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. 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 keys are in effect.

The example shown above is in Casey's recommended configuration: "Session Head" in African Blackwood and body in Mopane, USD 750. This combination allows for an appropriate economy using Mopane for the body, while using more costly premium grade African Blackwood for the head joint for the greatest possible efficiency of tone. The "Session Head" contributes further volume. Also offered in all-Mopane, USD 700, and in all-African Blackwood, 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. 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. All Mopane USD 1050, with rings and slide USD 1450; Blackwood Head joint with Mopane Bodies and foot joint, USD 1100, with rings and slide USD 1500; All Blackwood, USD 1350, with rings and slide USD 1750.