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| This message was posted: Dec 30 2009, 04:56 PM | |||
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NA Flute Review Template Reviewer Background (optional): Newbie How many flutes do you own? 4 How many makers are represented? 4 Are you a…? (place an X next to all that apply) _X_ Enthusiast __ Performer __ Teacher __Collector How long have you been playing the NAF? Coupla months What skill level do you consider yourself? _X_ Beginner __ Intermediate __ Advanced Name of Maker: Donnie Martinez Brand name: (i.e. Earth Tone Flutes) Painted Spirits Maker Contact info: (website, email, phone# if appropriate) http://www.paintedspirit.com/home Comments on Maker (optional): Very nice guy. Easy to work with Place of Purchase: (Direct from maker, convention, store, etc.) Net Style of Flute: __Plains __Woodlands __Other:Drone __5 hole _X_6 hole __Other: Key of Flute: E Flute Range: __High __Mid __Bass __Sub-bass Wood type: __Hard __XSoft __Medium Body Wood: 1900's vintage wine barrel Redwood Block Wood: Burl Accent Wood(s): (endcaps, inlays, etc) Cost: $190 Value: (rate 1-5) 5 Measurements (optional): Total length of flute: 25" Distance between bottom three finger holes: 1-1/4" Distance between top three finger holes: 1" Appearance: (rate 1-5) 5 Comments on Appearance (optional): Absolutely stunning! The burl wood is just gorgeous Quality of Construction: (rate 1-5) 5 Comments on Construction (optional): Responsiveness: (rate 1-5) 5 Comments on Responsiveness (optional): Does the flute wet out easily? __Yes _X_No Backpressure: _x_Low __Moderate __High Air Requirement: _XLow __Moderate __High Does the flute overblow easily? __Yes _X_No Volume: __Quiet _X_Moderate __Loud Scale: _X_Pentatonic (standard) __Diatonic (major) __Other Any issues with tuning? Yes/no Comments on tuning (optional): As I stated earlier, I am a newbie, but this flute sounds great Tone: (mellow, nasal, pure, sweet, airy, etc.) mellow Summary Comments: Overall Flute Rating: (1-5) 5 ___________________    This post has been edited by horatio1226: Dec 30 2009, 04:58 PM |
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Beautiful flute. I like the birds. The flute bag is also very nice. Did you make it or buy it? Mark ___________________ |
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| This message was posted: Dec 30 2009, 05:57 PM | |||
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Thanks! A friend of mine made it. He is a very arisitc multi- talented guy. |
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Truly beautiful wood character! |
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