rd 2008 by C. Nicolas
Re: FS: Terry McGee unlined keyless Gidgee wood flute
Oh and what do you mean by 'unlined head'?
C. Nicolas
# Posted on September 3rd 2008 by C. Nicolas
Re: FS: Terry McGee unlined keyless Gidgee wood flute
No slide, just the cork tenons as shown in the photos I posted.
Lined head flutes have metal inserts as an extension of the tuning slide all the way through the head joint. This one is just wood.
I live in San Diego, CA. The average humidity is about 40% and 75 degrees F.
# Posted on September 3rd 2008 by Michael Eskin
Re: FS: Terry McGee unlined keyless Gidgee wood flute
"just wood" is not a judgement of quality, but rather a matter of taste. I prefer an unlined head. A lined head is usually "brighter" (or "harsher", depending on whether you like it or not...) than an unlined head. I prefer unlined heads on wooden flutes..
# Posted on September 4th 2008 by Crackpot
Re: FS: Terry McGee unlined keyless Gidgee wood flute
Thanks, Crackpot.
Now can anyone tell me what's the matter with Casey Burns flutes?
C. Nicolas
# Posted on September 4th 2008 by C. Nicolas
Re: FS: Terry McGee unlined keyless Gidgee wood flute
Nothing is wrong with Casey Burns' flutes. His folk flute is the best value for money for a real, wooden, stripped to the bare necessities flute out there. I own one as my campfire flute.
Once in the price area of his standard flutes though, there is a lot of competition from other good makers.
# Posted on September 5th 2008 by Crackpot