{"product_id":"reclaimed-poplar-flute-f-432-hz","title":"Reclaimed Poplar Flute — F#, 432 Hz","description":"\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"260\" data-end=\"353\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"260\" data-end=\"353\"\u003eA warm, responsive flute made from reclaimed Poplar, with an easy feel for smaller hands.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"355\" data-end=\"658\"\u003eThe Poplar used to make this flute has an interesting history. I salvaged the wood from the frame of an old \u003cstrong data-start=\"463\" data-end=\"515\"\u003efuton chaise lounge that was headed for the dump\u003c\/strong\u003e. I liked the character of the wood and decided it deserved another life—as a musical instrument rather than furniture headed for the landfill.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"660\" data-end=\"931\"\u003eThis particular piece of Poplar is light in color, with a fine, understated grain. It's not a flashy piece of wood, and that's part of what I like about it. The simple beauty of the Poplar lets the craftsmanship and the natural character of the wood speak for themselves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"933\" data-end=\"1174\"\u003eI've paired the Poplar with \u003cstrong data-start=\"961\" data-end=\"1008\"\u003eBlack Walnut for the mouthpiece and footcap\u003c\/strong\u003e, giving the flute a darker contrast at each end. The block is made from \u003cstrong data-start=\"1081\" data-end=\"1114\"\u003eBlack Locust and Black Walnut\u003c\/strong\u003e, with a small \u003cstrong data-start=\"1129\" data-end=\"1149\"\u003eTurquoise accent\u003c\/strong\u003e adding a touch of color.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"1176\" data-end=\"1493\"\u003eMusically, this flute has a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1204\" data-end=\"1230\"\u003ewarm, responsive voice\u003c\/strong\u003e. It speaks easily and doesn't require a lot of effort to get it going, making it a particularly comfortable flute for someone with \u003cstrong data-start=\"1362\" data-end=\"1379\"\u003esmaller hands\u003c\/strong\u003e. The finger spacing is easy to manage, so this is a flute that feels approachable from the moment you pick it up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"1495\" data-end=\"1699\"\u003eTuned to \u003cstrong data-start=\"1504\" data-end=\"1520\"\u003eF# at 432 Hz\u003c\/strong\u003e, it has a warm and inviting character that makes it a lovely instrument for personal playing, quiet exploration, or simply sitting down with your breath and seeing what develops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"1701\" data-end=\"2019\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1701\" data-end=\"1729\"\u003eA note about the tuning:\u003c\/strong\u003e I design these flutes so the block can be slid slightly back from the fipple, raising the pitch so the flute can be played at \u003cstrong data-start=\"1856\" data-end=\"1866\"\u003e440 Hz\u003c\/strong\u003e as well. Although this flute is built and voiced around 432 Hz, you have the flexibility to play at either tuning depending on what you're playing with.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"2021\" data-end=\"2233\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2021\" data-end=\"2029\"\u003eKey:\u003c\/strong\u003e F#\u003cbr data-start=\"2032\" data-end=\"2035\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2035\" data-end=\"2046\"\u003eTuning:\u003c\/strong\u003e 432 Hz\u003cbr data-start=\"2053\" data-end=\"2056\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2056\" data-end=\"2065\"\u003eBody:\u003c\/strong\u003e Reclaimed Poplar\u003cbr data-start=\"2082\" data-end=\"2085\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2085\" data-end=\"2110\"\u003eMouthpiece \u0026amp; Footcap:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black Walnut\u003cbr data-start=\"2123\" data-end=\"2126\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2126\" data-end=\"2136\"\u003eBlock:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black Locust \u0026amp; Black Walnut\u003cbr data-start=\"2164\" data-end=\"2167\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2167\" data-end=\"2177\"\u003eInlay:\u003c\/strong\u003e Turquoise\u003cbr data-start=\"2187\" data-end=\"2190\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2190\" data-end=\"2204\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eHand Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well suited to smaller hands\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mark Granger Music","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49642046357659,"sku":null,"price":375.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0735\/3126\/1083\/files\/AB9A3AE8-649B-41C3-AE80-91C0E6442E9F.jpg?v=1790376478","url":"https:\/\/www.markgrangermusic.com\/products\/reclaimed-poplar-flute-f-432-hz","provider":"Mark Granger Music","version":"1.0","type":"link"}