Poplar F#m, 20.5” in length, 7/8” bore diameter. This material is excited to become a flute, instead of the predictable destiny of becoming a cardboard box. It is not one of my favorite tone woods, because it sounds too much like…..well, poplar, and by extension, like red cedar. However, I’m pleased with the end result, as to tone and visual appeal….. The fetish block is not a bird. I’m going with hybrid. I was trying to create a bear, but I think I’m stuck with gopher or possum….your choice……Sleeping Beauty mine turquoise, labradorite, Australian opal, abalone, box elder burl, and amboyna burl.
Poplar is not a favorite, but…….
