＜p＞A strong, resonant flute with punchy projection that exhibits classic Rudall-style character. The rounded rectangle embouchure is accessible for a wide range of players, and the hole spacing is quite manageable.＜/p＞＜p＞Constructed in African blackwood with silver mounts and a single key.＜/p＞＜p＞Holmes McNaughton is a Northern Irish flutemaker based in County Antrim, known for building instruments rooted in the 19th-century English tradition. His flutes are well regarded among players of Irish traditional music for their tonal depth & strong projection. McNaughton has built flutes in a range of configurations, from keyless to multi-keyed, and his work draws on close study of historical instruments.＜/p＞