{"title":"New Flutes","description":"\u003cp\u003eCollection of all flutes we sell new from makers.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"randal-hauck-polymer-d-flute","title":"Randal Hauck Polymer D Flute","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eDespite its plain looks, the tone is classic, open and big, with a solid, vibrant low end and a strong bottom D that holds up in a session. Response is easy and the intonation is excellent. This makes an excellent travel instrument; about the only places it does not belong are a hot car and the dishwasher.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eThe body is fully tapered, in the manner of the 19th century flutes the Irish flute descends from. Modern orchestral flutes taper in the head joint instead, and a flute cylindrical in both head and body will play flat in the second octave. The taper gives proper octave correction and the complex, traditional tone that comes with it, and it is why this flute punches so far above its weight: it simply plays the way an Irish flute should.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eFinding a tapered-bore flute at this price is a challenge indeed. That is the design's whole intent. Randal set out to build a flute with all the right physics behind it, constructed in a way that stays within reach of a player just testing the waters and learning the Irish flute.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eConstruction is robust, built from schedule 80 PVC with its heavier wall. The tuning slide is brass tubing rather than plastic, with the head joint formed over it, sliding firmly and smoothly into the left-hand body section for a good seal. There is no cork to wear out and no thread to re-wind. The embouchure hole is of the rounded rectangle type.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eI really enjoy playing Randal Hauck's composite flute. It blows freely, easily and is quite responsive. It has a solid sound with a strong, vibrant low end; that includes a meaty low D. The sound is full and consistent throughout the entire range. Intonation is good and very comparable to flutes of similar design. Construction seems very durable and very well manufactured. It's a great second instrument, very affordable. It can be taken anywhere without regard to temperature or humidity, which can have a detrimental effect on wooden flutes. Thanks Randal!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e- Indianapolis Ceili Band Director, Director of the Irish Arts Academy of Indianapolis\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eAbout the Maker\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eRandal Hauck builds his flutes by hand in Baltimore, Maryland. His flutes have become one of the oft-recommended first flutes in Irish music.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Randal Hauck","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":30338116026420,"sku":"hau-f-pol-d-3","price":189.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2140\/2331\/products\/p1400185.jpg?v=1570036647"},{"product_id":"waltons-scottish-tin-whistle-starter-kit","title":"Walton's Scottish Tin Whistle Starter Kit","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScottish CD Pack contains D whistle, CD, fully-diagrammed instructions on how to play the whistle, as well as a selection of Scottish and international favorites.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the back of the box:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Scottish Whistle Pack: The Scottish whistle or tin whistle is part of the Celtic heritage and has brought endless hours of pleasure to countless generations. It is one of the easiest musical instruments to play as the fingering is not complicated.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Irish Flute Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":8245581447220,"sku":"wal-3p-sco","price":20.96,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2140\/2331\/products\/scotishwhistle.jpg?v=1526055783"},{"product_id":"galeon-delrin-pratten-irish-flute","title":"Galeón Delrin Pratten Irish Flute","description":"\u003cp\u003eAwesome Pratten flute from Galeón.  Powerful through the range with fantastic intonation.  Precisely cut rounded rectangle embouchure suits both beginning \u0026amp; advanced players.  Expressive from mild to wild.  Large finger holes suitable for those with medium to large sized hands.  Available with or without tuning slide.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"I recently ordered the 4-piece Galeon flute based on your recommendation. It's fantastic! \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBefore placing my order with you, I had to return a flute to a different retailer because of a manufacturing flaw, and there is no comparison. The Galeon flute, while only slightly more expensive, is clearly of a much higher quality. I am a complete beginner, but I have already been able to make very satisfying progress, and I can tell that this instrument will keep on giving as my skills improve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- J.M.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRelated Media\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/plugins\/video.