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Main Discussion Area => Around the Campfire => Topic started by: Josh on May 23, 2011, 01:27:37 am

Title: New Purpleheart flute with Video!
Post by: Josh on May 23, 2011, 01:27:37 am

Okay okay okay... I know you guys are probably tired of seeing my flutes by now so this is the last one for awhile.  I wanted to try purpleheart for a flute so here it is.  I alternated it with yellowheart for the mouthpiece and the bird is ash with a strip of purple heart running down the center.  I really like the way this one turned out.. I don't like the way it sounds as much as I like my cedar ones before but this one turned out really nice in appearance.  I will include a video at the end so you can hear it.   Also check out the stand I made for it too in the last pic.  Thanks for looking!   :)

(http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c120/deftones3333/IMAG0348.jpg)

(http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c120/deftones3333/IMAG0346.jpg)

(http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c120/deftones3333/IMAG0350.jpg)

(http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c120/deftones3333/IMAG0347.jpg)

(http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c120/deftones3333/IMAG0351.jpg)

...and the sound clip....

(http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c120/deftones3333/th_CLIP0025.jpg) (http://s26.photobucket.com/albums/c120/deftones3333/?action=view&current=CLIP0025.mp4)

Title: Re: New Purpleheart flute with Video!
Post by: Pat B on May 23, 2011, 01:39:43 am

Beautiful flute and sounds pretty good to me. ;) You play very well, Josh!  8)

Title: Re: New Purpleheart flute with Video!
Post by: JackCrafty on May 23, 2011, 02:34:16 am

 8)

Title: Re: New Purpleheart flute with Video!
Post by: raghorns on May 23, 2011, 12:21:07 pm

Josh,

I for one am glad you share with us your flute info and pics...this one is a beauty...the videos are great too...it's nice to hear what they sound like.

Thanks
Lyle

Title: Re: New Purpleheart flute with Video!
Post by: Pappy on May 23, 2011, 12:28:12 pm

Just beautiful is all I can say,you are doing some fine work. :) :)
   Pappy

Title: Re: New Purpleheart flute with Video!
Post by: Josh on May 23, 2011, 01:51:15 pm

thanks!  :)

Title: Re: New Purpleheart flute with Video!
Post by: Elktracker on May 23, 2011, 03:04:56 pm

Very nice looking flute! And you have really gotten good on that flute!!! I really like seeing your flutes and videos

Josh

Title: Re: New Purpleheart flute with Video!
Post by: R H Clark on May 23, 2011, 07:26:11 pm

That a real beauty.Sounds great too. My daughter plays flute in the band and I bought her a flute at the Twinn Oaks shoot.It's made from pine and not nearly as nice as yours.She thought it was really cool though.

I've got to do some research and learn how to make a really nice one like yours.

Title: Re: New Purpleheart flute with Video!
Post by: Josh on May 23, 2011, 07:36:44 pm

Thanks Josh and R.H.

I used Michael C's buildalong to make my first one and just used his dimensions.  I have only been making and playing these things for around 6 weeks or so.  There is a wealth of info on Yahoo Groups "Native American Flute Building" that has greatly enhanced my flute building.  Good luck on yours! 

Title: Re: New Purpleheart flute with Video!
Post by: Stoker on May 24, 2011, 12:01:35 pm

Cool..That turned out real nice.Sounds good.
Thanks Leroy

Title: Re: New Purpleheart flute with Video!
Post by: thomas h on May 24, 2011, 01:39:17 pm

that is a beautiful flute.

Title: Re: New Purpleheart flute with Video!
Post by: Josh on May 24, 2011, 08:16:59 pm

thank you Leroy and Thomas!  Glad you liked it.  :)

Title: Re: New Purpleheart flute with Video!
Post by: Lombard on May 24, 2011, 10:06:22 pm

Cool beans Josh. Not only is it a work of art, it sounds good too.

Title: Re: New Purpleheart flute with Video!
Post by: wvbowhntr on May 24, 2011, 11:21:06 pm

Man that is a beautiful piece of work.  Id like to make one but I'm almost afraid of another addiction.  My wife already says I'm obsessed with knapping and bow making. :D ;D

Title: Re: New Purpleheart flute with Video!
Post by: mullet on May 24, 2011, 11:22:51 pm

That is one, pretty flute, Bud and you can sure play it, too. I'd love to have one, I need to PM you.

Title: Re: New Purpleheart flute with Video!
Post by: Josh on May 24, 2011, 11:46:23 pm

thanks Dave and Greg!
 
Thanks Eddie!!! I would be happy to work out a trade with ya on a flute, just pm me.  :)

Title: Re: New Purpleheart flute with Video!
Post by: Will H on May 25, 2011, 11:48:59 pm

Man you have some seirious flute playin skills brotha! Dang nice work! Oh, and its nice to see a fellow deftones fan on PA  >:D

Title: Re: New Purpleheart flute with Video!
Post by: Josh on May 26, 2011, 01:32:54 am

thanks Will!  Yeah the deftones rock they've been my favorite band for awhile now.   :)  Avenged Sevenfold is good too.