There are several prominent brand name wooden flutes readily available: Sankyo, Powell, Haynes, Yamaha, and many other brands who are using factories in China and Taiwan.

Wooden flutes are delicate, and require skills and experience to make. The wood used determines the color and volume of sound to a greater extent than in metal flutes. Harder woods are used simply because the entire mechanism needs to be attached to it. It is not for the sound. In fact, softer woods may have a nicer sound, but can't hold the mechanism. A simple bamboo flute can have a beautiful sound.

Generally, wooden flutes have a smaller sound than metal flutes, however with the new Boris magnetic pads, the volume, response, and projection is significantly better. At the moment installed in Matija flutes only.