UGLY BOY FLUTES

These are flutes made with unusual or special woods and which may have additional artwork either in the blocks, inlays, construction, etc. They all have finish, come with a basic protective polarfleece bag, as well as a basic information sheet and fingering charts. (Click on “FLUTES” above)

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OCTOBER 2, 2026

SHADOW HAWK FLUTES

This line of my flutes makes the quality and clarity benchmark “Ugly Boy Sound” affordable to even tight budgets. All flutes are made with Poplar, and have been sanded to 800 grit with one coat of Buther Block oil applied. They do not come with a bag or information sheet, but the sound mechanisms are made identical to higher-end Ugly Boy Flutes. (Click on “FLUTES” above)

THE FLURRY AIN”T OVER YET… Not sure where to begin. The cornerstone was mom crossing over September 19 late at night. It was time, though there is NEVER a good time for death (or divorce, for that matter). The circle of Life will continue. She had become non-communicative and rarely had eyes open, but when I went down to see her just days before, I carried on a conversation knowing she could hear me, then played some songs she loved on the Hippie Flute, with it’s calm resonance. Aho… In just 7 days I made 3 trips to the Tryon area: speaking to the Tryon Rotary Club, vending at a woodworkers show, and presenting a lecture/performance at the large retirement community Tryon Estates. The latter was good as I created a format and show I can now replicate, blowing out cobwebs as I get back into performing. As a maker and player, there is no shortage of cool things to show and talk about. “Ugly Boy”s appearance is always a hit, and The Hippie Flute is now a great draw, as well. Too, I’d forgotten about an unusual show I have Tuesday October 6th from 5p-9p, “Block Party” on Main Street, a showcase of Haywood County artists as the Chamber of Commerce is hosting regional chambers. They want to show off what’s here (and we’re LOADED, but I’m the only flute maker). Just bought a new show tent (sorely needed) and this morning I’ll put it up for the first time and make sure I won’t have any troubles Tuesday evening! Pics later with that… And switching gears, I had the DISTINCT pleasure of having an Ugly Boy “parents” couple down from Ohio, visiting the area and spending time with me! Lee is an accomplished player and was a big help last Saturday at the woodworkers show! She nabbed the “Woody” woodpecker flute with the bobbing head, and husband Pat claimed that delicious D5 in Muirapixuna. It was a great time had by all. :-) There is one of the two F4s left in that wild Spalted Tamarind. One never got photographed as it sold the day of a recent show when it was just finished. So pretty to look at all over, that wood. The D4 ‘Log Flute” will be ready soon, hopefully by Tuesday’s show. Stay tuned for those pics, etc. We are all feeling the price of just about everything going up, and my supplies as well as shipping keep going up. As a result, my prices are going up as little as possible, but I can’t continue to absorb the increased costs. Thanks in advance for your understanding. :-) That’s it for the moment. FINALLY solved the Yahoo Mail issue, kinda sorta, but feel free to use either address listed below. With midterms looming, the inundation of unsolicited emails is overwhelming, but I’m sifting through it the best I can. # # # Browse and enjoy! Email with any questions. Bob Child weatherflute@yahoo.com weatherflute@gmail.com