The flute arrived, and it exceeds expectations. Beyond the striking combination of the woods, it is a beautiful playing instrument. I look forward to seeing the wood age and, I believe, darken. 

I’m most impressed by the substantial back pressure; even as I am currently reeling with a recent case of covid, I’m able to get quite a few phrases in before I’m out of breath. 

The tone: It’s possesses a beautiful, unique tone that is capable of somber voicing, while, at the same time, it is capable of playful, bright tones. 

Before playing it, I spent considerable time looking at the obvious craftsmanship that it contained. It’s in the small details: the obvious skill in how the body was rejoined, the 5 layers within the chevron—done with an artist’s eye, and rather than the round body shape that I'm more familiar with, the body’s, almost, battleship profile is perfectly ergonomic in the hand. 

You will be hearing from me again. 
Thanks.

Kathryn