Workshop overview

• All work is done by hand in our workshop

• Nyx makes a variety of single-bore models - no double-bored drone/harmony flutes (yet).

• Details of available keys and other variables are found inside the store in the drop-down menus.

• Tonal character: Nyx flutes tend toward large bores and large flues. This allows for big, clear tones with good tonal balance between tuning holes while still preserving the capability for overblowing, extended range, and cross-fingering into the higher octave.

• Our totems (blocks. birds) are attached either by the regular tie-on method which is listed as ‘thong’ in the store, or our innovative ‘touch-totem’.

• Finishing: All flutes are finished internally with several coats of shellac, and externally with two coats of a sealing food-grade oil. This particular oil penetrates the wood minimally leaving a smooth, water-resistant surface. This method allows the internal wood structure to remain intact and keeps the overall weight lower than would be the case when using a penetrating oil. This is followed by a polish with natural carnauba wax to leave a vivid gloss finish.

deeper details

the fingerings page - here offset tuning is explained and videos demonstrating fingering for alt. tunings are found.

the tunings page - here are the scales flutes may be tuned to, with audio files and a description of the scale. Also, temperament and the 432hz tuning