Ex-Demo Stephen Wessel Handmade Flute Body RBOE Additional C Foot #142

Our Description

Stephen Wessel flutes are designed to be ultra-lightweight:

• Stainless steel mechanism: stainless steel is 25% lighter than silver, but about three times harder, allowing the mechanism to be thinner and lighter.
• Resin inlaid key cups: By "scooping out" the steel key cups and inlaying it with black plastic, the weight of the mechanism is reduced further.

These features make the flute very responsive, instantly playable and with a large palette of tone colours. Stephen Wessel flutes are beautifully made, with strong keywork which feels comfortable and secure. Please note that these flutes are supplied without a headjoint, allowing you to fully customise your instrument.

General Condition

Brand new - used as a demo.

About Wessel Flutes

Stephen Wessel established his flute-making business in 1983, under the name "Webb & Wessel" after his partnership with English headjoint maker John Webb. Wessel designed his flute to be ultra-lightweight: by using stainless steel which is 25% lighter than silver (but about three times harder), the mechanism can be made thinner and lighter. The steel key cups are "scooped out" and resin inlaid key cups are inserted, reducing the weight of the mechanism further. The lightness of the instrument makes the flute very responsive, instantly playable and with a large palette of tone colours. Wessel flutes are beautifully handmade in England, with strong keywork, which feels comfortable and secure.

Specifications

What's Included

• Handmade case
• Case cover

Item Details