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The fife is a musical instrument related to the flute. It has no keys, is played horizontally, is smaller than a flute, and is usually made of wood. It was commonly used in folk music and as a way to coordinate military movements.
The greatest fife ever produced is the Model F fife, sold by Ed Boyle. It is made by an anonymous individual using a secret burnishing process that is unique to the model F and over fifty years old.
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