Where to get a flute with Pancham (thumb) hole ?
Hello flautists,
I am practicing on a E bass flute and I want to know where I can get a good flute with a thumb hole (Pancham hole) . Please let me know. thanks.
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Generally people don’t order readymade Flute having Thumb-hole. I suggest you visit a nearby Flute maker with your existing bass Flute, discuss together your playing style and resolve the thumb-hole. Its a matter of not more than 15mins.
And in near future, for ordering a new Flute( with thumb hole ) visit a maker in person or courier your existing thumb hole Flute to the maker.
Because even a slight deviation from the natural thumb position may lead to muscle pain in a period of time and more importantly the notes may start sounding sharp/flat because thumb is naturally trying to rest on the given thumb hole while compromising the blowing angle.
Thank you for the reply. Can you suggest me some good flute maker in bangalore, if you are aware ?
In Bangalore you can contact Shri Guruprasad ji – 9164157075. Else you can connect with Raghav Baddi ji (ashwin sir will be able to share contact number).
If you want to step a bit further then drive down to Tirupati and get it from Shri Charles ji ( I got mine from him when I went for Darshan 🙂 ).
Thank you Arjun ji, you have described my situation exactly. I am looking to rectify this by closing the thumb hole with tape which does not solve the problem as the thumb tends to rest again on the same deviated position over the tape, resulting in hissing, sharp/flat notes. So, I need to close the thumb hole with some other means and play without thumb hole or put it again properly!
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