McNeela McNeela African Blackwood Flute with Foam Lined Box

McNeela African Blackwood Flute (s)

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40+ Years of Superior Service
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30 Day "Try At Home" Guarantee
No Quibble Returns
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We're dedicated to exceptional service and quality. With over 5,000 delighted 5-star reviews, you can trust in our commitment to your musical journey. Your complete satisfaction is our standard.

30 Day Money Back Guarantee

We want you to be completely satisfied with your purchase, which is why we offer a hassle-free 30-day “Try At Home” returns policy.

By Musicians for Musicians

McNeela Music Instruments, founded by Paraic McNeela and Irish family owned and operated to this day, is a brand with a deep understanding of the needs and aspirations of fellow musicians. Paraic established McNeela Music Instruments over 40 years ago with a dedication to providing exceptional instruments. McNeela Music continues to thrive as a brand driven by the love and appreciation for music.

Reduced Priority Shipping Worldwide

We understand that music knows no boundaries. That's why we offer Priority Shipping to the US, UK, Europe and Rest of World at a reduced rate, to bring our exceptional musical instruments and accessories to musicians around the globe. No matter where you are, you can enjoy the convenience of shopping with us and having your chosen items carefully delivered to your doorstep.

World class aftercare service

At McNeela Music, our commitment to our customers goes far beyond the initial purchase. We believe in providing world-class after-sales service to ensure that your experience with our musical instruments is nothing short of exceptional. From the moment you choose McNeela Music, you become part of our musical community, and we are dedicated to supporting you at every step of the way. Got a Question? Ask it here and we’ll respond very quickly!

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The McNeela African Blackwood Irish Flute

**Limited Time: Free Wooden Case, Free Flute Masterclass, Reduced Priority Shipping**

Designed to a modified version of Pratten’s Perfected flute by Boosey & Co, this McNeela wooden flute delivers the characteristic Pratten big sound but with greater ease and at its current price beats all other premium wooden flutes on sale, hands down. Hear its powerful tone below ->

Session Flute

This good looking flute will get you taken seriously at any traditional Irish session and, with the excellent intonation, wonderful tone and powerful sound the McNeela Blackwood produces, you’ll always be welcomed back.

African Blackwood

We’ve chosen African Blackwood, the finest tonewood, because of its hardness, moisture resistance and excellent sound; this dense hardwood lends a dark, rich, and woody timber sound, which is exactly what you want from an Irish flute.

Sealing Technique

We use a cork-lapping sealing technique to protect the top tenon and for a firm head joint. This sealing technique also ensures zero leakage of precious air and helps you produce a ‘honking’ low D. Great for session playing.

Embouchure Hole

The flute features a squared ellipse embouchure hole for ease of play and a brighter sound. The aperture is smaller than standard Pratten-style making it easier to fill and keep filled so you can keep playing without exhausting your lungs.

Tuning Process

When you tune the McNeela African Blackwood flute for one note all others follow. Our careful and precise tuning process during the manufacturing stage means little adjustment is needed to keep it in tune, leaving you to focus on your performance.

Listen to Robert Harvey play 'The Old Flail' on the McNeela African Blackwood Flute below:

Key Features of the McNeela Blackwood Flute

Powerful sound full of character
Takes air easily
Very Responsive
Beautiful intonation, complex overtones & big volume thanks to the African Blackwood
Little adjustment needed to keep it in tune
Strong low D
Effortless 2nd octave
Tuned to standard concert pitch A440
Cork Lapped Joints
Key of D
8 tone holes (2 are decorative)
Comes with a wooden case
30-Day Money Back Trial Period - No Quibbles
Length (Top to Bottom): approximately 26"
Distance from first tone hole to last: 8"
Reduced price Priority Shipping Worldwide

Tuning Slide

The tuning slide means you can adjust the pitch to adapt to any playing situation from a session environment to outdoor recitals and everything in between. Also handy if your venerable fellow musician is playing slightly sharp or flat.

Your Flute's Voice

We recommend playing your wooden flute daily for about 15 minutes initially and steadily lengthening each playing period to help the flute develop its ‘voice’. This is a gradual process but it’s a lovely way to condition and mature the flute and well worth the time.

Caring for your wooden flute

Dry your wooden flute thoroughly after playing to prevent trapped moisture distorting and warping the wood. Always take the flute apart after playing and when storing, this takes pressure off the tenons. Lightly oil the bore only when absolutely necessary and if in a particularly dry climate, as over-oiling can cause cracks. Use cork grease on the cork lapping to allow for ease of disassembling.

Never pull the flute when disassembling, rather twist each part backwards and forwards and gently coax it off. Try to avoid very dry conditions and do not leave the flute in direct sunlight or near a source of heat. Always warm up before play.

Comes with a premium shock-proof flute case

Limited Time Only

**BONUS BEGINNER & INTERMEDIATE FLUTE MASTERCLASS**

Every purchase of the McNeela Blackwood Flute comes with five months free instant access to the Complete Flute Masterclass Series.

150 days of access to this life changing course, ($165/€160/£135 Value) completely free of charge.
Five months of expert guidance from one of Ireland’s finest flute maestros.
More than enough time to learn everything there is to know about the basics of Irish flute playing and become a confident and capable musician.

These beginner & intermediate lessons will equip you with all the skills and tools you need to sound good right from your very first note. You’ll learn everything from basic technique and ornamentation to the very best flute tunes.

The perfect introduction to traditional Irish music, this course is a great choice for any beginner musician and the perfect companion to get you started on your musical journey.

One Year Guarantee* against material defects and dissatisfaction: It's important to be protected by a comprehensive guarantee that's why we proudly offer a one year guarantee on the McNeela Blackwood Flute against any material defects. We're very comfortable with this as we know that the manufacturing process was completed to the highest spec and nothing was overlooked. Even beyond one year we will service the flute e.g. replace corks etc, for a nominal fee.

Listen to Jillian O'Malley play Touch Me if You Dare (reel):

*Please note: We cannot guarantee wooden flutes against cracks in extreme climates including the USA/Canada and Australia. If in doubt choose a polymer flute like our excellent Lon Dubh Irish Flute.

Key Points:

30 day Money Back Guarantee for any reason (from the day you receive the flute).

1 Year Guarantee against any material defects.

Free back-up service including re-corking service for 1 year (we proudly look after our customers and their instruments)

Comes with a free foam-lined box. The box contains three compartments for your whistles* and is shock absorbent for extra protection. *Please note whistles are not included.

If purchased before 12 pm (Monday - Friday) it's shipped the same business day.

Reduced Priority Shipping Worldwide

ESTIMATED SHIPPING TIMES:

IRELAND (Next Day)

UK (5 - 7 days)

EUROPE (7 days)

USA and CANADA (7 - 10 days)

REST OF WORLD (10 - 14 days)

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