Description
MCM Fife
By several requests and finally a commission, we’d begun working on a new model. This is the MCM (Morneault Contemporary Model) fife. It features a Boehm head design (like on modern flutes), cylindrical bore, properly undercut tone holes, leeward cutaway for the embouchure, and a wood-on-cork joint that is far better for sealing than metal on metal. Ferrules/rings are of stainless steel on. I make the cap usually of the same wood as the fife, but sometimes I make it of something different for contrast per request. You can let me know at the time of ordering. The model in the photo is of African Blackwood bodies and the head on the right while the left head is of Padouk Wood. African Blackwood is the most common choice, but reach out if you have a special request.
“Just wanted to let you know that I LOVE the new fife so far. Sooooo easy to play right away. Very well in tune so far playing alone. It’s also frickin’ gorgeous too. Thanks so much!” David A Cabral, Lynn, MA.
“The MCM 10-hole fife has gone above my expectations and proudly represents a quality, high profile instrument. Not only is the fife carefully well-crafted, this fife stands up perfectly to other 10-hole model fifes on the market. The hole sizes allow for louder than average volume without detriment to intonation and tone. Tone is clear but warm throughout its entire range. The fife is responsive even in fast passages, and yet is delicate enough for a variety of dynamic changes. The MCM 10-hole fife by MusiqueMorneaux is a true joy to play.” – Donald Heminitiz, Plymouth, MA.
“… I LOVE this FIFE!!!!!! I felt like a giddy teenager for most yesterday. Jane commented that I never willingly had it out of my hand. She had to persuade me NOT to bring it in when we had dinner at a Thai place in Manchester on the way home. It is so responsive, and very much in tune—both with itself and in terms of blending with the other head joints, and instruments currently in the MCV line. And it actually kept getting better the longer I played it. Very responsive and crisp! I have been playing fife now since 1973, so about 48 years; I served in the Old Guard as a soloist—at least back then—as well as a member of MCV for over 12 years. I haven’t felt this way about an instrument since I got my first really good handmade recorder from Von Huene.” – Bill Phenix, Haverill, MA.
“I just want to say I enjoyed the very brief visit, and wow! This fife is absurdly good! I discovered I can play an easy and decent high B with the right index finger closed. I have not encountered that before. On with more discovery…” – Gordon Keeble, Albany, NY
