Thoughts on the Bamboo Sax

[@bveracka]

Erik, you are an excellent example of what I believe is the ultimate modern man; you found something you're passionate about, and you took it to the next level. Additionally, it's good that you don't seem to take yourself too seriously either, which is a mistake I think many of us craftsmen & artists make all too often. And WOW...that yard looks like a slice of heaven. Bamboo is such awesome plant, and I'm glad I'm obviously not alone in thinking so! ~Best Regards & Well Wishes from Cape Cod, Massachusetts =)

[@RyanSpendlove]

I like how the reverb kicks in as soon as he plays :) Sounds great.. I want one!

[@justinronberg4936]

Love the sax & the beautiful sound I am very inspired thanks Erik 😊👍

[@ErikTheFlutemakerCom]

Hi Justin: You are our best customer south of the Equator! Thank you so much. You have been a personal encouragement to me. As I am reminded these flutes are played and enjoyed all around the world. Thanks for shopping at www.Eriktheflutemaker.com

[@57blondstrat]

I have one of his Starry nights Penny Whistles and it sounds and looks great. We played it with reverb and also naturally. Its plays just as he described it on his website. He also return my phone calls ASAP and answered all of our questions about flutes. He's very genuine and he makes excellent flutes. This guy puts his heart and soul into his instruments. I'm planning on getting one of the Barri sax models soon

[@MoodyMo]

Nice sound. It has a slight nasal sound like a clarinet yet soft like a flute with a sax overtone. Unique. I'm sold.

[@ttocsify]

an amazing, haunting sound.incredible!

[@deckerpaterson691]

i like this a lot and i don't even play anymore, nor remember how! you are such a delight to watch!

[@jeanmallette5615]

Blew my mind how amazing and beautiful this was to see and hear.

[@UnkleSteve100]

LOL ! Luv the passion and sharing and walking right into the pool at the end playing and doing the back float. Thats the funnest learning I have ever had, Bravo!

[@monogramadikt]

wow great sound, have always loved sax, don't hear enough of it in todays music

[@MakerCuisine]

wow what an incredible sound

[@feelixsimo833]

love watching your video's they always make me smile

[@UFOIST]

Thanks Erik for your light hearted tutorial....

[@jivraeljones8785]

Bamboo flute makers are a rare wonderful breed! Sax makers that have been around for a long time, at least since the 80's like Brian with the "xaphoon.com", Erik the flute maker, and Nicholas with his "bushsax.com" from australia are all the original pioneers in their successful hybrid reed flutes. Thanks guys for creating such great soulful new musical instruments! Between these 3 designers a 6 year old to an 93 year old , can learn and play a reed easily. These guys create musicians & soul!

[@aerialphoto]

my kid and I are craking up at the ending. just bought one from St Augustine FL. cant wait to start playing

[@McGillMusicSaxSchool]

Brilliant. I want one of those!

[@jdsr4c]

"The bigger the flute the deeper the toot!" 02:53

[@James-en1ob]

Shakespeare

[@congerscott6064]

That's what she said lol 👍.

[@franco8152]

beautiful sound it makes

[@MBP1111]

I love you Erik, thank you, God Bless you!!!

[@Bugside]

Erik is the coolest guy in the world! I'll soon order a bunch of flutes and a sax Think I'll go for an arab flute, a japanese, the medium sax and a regular flute May you live forever Erik

[@Benshurt]

I just ordered the Alto and I can't wait to have it to play. Your awesome thank you for what you do. :)

[@ErikTheFlutemakerCom]

We add reverb to our recordings. And videos. Gives a fuller voice. i guess my next sax video will be with out any make up to appease the reverb police. Erik

[@chikugensai]

a bamboo sax? That's incredible! Great sound!

[@meiyuurban7457]

simply from nature! i am so happy to see this video! he is happy music!

[@gabbishleegifted4752]

Oh man the sounds are pretty and full so full

[@ErikTheFlutemakerCom]

On the spot. the recordings from my cds are evident. The production team did add some reverb to my sax playing.

