Among the most evocative and haunting sounds heard from the flute family are those of the low-pitched wooden flutes. With their unmatched resonance and presence, these flutes are the choice of many for a "second flute." Performers on Casey's low flutes include Matt Molloy, Garry Shannon, Grey Larsen and John Skelton.

Casey Burns offers improved low B^b and A flutes, based upon excellent Rudall examples and his own working with these designs. He has applied his recent voicing and ergonomic refinements to these, resulting in an instrument which speaks as well or better than the historical instruments. The lowest notes are strong, reedy, and "ready" speaking rapidly with little more effort than that required for a D flute. While any low flute will be a challenge for the player with small hands, the conservative ergonomic adjustments lead to an instrument which is much more comfortable than the historical antecedent.

Note: new prices for Mopane versions are in effect.

These flutes are available in Blackwood and Mopane. Boxwood is sometimes available if I can find pieces suitable for the long upper middle joints. The embouchure design currently features a single outer "cut", rather than the 3 "cut" seen on the photos here (formerly called the "Session Head"). I have changed my price of the Mopane versions to the same as blackwood, as it is now the same in price more or less, and actually harder to obtain and harder to work with sometimes. The price for the all wooden version of this flute in Bb or A is USD 900. Tuning slides featuring brass inner and outer slides are available, along with silver bands for USD 400 additional. Low flutes may also be fitted with keys at USD 450 per key in the customary 4, 5 or 6 keyed arrangements. I am no longer offering 8 keyed versions of these flutes with the two lower footjoint keys. Shipping will be calculated at time of order.

For maximum versatility, Casey offers a "Combo" low flute package: a single head joint and foot joint that share separate B^b and A bodies. Shipping will be calculated at time of order. The price is the same for Mopane and Blackwood. Boxwood is not usually available for this option, due to the difficulty of obtaining enough matching wood. Price: USD 1350, with rings and slide USD 1750.