Michael Grinter's unique talent as a maker of wooden flutes and recorders was developed during the time when his delight in playing superb recorders led to his working with world renowned maker Frederick Morgan.


***Click on photograph for a larger image		 For fifteen years Michael Grinter has been personally handcrafting every aspect of his beautiful instruments. He has travelled the world measuring instruments in collections, playing old recorders and flutes and talking to leading players. The result is re-creating, not just copying.

Michael's recorders have stood out for their attention to the detail needed to recreate instruments of the past, and above all for their full, warm, flexible sound. The reliability of tuning and clarity of sound are evident in the instruments that players have used professionally for years.

Grinter instruments are sought by leading soloists around the world, played by professionals and amateurs alike, and are recognised as among the finest to be made. Fifteen years of producing superb instruments has generated an enviable worldwide reputation for the Grinter mark.

All instruments are based on originals surviving in collections and museums. For further descriptions of instruments, please ask.

        Alto after Denner at A415

        Alto after Bressan at A415

        Alto after Bressan at A440

        Alto after Stanesby at A415

        Descant after Haka at A415

        Ganassi recorders in G at A466/A440/A415

        Ganassi recorders in C at A440/A415

         Ganassi recorder in F at A440

        Under development:

        Voice flute after Bressan

        Alto after Bizey at A392

Timbers: Instruments are made from carefully selected timbers. Purchasers may choose from a number of timbers as follows:

Ganassi Recorders
- American Rock Maple


 Baroque Recorders
- Boxwood
- Honduras Rosewood
- Grenadilla

Recorders are supplied either in an attractive
padded roll-up bag or a hand-crafted wooden box.


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for a larger image		Terms, times and so on .....

Prices will be quoted upon request. Please note that the price quoted is the price payable on delivery. A deposit of 10% is required when placing the order.

Estimated delivery time varies depending upon the instrument that is ordered, and will be quoted when ordering. At present waiting time for a recorder is two to three years, but a more accurate estimate will be given at the time of placing an order.

All instruments are guaranteed against faults in workmanship and materials to the original purchaser.



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