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fblaynechastain%2Fvideos%2F872476416528705%2F\u0026amp;show_text=0\u0026amp;width=560\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" style=\"border: none; overflow: hidden;\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"I received my Galeon Pratten flute today, and I absolutely love it! It’s perfect—beautifully in tune with a crystal-clear tone. Every note plays effortlessly, even with my small-to-medium-sized hands. Interestingly, my Doug Tipple PVC flute seems to have prepared my fingers for the slight stretch between holes 5-6, which are further apart on the Tipple. I've been playing flute for 25 years, including six years of Irish flute at sessions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Galeon has excellent volume—it can be booming loud or soft as needed. I chose the rounded-rectangle embouchure hole, and its size feels similar to my silver concert flute, producing exceptional clarity and volume. This flute is incredibly responsive and easy to play—like butter! The sound is chirpy, earthy, and distinctly flutey, and I can hardly tell it’s not wood. Living in a cold climate, I’m thrilled to not worry about wood care anymore. I can’t wait to bring this flute to my next pub session and finally be heard!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA huge thank-you to Mr. Chastain and Andy (Xu Hang), the talented maker of these flutes—he truly knows his craft. Go Andy! I’m a very happy customer!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Lisa from Canada\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e","brand":"Galeón","offers":[{"title":"4-Piece Tunable (Oval Embouchure)","offer_id":44835482960098,"sku":"gal-f-del-pra-4-ov","price":499.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"4-Piece Tunable (Rounded Rectangle Embouchure)","offer_id":13897729114164,"sku":"gal-f-del-pra-4-rr","price":499.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2140\/2331\/products\/P1001458.jpg?v=1546145254"},{"product_id":"the-essential-flute-by-ellis-flutes","title":"The Essential Flute by Ellis Flutes","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Essential Flute is ideal for both Celtic music and World music of all kinds. Diatonic major tuning. Featuring a tapered head bore for improved intonation and projection. Ergonomic embouchure hole placement for right-handed player.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"What an instrument! It is everything I could hope for in a ‘3\/4 flute’ (speaking of the F flute), bright with loads of potential for the kind of old-school Irish trad I have been working on.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e- Frank Claudy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere's Frank rippin' on an Essential F. Hup!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/bgRoUDXVNSw\" data-dashlane-frameid=\"16126\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/SpD1Om16E-c\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\" data-dashlane-frameid=\"6740\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" frameborder=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSound Samples:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eD:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"20\" src=\"https:\/\/w.soundcloud.com\/player\/?url=https%3A\/\/api.soundcloud.com\/tracks\/486027465\u0026amp;color=%23ff5500\u0026amp;inverse=false\u0026amp;auto_play=false\u0026amp;show_user=true\" data-dashlane-frameid=\"16134\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"no\" allow=\"autoplay\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEb\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"20\" src=\"https:\/\/w.soundcloud.com\/player\/?url=https%3A\/\/api.soundcloud.com\/tracks\/486027804\u0026amp;color=%23ff5500\u0026amp;inverse=false\u0026amp;auto_play=false\u0026amp;show_user=true\" data-dashlane-frameid=\"6484\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"no\" allow=\"autoplay\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eC\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"20\" src=\"https:\/\/w.soundcloud.com\/player\/?url=https%3A\/\/api.soundcloud.com\/tracks\/597340230\u0026amp;color=%23ff5500\u0026amp;inverse=false\u0026amp;auto_play=false\u0026amp;show_user=true\" data-dashlane-frameid=\"6485\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"no\" allow=\"autoplay\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSee Geoffrey make an Essential Flute in this film! (Flute played in score is the Essential C.)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"fb-root\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cscript async=\"1\" defer crossorigin=\"anonymous\" src=\"https:\/\/connect.facebook.net\/en_US\/sdk.js#xfbml=1\u0026amp;version=v3.3\"\u003e\u003c\/script\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fb-video\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/GeoffreyEllisFlutes\/videos\/1492296307572134\/\"\u003e\n\u003cblockquote cite=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/GeoffreyEllisFlutes\/videos\/1492296307572134\/\" class=\"fb-xfbml-parse-ignore\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/GeoffreyEllisFlutes\/videos\/1492296307572134\/\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI'm honored to be the subject of a \"micro-documentary\" by multi-talented film maker Blayne Chastain, who also composed and performed original music for the film using one of my Essential Flutes (the same flute that I'm making in the video, actually!). This film is an artistic snapshot of my flute making process for all of you who have wondered what goes on in the workshop :-) Thank you Blayne for this amazing piece of work! (Hint: increase the video quality in your settings to HD!)