Mackay Cedar body · Pacific Ebony block
Flute A
The body is made from Mackay Cedar, a rare timber found only in a small area near Mackay, Queensland. A mid-weight timber at about 660kg per cubic metre, with very fine grain and a distinct vinegar-like smell when first cut — a beautiful red-brown timber with ribbons of light beige running through it, reminiscent of a caramel milkshake with ice cream. This piece has subtle figuring the camera doesn't quite capture. As a flute timber, Mackay Cedar has a warm but clear voice — one of the maker's personal favourites acoustically.
The block is Pacific Ebony, a very hard, very dense timber from Fiji that is rarely available — almost black, hence the name.
Finished with purple leather straps, making this flute stand out from the crowd.
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Mackay Cedar body · Thai Rosewood block
Flute B
The body is made from Mackay Cedar, a rare timber found only in a small area near Mackay, Queensland. A mid-weight timber at about 660kg per cubic metre, with very fine grain and a distinct vinegar-like smell when first cut — a beautiful red-brown timber with ribbons of light beige running through it, reminiscent of a caramel milkshake with ice cream. This piece has subtle figuring the camera doesn't quite capture. As a flute timber, Mackay Cedar has a warm but clear voice — one of the maker's personal favourites acoustically.
The block is made from Thai Rosewood salvaged from a broken chair — don't let its humble background fool you, it's a beautiful dense timber with a stunning red colour and darker grain patterns through it.
Finished with black leather straps, left long for decorative purposes and can be trimmed shorter if desired — or used to tie on beads, shells, pendants or feathers.
If you wish to enquire about this flute please email me at Canaipaflutes@hotmail.com
Black Wattle body · Thai Rosewood block
Flute C
The body is made from Black Wattle, a timber not generally available commercially — this piece was salvaged from an old dead tree in Greenbank, Qld, in 2011. Dense and challenging to work — it "has opinions" — with a smell like burnt caramel when freshly cut. A beautiful timber whose colour can shift dramatically within a single piece; this flute ranges from soft golden brown to dark chocolate.
The block is made from Thai Rosewood salvaged from a broken chair — a beautiful dense timber with a stunning red colour and darker grain patterns through it.
Finished with coffee brown leather straps, left long for decorative purposes and can be trimmed shorter if desired — or used to tie on beads, shells, pendants or feathers.
SOLD. Love this one? Each flute is one of a kind, but I can craft something similar — get in touch at Canaipaflutes@hotmail.com
Camphor Laurel body · Silver Ash block
Flute D
The body is made from Camphor Laurel, a tree introduced to Australia and often considered a weed species — but the timber itself is stunningly beautiful, with a swirling, chaotic stream of grain and colour that photos don't do justice. It has a strong menthol-like smell when first cut. This flute is bold, loud, strong and clear with a robust fundamental note — it wants to be heard.
The block is Silver Ash, an Australian native timber — a beautiful, unusual, light-coloured wood that looks almost like a block of fudge.
Finished with natural coloured cowhide to match the tones of the timber. Tuned to A432hz — one for the sound healers.
SOLD. Love this one? Each flute is one of a kind, but I can craft something similar — get in touch at Canaipaflutes@hotmail.com
New Guinea Rosewood body · Thai Rosewood block
Flute E — "The Wildside"
The body is New Guinea Rosewood — a personal favourite timber acoustically, strong and warm with a rounded timbre. This piece is unusual: the barrel has the straight grain typical of New Guinea Rosewood, but the mouthpiece breaks into a chaotic, swirling tangle of colour and grain unlike anything seen before in this timber. The foot end is tame, the mouth end is wild — hence the name. Taming that wild grain took some serious effort in the making.
The block is made from Thai Rosewood salvaged from a broken chair — a beautiful dense timber with a stunning red colour and darker grain patterns through it.
Finished with coffee brown leather straps, left long for decorative purposes and can be trimmed shorter if desired — or used to tie on beads, shells, pendants or feathers.
SOLD. Love this one? Each flute is one of a kind, but I can craft something similar — get in touch at Canaipaflutes@hotmail.com
Mackay Cedar body · Australian Red Cedar block
Flute F
The body is made from Mackay Cedar, a rare timber found only in a small area near Mackay, Queensland — a mid-weight timber with fine grain and a red-brown colour running through with ribbons of light beige, reminiscent of a caramel milkshake with ice cream. As a flute timber it has a warm but clear voice.
The block is Australian Red Cedar, a rare and highly valued timber sometimes called "red gold."
Finished in dark charcoal grey leather straps, left long for decorative purposes and can be trimmed shorter if desired — or used to tie on beads, shells, pendants or feathers.
If you wish to enquire about this flute please email me at Canaipaflutes@hotmail.com
Australian Red Cedar body and block
Flute G
Made entirely from Australian Red Cedar — top-quality pieces like this are incredibly difficult to source. Red Cedar has an almost incandescent glow in strong light that cameras simply can't capture. It takes extra work to bring out a smooth finish, but it's worth the effort: the timber produces a flute with a warm, soft, soothing voice.
Finished with coffee brown leather straps, left long for decorative purposes and can be trimmed shorter if desired — or used to tie on beads, shells, pendants or feathers.
If you wish to enquire about this flute please email me at Canaipaflutes@hotmail.com
Swamp Mahogany body · Silky Oak block
Flute H
The body is a very unusual Australian native timber called Swamp Mahogany — despite the name, it's actually a Eucalyptus species. Hard, dense and genuinely heavy, it's not an easy timber to work with, but finishes beautifully with pretty, interesting grain patterns. As a flute timber it produces a strong, authoritative voice — it wants to be heard.
