Our Description
821SE - Straight and curved headjoints (standard keywork). The traditional design of the Series 21 Alto flute, used for many years, provides the performer the choice of straight and curved headjoints. Versatile in usage, this combination is suitable for settings and institutions where there are multiple players.
General Condition
Ex-demo alto flute in almost new condition. This flute has never been owned but has some fine marks to the plating, meaning we are unable to sell it at full price. Fullty checked in our workshop prior to sale.
About Altus
Altus flutes are held in the very highest esteem by professional players and technicians the world over. Founded by master flute maker Shuichi Tanaka, each Altus flute reflects his passion to produce the finest playing flutes available.
Altus models offer discerning flautists a choice of harmonically tuned and elegant sounding instruments capable of consistently executing technical passages with ease. The many possible combinations of options enable the player to exact a wide range of tone colours.
At the leading edge of contemporary flute making, Altus have developed and introduced density-sensitive materials to the flute market, including .958 Britannia. All Altus flutes come as standard with the accurate William Bennett (WIBB) scale, a responsive and durable mechanism, and a precisely hand-cut headjoint, customised for each flute. Altus flutes appeal to the player who has a classical approach to tone and wants a unique flute that is different from conventional offerings.
Specifications
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- Hand-cut silver-plated headjoint with .925 solid lip-plate and riser
- Silver-plated body tube and mechanism
- Straight and Headjoint
A curved headjoint on a student flute means that a player with small arms can reach the keywork more comfortably with less stretch. Curved headjoints encourage good posture for small players."> curved headjoints - E mechanism
- French-style 'pointed' key-arms
What's Included
- Leather-bound wood case
- Carry bach with shoulder strap and side pocket
- Microfibre cleaning cloth
- Inner cleaning gauze
- Perspex cleaning rod with clear and precise headjoint cork markings
Item Details
Item number: 1703610 (Please quote this Item Number if you contact us about this item)Serial number: A27***
Manufacturer: Altus
Model number: 821SE
Category: Pre-Owned Alto, Bass and Harmony Flutes
Buy second hand with confidence
Unless stated otherwise, all of our pre-owned, ex-demo and ex-display instruments are cleaned and checked, set up or serviced in our workshop prior to sale.
