Sam Murray Blackwood Keyless, D

The bottom D on this flute is voiced a bit flat, a voicing choice that suits players who drive the low end hard and want the note to open up under pressure. Players who prefer a more centered bottom D at lighter dynamics should take note. The tone holes are medium to medium-large in size. The body is African blackwood with no cracks, and the flute shows virtually no signs of play. The embouchure hole and tone holes are free of any wear.

About the Maker

Sam Murray was a traditional Irish flute maker from Belfast who relocated to Galway in the early 2000s. He made traditional Irish flutes for over 40 years, crafting his instruments in high-grade African blackwood or boxwood with sterling silver rings and keys. A respected maker revered by Irish traditional musicians, he was featured in documentaries by both the BBC and RTÉ, and his flutes have been heard on every continent.