[@henningdamberg2206]

Aw, my Gosh! You are great!!! It is so much fun listening to you!!! thank you :)

[@thiagosilvasoares3553]

Congratulations Erik, very good tutorial

[@DDD-jy2ln]

Blessed that I got to see this. Will probably be buying one soon.

[@djondjon]

Your music is just simply BEAUTIFUL! I'd LOVE to hear much MORE!

[@JoseFernandes-ct6ym]

Wow Eric it's só Wonderfull Simply wonderfull

[@solo2000ish]

very information,lovely tone and a good sense of humour

[@albertsystem]

Nice ending in the pool. It seems that you have found your place in this crazy world. Congratulations!

[@sonnyitaliano4158]

I just love the idea of an instrument created from nature that can produce such beautiful sounds. Eric makes the best flutes. when will you create a soprano versions?...

[@wholeshebang1]

...and then a _sopranino_ sax!

[@daviddiamond2415]

I have one critique of your videos (and of most other videos that demo musical instruments). It is ok to demo them with reverb, but one also needs to hear them dry. It is somewhat misleading to have a deep reverb in the middle of a bamboo grove. _That said, I am a great fan of yours._ I love my tenor All-Terrain Sax, and, if you had a video of a side-by-side comparison of the AT and the bamboo models (both dry and with reverb), I could be tempted to buy a bamboo sax also.

[@ocayaro]

You have a natural talent for television.

[@jpomalay3367]

I love your clip brother it sound great and pure

[@dimswet]

We saw your tool and were amazed by the sound of it, thank God for your talent, I'd like to buy your instrument, I live in Kazakhstan.

[@billpalmer6697]

It's really good to see you on the internet. I remember you from TRF. I was Merlin the Magician there for 26 years! I still have the Xaphoon I purchased from you years ago!

[@ErikTheFlutemakerCom]

Hi Bill. Nice to hear from you. I am sure you might need a new reed. I recommend a tenor 1 1/2 on all my bamboo saxes. Regards, Erik

[@billpalmer6697]

Erik The Flutemaker That's good to know! BTW, I recently purchased a completely restored C Melody sax. The first sax I ever played was one of these. It's in amazing condition. I wish my dog liked it as much as I do! Take care, Bill

[@celc100]

simply awesome. gotta show my pop this.

[@Oldgringo47]

Man, Erik. you are awesome!! I have never heard of a bamboo sax.

[@IittleEvil]

This is very interesting, the way you behave for the camera is very refreshing.

[@ErikTheFlutemakerCom]

thank you :)

[@thomasc.jackson7432]

Beautiful work!!!

[@RainVine]

wow that is an incredible instrument

[@BuzzyWhitlowIndy]

Awesome on everything!

[@agriciobrazil2391]

Excellent. Congrat's!

[@samsthelaw]

how amaising can you get.well done man

[@GingerLeeH]

Great sound.

[@TheZacek]

The most awesome garden sir.

[@rmoraespinto]

Verrrryyyyyy nice. Congrats!

[@digitalhdvideo]

hi Erik, i'm from brazil, and a love your song, your instruments, God bless you

[@smnewstead4093]

Fantastic sound. I'm shocked, but in a delighted way. Excellent, mister!

[@seaglass59]

That was awesome! love the blues sound..so creative. I really enjoyed watching your video..good luck to you.

[@adiecandra3583]

Amazing Mr....

[@hasteau4917]

You my friend.. are awesome!

[@AM-pc3yd]

I have Erik’s bamboo flute and it’s great.

[@bipolatelly9806]

Sound great. Want one.

[@patrickp3727]

thats so cool i love it sounds nice

[@jucoraggio]

I NEED MORE AND MORE SOUNDS LIKE THIS....

[@thomasc.jackson7432]

Super Great teacher!!!

[@Mikeshawtoday]

You have a great sense of humor too! Love this video and your playing. Great version of Color Me Brazil. I'll get it on Amazon! Thanks!

[@malachilonsdale]

you have a beautiful home! great instruments very interested in them

[@jakeknorr9356]

Thank you Erik the flutemaker

[@ErikTheFlutemakerCom]

we produced 5 cds now available on Amazon and I tunes I believe

[@SiRo1616]

Lovely! Great tips for an amazingly expressive little instrument. Thanks! :)

[@kristac2503]

So cool! Love your videos!