\u003c\/p\u003e\nPosted by \u003ca href=\"#\" role=\"button\"\u003eGeoffrey Ellis Flutes\u003c\/a\u003e on Tuesday, March 5, 2019\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Geoffrey Ellis Flutes","offers":[{"title":"Bb - Cherry","offer_id":44096490995938,"sku":"ell-ess-bb-che","price":379.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"D - Bocote","offer_id":44096491028706,"sku":"ell-ess-d-boc","price":349.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"D - Maple","offer_id":44096491061474,"sku":"ell-ess-d-map","price":349.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"D - Sapele","offer_id":44096491094242,"sku":"ell-ess-d-sap","price":349.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2140\/2331\/products\/P1001656.jpg?v=1618002883"},{"product_id":"doug-tipple-pvc-irish-flutes","title":"Doug Tipple PVC Irish Flutes","description":"\u003cp\u003eProud to represent Doug's flutes here at IFS!  Doug has cracked the code on making great \u0026amp; affordable PVC style Irish flutes with excellent power, tone \u0026amp; intonation!  His flutes, though cylindrical, still have excellent intonation through their range thanks to the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tippleflutes.com\/the-tipple-fajardo-wedge\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTipple\/Fjardo wedge\u003c\/a\u003e that he places in the headjoint.  Nice!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe offer his low D flute with 3 different finger hole placements: Inline, Offset and Offset Small-Handed.  Both offset models have holes 3 and 6 offset.  The Offset Small-Handed model has a shorter reach from hole 5 to hole 6.  This makes the E note a bit less-strong in tone but is a good compromise for those with smaller hands. See the photo of the 3 flutes together to compare.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach flute comes with a cleaning wire rod, swab and soft-pouch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"I just received my Doug Tipple Low-D Small-Hand Offset flute and I'm absolutely delighted. I'm a self-taught amateur player, and this flute is so much easier to play than my low-D bamboo flute. The first person to hear me play it said it evokes the warmth of a human voice. I love its responsiveness and its forgiving embouchure. The look and feel could pass for ebony, and it's hard to imagine ebony sounding so much better as to justify its cost. I'm enjoying playing again. Thank you Doug Tipple, you are a flute genius!\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e-Vivek from New York\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e","brand":"Doug Tipple","offers":[{"title":"G","offer_id":43189569061090,"sku":"tip-g","price":124.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"G Offset","offer_id":43479350411490,"sku":"tip-g-o","price":124.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"F","offer_id":43189569093858,"sku":"tip-f","price":124.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"F Offset","offer_id":43479350444258,"sku":"tip-f-o","price":124.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"E","offer_id":43189569126626,"sku":"tip-e","price":124.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"E Offset","offer_id":43479350477026,"sku":"tip-e-o","price":124.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Eb","offer_id":43189569192162,"sku":"tip-eb","price":124.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Eb Offset","offer_id":43479350509794,"sku":"tip-eb-o","price":124.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"D Inline","offer_id":43189569290466,"sku":"tip-d","price":124.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"D Inline (White\/Simulated Ivory)","offer_id":47816747516130,"sku":"tip-d-wht","price":124.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"D Offset","offer_id":43189569356002,"sku":"tip-d-o","price":124.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"D Offset (White\/Simulated Ivory)","offer_id":47816749547746,"sku":"tip-d-o-wht","price":124.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"D Offset \"Small Handed\"","offer_id":43189569421538,"sku":"tip-d-os","price":124.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"C Offset","offer_id":45373881942242,"sku":"tip-c-o","price":134.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2140\/2331\/products\/1O0A1615.jpg?v=1659749649"},{"product_id":"galeon-8-key-3d-printed-pratten-irish-flute","title":"Galeon 8-Key 3D Printed Pratten","description":"\u003cp\u003eHere's our initial video review of the 6-key.  This flute is now available with all 8-keys!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/-EMVIkPre8c\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\" data-dashlane-frameid=\"3068\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" frameborder=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e8-Key Pratten style (partial brass lined head w\/ tuning slide), key of D.