Forum Comments
Comments from members of The Session Discussions.
The Session is a website dedicated to Irish traditional music and particularly to the exchange of traditional tunes.
“[...] If you go for a keyless Doyle, you will probably be surprised to learn how short the waiting period is. By all means contact Martin! He's not only brilliant maker but a very nice and helpful person.” (28/05/2007)
“[...] I was lucky, Martin had my flute for me in a matter of weeks. Hope you don't have to wait too long! Doyle is a very good choice.” (28/05/2007)
“[...] I just can't resist to add that Martin Doyle Celtic D Flute is my absolutely number one. This is exactly the instrument I've been looking for ever since I started! Perfectly in tune, easy to play, versatile and beautiful. Can't imagine anything better.” (28/05/2007)
“[...] I play a Martin Doyle flute and love it. I've never had much trouble with the lack of a slide.”
(07/04/2007)
“Just recently, had a chance to try out the "Celtic design" flute of Martin Doyle (D), and I'm still under big impression - impeccable high octave, strong base, a true dream of a flute player [...]” (19/02/2007)
“I have a Martin Doyle keyless Blackwood and can't praise this mans flutes enough [...] Martin had the flute to me in 3 weeks of my placing the order. I know you are in no rush, but you can't be bad to that! The bottom end is extremely strong and very dark and rich. Tuning is precision, volume is 'session perfect' [...]”
(19/02/2007)
“[...] I also wish to put on record here that the Doyle flute is a wonderful instrument, great value and Martin is a gentleman to do business with.” (08/01/2007)
“[...] buying from Martin Doyle will insure you get a great flute.” (01/10/2006)
“I purchased a Martin Doyle keyless D flute at the Doolin Music store in Doolin, Co. Clare this last summer. It's made of Mopane wood, a beautiful chestnut brown grained wood. It has an unlined head joint, i.e. there is no metal tuning slide inside the headjoint. As a result it has a beautiful woody tone. It is tunable still with a cork lined joint between the head and body. I love this instrument more every day I play it and I'm getting my embouchre whipped into shape [...]” (16/03/2004)
“[...] I am currently playing a keyless cocus wood flute by Martin Doyle and would recommend checking him out. His flutes are excellent and he is a very friendly and amenable chap.” (03/04/2003)
“I just managed to acquire a Martin Doyle flute from an independent seller. This is the best flute I have ever played, hands down. I love it. I would recommend his flutes to anyone. Wow, I was just totally blown away by how easily and consistently it plays. Kudos to Martin.” (30/03/2003)
“I don’t play the flute, but my daughter does and we spent the summer trying out flutes for her as an upgrade from the basic student flute she started with. At the Willie Clancy week we stumbled across flutes by a maker in Bray, Ireland, Martin Doyle. We bought one for her which has an exceptional tone and I would highly recommend him as a maker. He does a range of keyed/non keyed instruments and ones with or without a tuning slide. The one we got our daughter has no tuning slide but is has an internal cork which can be adjusted easily with a tuning gauge which he supplies. It has been tried out now by just about all the flute players we know... most of them don’t want to give it back!” (23/09/2001)
Comments from members of The Chiff & Fipple Flute Forum.
Chiff & Fipple is a website dedicated to the humble tin whistle and Irish traditional music.
“I had the chance to play a keyless (either rosewood or mopane - not sure which) Doyle that was on consignment in a store in St. Louis just last month, and it was a wonderful flute.” (23/11/2005)
“[...] I have owned Doyle flutes both with and without slides—I much prefer a flute with a slide were I to have just one flute. [...] Martin is a lovely, intelligent fellow and a great craftsman. [...] Martin is as yet an undiscovered treasure.” (23/08/2005)
“[...] Martin Doyle's flutes are lovely. Good value, good volume, play in tune, worth twice as much.” (14/07/2005)
“I've been playing the flute for a couple of years now and currently play a Doyle unkeyed. I'm reassured to hear that his flutes are regarded with admiration by such experienced players.” (13/07/2005)
“Great flutes... I played one in Salzburg and was very impressed.” (26/05/2005)
“I had one for years that I dearly loved. Terrific flute and terrific value (for the slideless celtic model). Mine wasn't the most powerfully projective flute I've played but the tone was outstanding!” (26/05/2005)
“[Martin Doyle flutes] are very good instruments, and in the right hands they can become deadly weapons... if you're into that sort of thing. [...]” (27/04/2005)
“A gent that comes to the local sometimes (and is also the organizer of the Friday Harbor Irish Music Camp) has a blackwood Doyle with tuning slide. I found it to be a pretty versatile flute: powerful if you push, gentle if you stroke it.” (26/04/2005)
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