[@RebeccaETripp]

You're awesome! Very amusing.

[@ErikTheFlutemakerCom]

Thanks for your warm greeting from italy. Nice to reconnect. blessings, Erik the flutemaker

[@guilhermedantas3301]

erik flutemaker, you're awesome

[@rubsuarez]

Awsome! I like the way you play all of the flutes, missing you at Doral Vineyard Church, see you soon brother. This is Ruben fron the sound booth.

[@kristiecopeland]

So awesome.

[@jeremiahsoethe3543]

Sounds great

[@ErikTheFlutemakerCom]

Hello, my shop is in Davie Florida. I have been growing a bamboo plantation in my backyard for over 18 years now.

[@babakaru11]

It sounds great ! Erik, I need one !

[@laela1247]

Nice sound....

[@ErikTheFlutemakerCom]

thank you, yes i have a couple cds still available for purchase on my website

[@leoluifer]

absolute great!!!this man its marvelous!!!natural performer !!!un saludo desde mexico !!!gran master!!!

[@Philezra20]

The acoustics are amazing!!!

[@wholeshebang1]

He added reverb in the editing process.

[@kentoliveira7748]

Congratulations on creating this wonderful instrument and simplifying a musical instrument so desired by many. I hope that soon i can acquire a sax that you make a big hug!!! *🤗/🇧🇷

[@ErikTheFlutemakerCom]

Thank you Kent, actually it was Zacciah Blackburn who takes the credit for the bamboo sax. My hat off to him. It is a wonderful instrument. I got to make flutes in Brazil back in the early 70's. Take care, Erik

[@BlainePistolle]

Beautiful, when work picks up, im adding one of these to my collection! What a sound! Ill have to work on the mouthing, but.. its happening!

[@ErikTheFlutemakerCom]

I recommend the tenor 1 1/2 reed. others do too. Both saxes were concert tuned.

[@MiSecciondeJazzGame]

I never fell that kind of sound, man, i think i found my instrument, youre awesome

[@losithi549]

great sound of bamboo :)

[@PercyPersecuted]

This is fascinating. I'm a NAF maker but I'd love to own an authentic Erik in this area! I just need to catch up financially, first, after setting up to bore single staves for whistle flutes. I love your A-Z bamboo models and the all terrain, as well.

[@kobinski]

Totally Amazing!!! I want one of those !

[@Sasfoot]

I'm a former sax player(alto & tenor) and this is really cool. I never knew you could make a sax out of bamboo.

[@fatihakturko]

What do u think about Bamboos can take an active role on the stages ?

[@ErikTheFlutemakerCom]

@DavesTrumpet I use Mineral oil and you can oil it outside often and inside 2-4 times a year. Erik

[@SchubMa]

Love everything about this. I'm gonna try to gather enough money to buy one!

[@LeoBlight]

This video is awesome!

[@intonaturesounds412]

I LOVE your personality !! I am pressing the BUY button.

[@doctordave]

Hey! I think I have one of this guy's flutes I bought from the Ren Faire like 15 years ago!

[@yoadrienneaz]

You are too modest. you are absolutely amazing!!! Do you have albums out????

[@KatjaLS]

Erik is GREAT!

[@Sindini]

Totally agree~ What a cool guy!

[@ehsanforghani8477]

Great demo man, love it all!

[@gfcmable]

God bless you man!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@jbonsoldc]

This is so amazing!! I love it.

[@KennyHora]

. Very nice instrument with a great sound. :)

[@WaraLaska]

Felicidades! son increíbles tus instrumentos y el sonido es maravilloso. Allí de donde soy (La Paz-Bolivia) le tenemos los músicos mucho respeto al bambú que convertido en instrumentos producen los mejores sonidos del mundo.

[@ecksluss]

I'm a percussionist myself and I am always looking for innovations in musical instruments. You're awesome! And I really want to get one of your altos. I have shown promise on reed instruments and I'd love to practice one of these.