To complete the Australian theme, the block is Silky Oak — not actually an oak, but a Grevillea species — producing a beautiful grain that seems to shimmer and shift in the light.
Finished with coffee brown leather straps, left long for decorative purposes and can be trimmed shorter if desired — or used to tie on beads, shells, pendants or feathers.
If you wish to enquire about this flute please email me at Canaipaflutes@hotmail.com
Spotted Gum body · Jarrah block
Flute I
The body is Spotted Gum, an Australian timber among the hardest and densest to be found — solid! Colour can vary immensely; this piece is mid golden brown with a fine dark grain pattern that almost resembles reptile skin in certain light. Despite its density it's surprisingly good to work with, cutting clean and sanding to a very smooth finish. As a flute timber it produces a firm, authoritative voice — loud, strong, clear.
Continuing the Aussie theme, the block is Jarrah — also heavy, hard and dense — naturally divided down the centre between deep mahogany red on one side and near-black on the other, reminiscent of a red-bellied black snake.
Finished in black leather straps, left long for decorative purposes and can be trimmed shorter if desired — or used to tie on amulets, beads, shells, pendants or feathers.
If you wish to enquire about this flute please email me at Canaipaflutes@hotmail.com
Tasmanian Blackwood body · Walnut block
Flute J
The body is Tasmanian Blackwood, a well-known luthier timber prized for its acoustic characteristics — it can vary immensely in colour and grain. This piece is a light amber brown with a very straight, simple, elegant grain; some flute makers and players believe straight, even grain produces the best sound.
The block is Walnut, its dark colour contrasting nicely with the body.
Finished with coffee brown leather straps, left long for decorative purposes and can be trimmed shorter if desired — or used to tie on beads, shells, pendants or feathers.
If you wish to enquire about this flute please email me at Canaipaflutes@hotmail.com
Ancient New Zealand Kauri body · Thai Rosewood mouthpiece & block
Flute K — Deep Time Kauri
Made from a truly extraordinary timber: Ancient New Zealand Kauri. Long ago, giant Kauri trees were toppled by storms — some landed in peat bogs where the lack of oxygen stopped the timber from decaying. This particular lot was carbon dated at the University of Waikato in 2009 at 3,971 years old (± 35 years) — older than most of the Egyptian pyramids. Only a very limited amount of this timber remains; when it's gone, it's gone. It produces a flute tone that is warm, mellow and soft. A carbon dating report is provided with this flute.
The mouthpiece and block are Thai Rosewood, its rich dark red complementing the warm honey tones of the ancient Kauri.
Finished with coffee brown leather straps, left long for decorative purposes and can be trimmed shorter if desired — or used to tie on beads, shells, pendants or feathers. An amazing gift for a loved one on a very special occasion — unlike any other.
If you wish to enquire about this flute please email me at Canaipaflutes@hotmail.com
Swamp Mahogany body and block
Flute L
Made from Swamp Mahogany — despite the name, an Australian Eucalyptus rather than a true mahogany. An unusual timber not usually commercially available; heavy, hard and dense with complex grain patterns that give it "opinions" while being worked. With extra care it finishes beautifully, producing subtle, complex patterns that catch the light like flames — something the camera can't quite capture. This dense timber produces a strong, clear, almost authoritative voice.
The block is matching Swamp Mahogany.
Finished with coffee brown leather straps, left long for decorative purposes and can be trimmed shorter if desired — or used to tie on amulets, beads, shells, pendants or feathers.
If you wish to enquire about this flute please email me at Canaipaflutes@hotmail.com
New Guinea Rosewood body · Walnut block
Flute M
The body is New Guinea Rosewood — a personal favourite flute timber acoustically, producing a rich, warm sound with a strong voice that's never shrill. This timber performs beautifully across the full range of keys. This piece is a deep amber colour with an almost translucent glow.
The block is Walnut, its dark tones complementing the amber body.
If you wish to enquire about this flute please email me at Canaipaflutes@hotmail.com
New Guinea Rosewood body · Honduran Mahogany block
Flute N
The body is New Guinea Rosewood, a personal favourite flute timber acoustically. This piece is a particularly dark red — very unusual for this timber. Only a small amount of this red-toned wood remains, and it may not be available again once it's gone. This flute has a bold, strong voice.
The block is Honduran Mahogany, a beautiful dark timber that complements the rich red tones of the body.
Finished in black leather straps, left long for decorative purposes and can be trimmed shorter if desired — or used to tie on amulets, beads, shells, pendants or feathers.
If you wish to enquire about this flute please email me at Canaipaflutes@hotmail.com
Tasmanian Blackwood body · Silky Oak block
Flute O
The body is Tasmanian Blackwood, a well-known luthier timber famous for its acoustic characteristics. This piece is a rich amber colour with striping running end to end, giving the flute a mysterious, slightly airy sound not unlike some traditional Native American flutes.
The block is Silky Oak — not actually an oak, but a member of the Grevillea family — a lovely soft brown with dark brown flecks that look almost like a school of bait fish swimming by.
Finished with natural cowhide straps.
If you wish to enquire about this flute please email me at Canaipaflutes@hotmail.com
New Guinea Rosewood body · Honduran Mahogany block
Flute P
The body is New Guinea Rosewood — a beautiful amber/honey colour with a lovely shimmer in sunlight. This flute has a warm but clear voice.
The block is Honduran Mahogany, a beautiful dark timber.
Finished with coffee brown leather straps, left long for decorative purposes and can be trimmed shorter if desired — or used to tie on amulets, beads, shells, pendants or feathers.
If you wish to enquire about this flute please email me at Canaipaflutes@hotmail.com
All instruments shown are finished and ready to go. Commission enquiries welcome.