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
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Truly beautiful wood character!