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Catalog > Wind Instruments updated July 20, 2011

Some of the following are special order items. Please read this information on special orders.

High Spirits

High Spirits Kestrel double flute Native American style cedar, birch, and walnut flutes made in Arizona by Odell Borg. The higher pitched flutes (Kestrel D, E, Starling C, and Whitetail Hawk B) are made of Birch. Birch offers a bright, clear tone and lovely blonde aesthetic. The lower pitched flutes are available in either walnut or cedar. Walnut provides a dark, rich sound; cedar has a warmer tone, a reddish hue, and a distinctive, pleasant aroma. High Spirits flutes have 6 holes, but feature a leather tie designed to cover one of the holes if desired. Thus High Spirits flutes can be played in either of the two main Native American style flute configurations, 5 or 6 holed.
  • Based on the pentatonic scale (5 major notes)
  • Diatonic and chromatic scales can be achieved by half-holing and cross-fingering
  • One and a half octave range
  • Durable; finished with 3 coats of non-toxic hardening oil
  • Guaranteed to play easily, clear sound
  • Includes "How to Play" audio tape, instruction booklet, fingering chart
  • Accurately tuned to a specific key
  • Uni-body construction, no seams
  • 90-Day Warranty against defects, satisfaction guaranteed at time of purchase

    NOTE: Not all flutes are always in stock -- please contact us to check! Models in bold are most often in stock.

MODEL NAME KEY PRICE BUY
114-D Kestrel -- photo high D $79.00
114-E Kestrel -- photo high E $79.00
114-F# Kestrel -- photo high F# $79.00
106 Merlin C $89.00
112 Whitetail Hawk B $89.00
112-T Whitetail Hawk with Turquoise B $125.00
113-C Sparrow Hawk in Cedar -- photo A $125.00
113-CT Sparrow Hawk in Cedar with turquoise -- photo A $155.00
113-W Sparrow Hawk in Walnut A $98.00
113-WT Sparrow Hawk in Walnut with turquoise A $135.00
101-C Redtail Hawk in Cedar G $165.00
101-CT Redtail Hawk in Cedar with turquoise G $199.00
101-W Redtail Hawk in Walnut G $135.00
101-WT Redtail Hawk in Walnut with turquoise G $169.00
105-C Golden Eagle in Cedar -- photo F# $185.00
105-CT Golden Eagle in Cedar with turquoise F# $219.00
105-W Golden Eagle in Walnut F# $155.00
105-WT Golden Eagle in Walnut with turquoise F# $189.00
109-C Condor D in Cedar Bass D $265.00
109-CT Condor D in Cedar with Turquoise Bass D $309.00
109-W Condor D in Walnut Bass D $195.00
109-WT Condor D in Walnut with Turquoise Bass D $239.00
108-C Condor E in Cedar Bass E $265.00
108-CT Condor E in Cedar with turquoise Bass E $309.00
108-W Condor E in Walnut Bass E $195.00
108-WT Condor E in Walnut with turquoise Bass E $239.00
110-W Condor C in Walnut Bass C $225.00
110-WT Condor C in Walnut with turquoise Bass C $305.00
Contra Bass flutes also available in A, G and F#. Please contact us if you are interested in ordering one!
140-G Bird Head (Loon) with Turquoise -- photo G $335.00
140-A Bird Head (Loon) with Turquoise -- photo A $305.00
140-F# Bird Head (Loon) with Turquoise -- photo F# $355.00
Bird Head flutes also available in Woodpecker and Raven. Please contact us if you are interested in ordering one!
120-C Two Hawks double flute in Cedar -- photo A $265.00
121-C Twin Tail double flute in Cedar -- photo G $345.00
125 Double Kestrel, high D -- photo D $159.00
Double flutes also available in Walnut, in Bass and in other keys. Please contact us if you are interested in ordering one!
150-T Crow A with turquoise A $165.00
151-T Crow G with turquoise G $195.00
152-T Crow F# with turquoise F# $235.00
126 Custom Hardwood Flute all keys Please contact us for price
Accessories
201 Single Flute Stand -- in Spanish Cedar, Birch or Walnut $25.00
301 Small Buckskin Bag for "A" flute $49.00
302 Large Buckskin Bag for G, F, D flute $59.00

Denali Degraf

We occasionally carry Native American style flutes made by Denali Degraf, a drum and flute-maker who travels frequently between our area and South/Central America (so availability is often based on his schedule). Woods used include Spanish cedar, lenga and cherry. (Click here for photo) Various keys are available; prices range from $120-$350. Please contact us for current availability.

Woodsounds

Handcrafted from beautiful woods by master flutemaker Brent Haines, Woodsounds Native American Style flutes capture the natural beauty of the materials and are easy to play and dynamically expressive. The silky smooth finish is a pleasure to touch, yet tough as nails.

Haines also developed several innovations to help stave off "wetout." First, the slow air chamber of the flute is designed with a moisture reservoir for capturing moisture. Second, the slow air chamber is sealed to protect the wood in this very wet environment. Third, the air channel is sealed in a slick smooth finish to reduces wood swelling.

Please visit the Woodsounds website and contact us for availability and pricing.

Amon Olorin

Endblown 5 or 6-hole cedar flutes as played by R. Carlos Nakai, author of The Art of the Native American Flute (see our Books section)
  • Handmade in the U.S. by Ken Light
  • Some flutes are decorated with an animal fetish -- click here for photo

    NOTE: These are made to order for us, and the wait on these flutes is 4 months or more. Our customers say they are worth the wait! Contact us for current prices & availability.

    Sonoran in G, with bag ( Click here for photo )

    Lakota with bag ( Click here for photo )

    Large bore D with bag

    Eagle ( Click here for photo )

    PF Series Flute

    • Endblown, easy flute for beginners.
    • Made of instrument quality injection-molded ABS-resin: durable and practical
    • Accurately tuned and beautifully voiced
    • Tied with non-animal synthetic suede
    • 2 interchangeable shanks (G minor and F# minor)
    • Includes 16-inch long string tie bag and playing instructions

      Only $72.00

Nev Autry

Contact us for price and availability.

Stellar

    Handcrafted Native American style flutes, made in Washington State by Tom and Erika Stewart. Flutes can be made of many different woods, including oak, birch, maple, alder, hemlock, sitka spruce, pine pacific yew - or Tom's personal favorites; red cedar, douglas fir, cherry and walnut. Colorful decorations and cotton whippings are hand-tied to create a unique woven adornment. Click here to view some examples.
    Contact us for price and availability.

ACCESSORIES

Thundering Buffalo Native American flute bags

Handmade fleece fabric with leather ties. A large variety of prints and solid colors are available. (This photo shows a small sampling.) Let us choose one for you, contact us to see what's currently in stock, or indicate in the "notes" field on your order form what your color preferences are.

Large bags hold flutes up to 24 inches long; small bags hold flutes up to 18 inches long.

Custom bags are also available for Irish flutes, didgeridoos and other instruments! Please contact us if you are interesed in a custom bag. Thundering Buffalo Native American flute bag, small (up to 18 inches long) -- $25.00

Thundering Buffalo Native American flute bag, large (up to 24 inches long) -- $30.00