John Gallagher's large-holed Rudall, and this one speaks with real authority and an excellent response. The boxwood feels nice and light in the hands and responds wonderfully. The bottom D is really strong, and the foot notes are quick and ready: John's foot keys fire off as quickly and as readily as every other note on the flute.
The boxwood is stained to a lovely dark color. There are eight keys, with the Bb on a right-hand touch, which works wonderfully. The workmanship is beautiful throughout, and the flute is in excellent condition. A fitted hard case is included.
About the Maker
John Gallagher was born in western Pennsylvania into a family of machinists, carpenters, musicians and teachers, and has learned from a line of craftsmen that includes his grandfather John Bridge, his father Patrick Gallagher, Paul Reisler, Sam Rizzetta, Rod Cameron and Jeff Sherman. He makes flutes in West Virginia, and his models include Stanesby, Grenser, Denner and Bizey designs alongside the Pratten and the Rudall & Rose, the latter in both small-hole and large-hole versions.
Condition: Used - Excellent
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