{"title":"Randal Hauck Irish Flutes","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eRandal Hauck builds his flutes by hand in Baltimore, Maryland. Tapered bore, brass tuning slide, and a strong bottom D, at a price that puts a proper Irish flute within reach of a player just starting out.\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"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.irishflutestore.com\/collections\/randal-hauck-irish-flutes.oembed","provider":"Irish Flute Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}