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eElliptical Embouchure\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBody: Resin (3D printed)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKeys: Nylon (3D printed)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHead: Resin with partial brass lined\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTrim rings: Stainless Steel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAlso features an adjustable endcap and plastic case with locking mechanism for the headjoint and body.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Galeón","offers":[{"title":"8-Key","offer_id":46176176439522,"sku":"gal-f-8k-r","price":899.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"8-Key Left Handed (Special Order)","offer_id":46176176472290,"sku":"gal-f-8k-l","price":899.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"8-Key (Offset 3 \u0026 6)","offer_id":46853016649954,"sku":"gal-f-8k-off","price":899.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2140\/2331\/files\/Image00017.jpg?v=1734360286"},{"product_id":"galeon-f-p","title":"Galeón Delrin Firth, Pond \u0026 Co Irish Flute, D","description":"\u003cp\u003eModeled after a Firth, Pond \u0026amp; Co. flute similar to the one played by Grey Larsen, this Delrin flute offers strong resonance and projection while remaining accessible to players with smaller hands. It features a rounded rectangle embouchure, providing a focused, responsive tone ideal for Irish traditional music. Made from Delrin—a low-maintenance alternative to tonewoods like African Blackwood—this flute requires minimal upkeep. Pitched in D. Includes soft case.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReview from a happy customer!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI was struggling to learn on a traditional Pratten style flute, also in delrin, so was questioning the little voice that said \"get this one, quick!\" I'm so glad I did. And thank you for the description that convinced me to do so. The Galeón is exactly what I need. It requires much less air to fill, and even as a rank beginner I'm getting lovely tone from it. The ability to turn the bottom joint just 1-2mm toward my right hand allows me to work within my more limited range of motion after healing from broken wrists. My struggle with the first flute was partially due to its traditional build and heavier weight, and partially to wrist strain. I'd recommend this flute to anyone who needs lighter weight, the ability to adjust right and left hand sections separately, and smaller tone holes for easier sealing. Thank you again for making this flute available!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Kay in Washington\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e","brand":"Galeón","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43645668917474,"sku":"gal-f-del-fp-4","price":499.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2140\/2331\/files\/1Q7A0280.webp?v=1744691171"},{"product_id":"ellis-bamboo-flutes","title":"Ellis Bamboo Flutes","description":"Bamboo is one of the most useful plants on Earth, and it has a millennia long history as being a valued flute-making material in cultures all over the planet. Crafting high-quality bamboo flutes is a delightful challenge, because each piece is unique and requires the maker to adapt to its organic nature.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThese bamboo flutes play the diatonic major scale and are suitable for many types of folk music, including Irish Traditional Music and related styles. They are made from a species of bamboo (\u003cem\u003ebambusa multiplex silverstripe\u003c\/em\u003e) that exhibits a natural taper in the bore which improves the tuning balance and response. The lip plates are also made from bamboo, though they are tinted with a dye.”\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Irish Flute Store","offers":[{"title":"D","offer_id":44096536772834,"sku":"ell-bam-d","price":349.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"E","offer_id":44096536805602,"sku":"ell-bam-e","price":349.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"F","offer_id":44096536838370,"sku":"ell-bam-f","price":349.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2140\/2331\/products\/ell-bam-d2.jpg?v=1685055037"},{"product_id":"bocote-shakuhachi-1-8-key-of-d","title":"Bocote Shakuhachi 1.8 Key of D","description":"\u003cp\u003eBocote wood jiari-style shakuhachi. Weight: 386 g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe shakuhachi is a Japanese end blown flute that is normally made with 5 holes and tuned to the pentatonic minor scale. 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With traditional, jiari-style bamboo instruments the makers used an \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Toxicodendron_vernicifluum\" style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eurushi\u003c\/a\u003e paste to shape the bore (hence the paste references) but when the flutes are made from wood this shape is created using special reamers to cut the bore profile.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA tapered bore allows for more precise upper octave tuning (which is necessary on flutes made with thick-walled Madake bamboo) and a distinct type of voice. 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