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Irish Bouzoukis

Now available in our shop : our new line of Irish electro-acoustic bouzoukis..

Check out our three new models, all in solid wood and equipped with piazza pickup and 3-band graphic equalizer.

See here : Irish bouzoukis

Songbird Whistles

Now available in our shop : the new line of whistles (low et soprano) from Phil Hardy. The Songbird replaces the Kerry Pro, which was his professional line of whistles (played by Mike McGoldrick and Flook, among others) and the quality of sound and craftsmanship of the Pro line are in evidence here.

Phil Hardy is an ex-employee of Overton, who set up by himself to create...

Hammy Hamilton

Irish flute maker and player

Belfast; Cork

Colin « Hammy » Hamilton was born in Belfast in 1953 and started playing the Irish flute in the 70s. In 1979 he created the first Irish wooden flute making workshop, in the village of Cuil Aodha, Co. Cork, and today his flutes are considered as among the best in the world.

He started teachin flute in University College Cork in 1983, and in 1990 published the book The Irish Flute Players Handbook, which quick became a reference in flute teaching and learning.He recorded a solo album, The Moneymusk in 1990 and an album with Seamus Creagh and Con O'Driscoll, It's No Secret in 2000. His playing style is precise and rhythmic, with minimal ornamentation.

Website:

www.hamiltonflutes.com