A question I’m often asked is “what’s the difference”? Well – my standard flutes play pretty well, and they’re in tune; and they don’t have anything wrong with them… BUT When making a premium flute, I go the extra mile; and this post will tell you some of the ways I do this. It’s not […]
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RSS feed for this sectionThe coming plans!
In the absence of any “Custom” comissions at the moment, I have a couple of plans for upcoming projects. First off, I have a stick of Cherry that needs to be made into a G, Ab or A flute much like the one you’ve just seen on my Facebook Page. That is already on the […]
Coming Soon!
These are replica Eagle feathers; and soon they’ll be available for Stonelaughter Flutes at very reasonable rates. Watch out on the site for news of their arrival!
Flute 365 – Day 47 – Maker’s Mark
Most flute makers make some mark on their flutes to identify their work – mine’s pretty simple; an image of Kokopeli, “SL” for my name, and the key of the flute. A loose grain like western red cedar makes it hard to be neat!!
Flute 365 – Day 46 – A new flute is born!
This flute was made today… B Flat and made of Western Red Cedar, with a cherry bird.
Flute 365 – Day 40 – Bubinga
Following a snap in the body of this flute, I put in an ash piece and made an absolutely stunning (though I say it myself) flute which is now with an extremely happy owner. Bubinga is an exotic wood which is incredibly dense and hard… but as you can see has amazing grain.
New product lines!
As of today, the “Custom Order” facility of my site has been beefed up with three “ranges” you can order from. The Buffalo Grass range is the starting point; it’s only £80 (fixed). You get to choose the key of the flute within a certain range and I do the rest; it’s finished in a […]
Flute 365 – Day 34 – Sending one on!
This is a flute about to meet its new owner.
Flute 365 – Day 4
The cutting begins!
Flute 365 – Day 3
Marked up and ready to begin…