Description: This flute was given to me in the 1970's by a well-know New York player who specialized in historic woodwind instruments. At that time it was fully playable and I used it on and off for many years. I replaced the pads with generic flute/piccolo pads that fit the keys well. Joint corks are in good, firm condition. There has always been a thin 3 1/2 inch crack in the head joint (typical of these vintage Martin Frere's- see photo) but it does not affect the playability and could be easily repaired by a woodwind specialist or handy owner if you wish. The flute has a warm, rich, vintage sound suitable for period or Irish music. At this point it likely needs some pad replacement to bring it back into top playing condition. It comes with a vintage case (probably not original to this flute). The case is leatherbound wood with velvet lining in fair condition. The flute is stamped in several locations: Martin F.ES Paris (in a dotted circle) with the Bee logo above. The flute easily plays in A440 and I believe it could be lowered a semi tone or more by adjusting the headjoint
Price: 1119.99 USD
Location: Williamsburg, Virginia
End Time: 2024-09-26T23:58:08.000Z
Shipping Cost: 25 USD
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Features: NA
California Prop 65 Warning: NA
Unit Type: Unit
Item Length: 24"
Riser Material: NA
Finish Material: Silver keys, rings, head joint tube
Country/Region of Manufacture: France
Headjoint Material: wood
Machine Head Material: NA
Body Material: Cocus wood (looks like rosewood)
Key Type: open hole 4 key
Design: NA
Finish: Satin
Unit Quantity: 1
Brand: Martin Frere
Key Finish: silver
Bore Size: NA
Color: rich satin natural rosewood color
Set Includes: Case
Pitch: C
Instrument: Flute
Key: C
