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03/27/2008: "Pre-production for July"
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Well, I did it: put up an eBay listing for a bass flute, which runs for three more days. Decided to try something I haven't done in a long time, and started the auction at a laughably cheap price just to spur some action. That can be a risky strategy if the right people don't happen to see the listing, so I figured it'd be prudent to get the word out, hence this paragraph. I suppose I could get an accomplice to "buy" the flute if it's in danger of selling for way too little... surely eBay would approve of that innocent strategy!

Anyway, it's over there until Sunday evening. Why bother with a link? It's easily located if you're inclined to do so.

I'm trying to plug away on flute production and slowly build up an inventory for the one major show of the year, coming in July. The plan is to NOT suffer through a mad, frenzied rush over the last couple of pre-show weeks, as has been my historical pattern-- that way I could theoretically begin the event in a relaxed state. What a concept! Hope it works.

What this means is that there'll be quite a few ready-made flutes available over the next few months, since I can't just hoard all of them for the show. In fact, as of now we have several, and just off the top of my head there are an F major and a D major, as well as minor-key flutes in C, C#, A alto, and a few others I'm not remembering. We'll try to keep a running tally while the inventory grows, and as usual inquiries are welcome. --r.


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Posted by James
Friday, March 28th

Hey Mr. Romy B....worry not for the flute will bring at least the 265.00 your beginning price.
Question: How long did you work on this flute and how does one store the Flute when not in use ie, upright flute stand etc??.......looks like a well crafted instrument

Posted by Romy
Friday, March 28th

James, storage isn't really a fussy issue. The main thing I stress is that moisture shouldn't be allowed to sit in the instrument for a long time, so the flute should rest in a well-ventilated place to dry out after playing. Especially, don't put it away in an enclosed space or a case right after playing!

As for how I long I worked on this flute, you got me there... I'm always working on fifty things at once and never have calculated the exact time for an individual flute.

Another way to answer your question is that it took me 25 years to produce that flute. (smiley emoticon)

But seriously, I could probably make two or three of those a week... if I were more self-disciplined.

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