FireSong Flutes #12

This is a flute made by special request of someone who found out I make them. This is my first actual ‘commissioned’ and sold flute. It is Black Cherry with a hand carved ‘campfire’ bird made of Walnut with a Beech base and with burnt in details. I have chosen the campfire as my ‘standard’ bird because of making music around the campfire and my chosen name ‘FireSong’. The burnt rings at the foot were done with a stainless-steel ‘burn wire’ to represent the four winds. It is in the key of G with a 3/4” bore. Overall length is 22”. The ‘bird’ is tied on with leather thongs. This is my best one yet, very clear tone and good tuning. I hope the requester gets as much enjoyment playing it as I did in making it! Hope many more will follow.

-- Dennis, WV, http://mysite.verizon.net/drbyte