Tree Branch Saxophones
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It starts as a tree limb . . . usually cedar or oak or whatever the ice storms and twisters drop on my lawn. I hollow and burn them out, sand enthusiastically, drill the six fingerholes (+ 1 thumb hole) and finish with boiled linseed oil and several coats of polyurethane.
Add the copper plumbing fitting and a mouthpiece, and you’ve got one cool-sounding, great-looking, Tree Branch Sax.
It plays one full octave, and with a bit of practice, sharps and flats are a breeze.
My Tree Branch Saxes include a Yamaha, 4C Alto Sax mouthpiece, a matching Yamaha ligature, and 3, Rico reeds.
$150 + Shipping
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Hand-Carved Branch Flutes

I carve these flutes from downed limbs found here on the farm. Red cedar seems to make for the nicest sound, which works out well since windstorms left a couple of cedar trees lying in my yard.
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Before & After
————————————————————————————— While I do use some power tools to hog off large hunks of material from the rough log (jointer and hand drill primarily) I do most of the shaping with a draw knife, files, and sandpaper

Flutes can be tuned, more or less, to the key of your preference. Keep in mind, though, that I’m making these out of a stick. The inherent qualities of the wood (hardness, knots, age, etc) make perfect intonation highly unlikely. They’ll sound and look very cool, but don’t expect concert quality from a tree branch.
I can easily personalize your flute - via woodburning - for no extra charge. I can also make them 3, 4, 5, or 6 holes (with 6 being preferable if you want a full scale)

Single Flute • 12 to 17 inches
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Single dolphin on carved ocean base
$100 + Shipping





I usually carve my dolphins from basswood, but have done them in walnut, ash, butternut, and even tree limbs and old lumber. I can obtain many different hardwoods (cherry, oak, purpleheart, cedar, etc) if you have a preference.
Custom sizes are also available (up to 18” long).
Bases are generally natural, carved from downed limbs or weathered barnwood

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Walking Sticks & Canes
I have many sticks available for Immediate shipping


I cut all of my own canes and sticks, and then whittle & wood burn based on your personal design ideas and favorite quotations.



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Prices & Contact Info
Branch Saxophone • $15o
(Includes Yamaha 4C Mouthpiece, Ligature, & 3 Rico Reeds)
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Flutes Begin @ $75
Dolphins (on base) Begin @ $100
Sticks & Canes Begin at $50
To Order Or Ask Questions
