Uebel Flutes

Tenorman · August 21st, 2007, 02:15 PM

Something reminded me (God knows what), of the Uebel flute. My Flute teacher at school acquired one, and I acquired a loan for a couple of weeks. What I remember is a very heavy instrument, that was going to take a lot of practice to hold for any length of time, but a beautiful clear ringing tone that could only be matched by the top silver flutes (the uebel is aluminium)

Are they still around and in use (Google wasn't much help) or did their weight kill them off.

Anyone who played one -- were they as good as I remember, or is that time clouding the issue

Tenorman · December 30th, 2012, 02:51 PM

Just spotted one being played at a folk gig on television

Obviously no Flute players on AAJ hence no replies

Ah well uniqueness is such a burden

Tom K · December 31st, 2012, 12:51 AM

Just BTW: Do you realise that "uebel" is a German word meaning "bad"?

Tenorman · December 31st, 2012, 08:31 AM

As does Bose I believe -- who make speakers

The Uebel family had been making musical instruments in Germany since the 19th century

All my research keeps coming up with the same thing gorgeous tone but too heavy to use for any length of time. "Flautist's shoulder" is or was an occupational hazard, even with a light silver flute

August 21st, 2007, 02:15 PM	#1
Tenorman AAJ's Spammer Exterminator Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: London - expat Scot Posts: 12,119	Uebel Flutes Something reminded me (God knows what), of the Uebel flute. My Flute teacher at school acquired one, and I acquired a loan for a couple of weeks. What I remember is a very heavy instrument, that was going to take a lot of practice to hold for any length of time, but a beautiful clear ringing tone that could only be matched by the top silver flutes (the uebel is aluminium) Are they still around and in use (Google wasn't much help) or did their weight kill them off. Anyone who played one -- were they as good as I remember, or is that time clouding the issue __________________ Birth Controller to the Jazz Community. (click on the underlined text for more information)

December 30th, 2012, 02:51 PM	#2
Tenorman AAJ's Spammer Exterminator Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: London - expat Scot Posts: 12,119	Just spotted one being played at a folk gig on television Obviously no Flute players on AAJ hence no replies Ah well uniqueness is such a burden __________________ Birth Controller to the Jazz Community. (click on the underlined text for more information)

December 31st, 2012, 08:31 AM	#4
Tenorman AAJ's Spammer Exterminator Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: London - expat Scot Posts: 12,119	As does Bose I believe -- who make speakers The Uebel family had been making musical instruments in Germany since the 19th century All my research keeps coming up with the same thing gorgeous tone but too heavy to use for any length of time. "Flautist's shoulder" is or was an occupational hazard, even with a light silver flute __________________ Birth Controller to the Jazz Community. (click on the underlined text for more information)

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December 31st, 2012, 12:51 AM	#3
Tom K Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: 7°29' E; 47°14' N Posts: 5,814	Just BTW: Do you realise that "uebel" is a German word meaning "bad"?