SAM MURRAY!! He is a renowned flute maker, originally from Belfast but currently living in Galway - highly recomended by nearly every flute player I know!
Found an address and no:
Sam Murray
The Old Forge
New Road
Galway City, Ireland
Tel: +353 91 532848
You will probably get a whole list of makers. To that list I add Casey Burns http://www.caseyburnsflutes.com/index.php and Terry McGee http://www.mcgee-flutes.com/ I own a Flute from Casey and have tried a McGee, both are gret Flutes and are also ones that you will not easily outgrow.
If you go to the Ciff and Fipple flute list: http://chiffboard.mati.ca/viewforum.php?forum=2&3603 you will find lots of good discussions of various makers. Things to consider are 1) how much do you want to spend, 2) wood or plastic, there are pros & cons to both, 3) state of your hands, if you have finger problems then you might want to work with a flute maker who addresses issues like small hands or arthritic fingers in their construction, 4) how long you're willing to wait, since many popular makers have waiting lists, 5) where you live, some wood flutes are not happy being shipped from a cool, moist climate to a hot, dry one -- at least without major efforts to keep them humidified (this is why a lot of us with good wood flutes also have synthetic instruments for travelling and hiking).
The flutemaker's directory listed by Shtrum has all the neccessary contact info, but no reviews.
The main thing is to stay away from cheap, Pakistani flute-like objects. They may seem like a bargain -- and they are, if you're planning to build a lamp. If you want to make music, look elsewhere.
We need to know your experience/skill level . Have you played a flute before? Do you currently own one. How long have you played music, particularly ITM? Truly, how serious are you about committing yourself to the time required to become accomplished? All of the above replies are very good, but if you are a newbie to the music, the advice could be more specific and helpful.
Very true jtrout, I would not reccommend either of the Flutes I mentioned before for a beginner, but for someone who A) wants a good quality Flute to play with profesionally/as an advanced or B) wants a Flute that they can grow with to the advanced stage. Same thing with a Murray Flute, well that is atleast what I have heard.
His flutes represent an incredible value, and he'll work with you to make sure you get an instrument you are satisfied with. Also, his waiting list is reasonable.
Buying a flute
Buying a flute
I kinda need help buying a flute. Can anyone recomend any good makers who i could go to!? Thanks
# Posted on April 28th 2006 by fluter
Re: Buying a flute
lol well hello fluter...guess who
# Posted on April 28th 2006 by BoxPlayer1989
Re: Buying a flute
SAM MURRAY!! He is a renowned flute maker, originally from Belfast but currently living in Galway - highly recomended by nearly every flute player I know!
Found an address and no:
Sam Murray
The Old Forge
New Road
Galway City, Ireland
Tel: +353 91 532848
Here's the link. It's a directory of flute makers from around the world.
http://www.firescribble.net/flute/makers.html
# Posted on April 28th 2006 by Shtrum
Re: Buying a flute
You will probably get a whole list of makers. To that list I add Casey Burns http://www.caseyburnsflutes.com/index.php and Terry McGee http://www.mcgee-flutes.com/ I own a Flute from Casey and have tried a McGee, both are gret Flutes and are also ones that you will not easily outgrow.
# Posted on April 28th 2006 by Unseen122
Re: Buying a flute
If you go to the Ciff and Fipple flute list: http://chiffboard.mati.ca/viewforum.php?forum=2&3603 you will find lots of good discussions of various makers. Things to consider are 1) how much do you want to spend, 2) wood or plastic, there are pros & cons to both, 3) state of your hands, if you have finger problems then you might want to work with a flute maker who addresses issues like small hands or arthritic fingers in their construction, 4) how long you're willing to wait, since many popular makers have waiting lists, 5) where you live, some wood flutes are not happy being shipped from a cool, moist climate to a hot, dry one -- at least without major efforts to keep them humidified (this is why a lot of us with good wood flutes also have synthetic instruments for travelling and hiking).
The flutemaker's directory listed by Shtrum has all the neccessary contact info, but no reviews.
The main thing is to stay away from cheap, Pakistani flute-like objects. They may seem like a bargain -- and they are, if you're planning to build a lamp. If you want to make music, look elsewhere.
Happy hunting!
# Posted on April 28th 2006 by KateG
Re: Buying a flute
We need to know your experience/skill level . Have you played a flute before? Do you currently own one. How long have you played music, particularly ITM? Truly, how serious are you about committing yourself to the time required to become accomplished? All of the above replies are very good, but if you are a newbie to the music, the advice could be more specific and helpful.
# Posted on April 29th 2006 by jtrout
Re: Buying a flute
Very true jtrout, I would not reccommend either of the Flutes I mentioned before for a beginner, but for someone who A) wants a good quality Flute to play with profesionally/as an advanced or B) wants a Flute that they can grow with to the advanced stage. Same thing with a Murray Flute, well that is atleast what I have heard.
# Posted on April 29th 2006 by Unseen122
Re: Buying a flute
And what's your budget?
That will have a major bearing on what you end up with.
# Posted on April 29th 2006 by Wurzel
Re: Buying a flute
Consider Martin Doyle.
And from the profile, sounds like you are already a flute player.
# Posted on April 29th 2006 by Whistlin'Dixie
Re: Buying a flute
I would strongly consider Hammy Hamilton.
His flutes represent an incredible value, and he'll work with you to make sure you get an instrument you are satisfied with. Also, his waiting list is reasonable.
--James
# Posted on May 1st 2006 by beardflute