Garry Somers Flute

Hi all,

I thought I'd take a chance and buy one of Garry's delrin flutes, at the excellent price of £230 odd. I have to say it's a beautiful instrument, extremely well made and finished, and now that I've got used to the embouchure I can make it honk!

Gary is an Irishman living in Brazil, and as far as i know comparatively new to flute-making, but if this flute is anything to go by he's going to have a full order book!

He makes 3 different models- I went for his Pratten style, which won't be for everyone as the toneholes are very big, to give it that classic Pratten volume, but already after a couple of days I love it!

You can get his flutes from either the irishflutestore or contact him direct, you won't be disappointed.

Just to say that I have no connection with Garry at all, I just thought I'd give him a mention.

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Permalink Reply by Lars 'Larry Mór' Mott on October 26, 2011 at 11:17

Great initiative!

It always helps deciding what to go for when you see 'reviews' online!

Cheers!

I'd appreciate a picture or two of it as well ;)

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Permalink Reply by Harry Faulkner on October 26, 2011 at 11:19

just nipping off to the shop, but I'll stick a couple of photos up when I get back!!

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Permalink Reply by Harry Faulkner on October 26, 2011 at 13:41

3 photos of the Somers flute...

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Permalink Reply by Harry Faulkner on October 26, 2011 at 13:43

oops... one more

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Permalink Reply by Harry Faulkner on October 26, 2011 at 13:44

need new glasses!!!

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Permalink Reply by Lars 'Larry Mór' Mott on October 26, 2011 at 14:09

Looks really nice, price is a steal as well!

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Permalink Reply by Harry Faulkner on October 26, 2011 at 14:23

here's a little clip, any deficiencies are in my playing and my recording equipment....

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Permalink Reply by Lars 'Larry Mór' Mott on October 26, 2011 at 14:27

That IS a steal!!

Impressive, really!

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Permalink Reply by Harry Faulkner on October 26, 2011 at 14:32

You're right Lars, I think I struck gold there!!

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Permalink Reply by Kees Knegt on November 23, 2014 at 17:58

Well, just ordered the Gary Somers "Rudall &Rose" model....assume it will arrive sometime next week....Can't wait to lay my hands on her, on the clips I've listened so far, they sound grand. When I have some time to spare, I'll post my own review here on site. like, the Garry Somers flute in the eyes of a true beginner :-)

cheers Kees