A one of kind, very rare Douglas Fir Burl Flute. It is in the key of F and has a full, haunting voice.

The burl occur on huge old growth trees. This Douglas Fir Burl has been in the same family for 180 years. There was a lumber mill on the Willamette river (near Oregon City, Oregon) at the east end of the 203 bridge.

At least 80 years ago, after the mill was gone, the original owner excavated the marina, which still remains.  In the process he unearthed a huge old growth sinker log with this burl.
 
The burl had been at the bottom of a river for at least 80 years. The environment is what contributes to the blues and greens of the pitch pockets which are normally a blonde or wheat color. The wood grain around the colored pitch is now a rich swirling reddish tone.

A note from Quiet Bear:

"I was able to extract enough to create 26 flutes ranging from A to Bass C. At this time, 19 flutes remain, 7 of which are museum quality, 4 are almost as colorful, and the other 8 will have a lesser degree of the blue and green pitch pockets but will still make very fine flutes."

"The F flute that is showcased here, is the first to be created and is the "Center Cut" from the burl. It has a consistent color throughout due to it being predominately pitch, making it one of a kind."



Price: $1195