Kate O'Leary

Yes, it's the same one. It's been confusing because I'm still not clear as to which one is the better instrument. The Curlew is no longer available *anywhere*. It's listed on McNeela's site at $2150 right now. Somewhere I read that the Phoenix is the next iteration of (or perhaps the next step up from) the Swan. Maybe I'll email them to get it straight. The Phoenix is due to arrive on Monday!

I've got a Phoenix due to arrive on April 27. Initially I had paid for a 2nd hand Curlew and the order went through. But the next day I got an email saying they had sold the Curlew to another buyer. It was a really good price (it may have been underpriced in error), so I was upset. But they promised to send me a Phoenix for the same price. It's hard to find much info from players on the McNeela instruments, so I will post something after it arrives and I've had a chance to put it through its paces. It's been a very long time since I've had an instrument, so I'll be breaking in the instrument along with my muscle memory.

Did you sell this instrument?