Pre-Owned Edward Almeida Solid Handmade Flute
- Workshop Approved
- Buy on Finance
General Condition
This Almeida is a prime example of his beautiful handifwork. The flute has not been through our workshop and is sold as seen. It could do with a good service, and will play brilliantly once done.
About Edward Almeida
Edward Almeida's flute making career began in 1948 at the Powell factory in Boston, under the tutelage of Verne Q Powell himself. In the early 1960's Powell sold his firm to four of his employees, among them his own protégé, Edward Almeida. In 1969, Almeida set up his own workshop and began making a very limited number of flutes in the style and craftsmanship of the first Powell flutes. At his peak he was making about 50 flutes a year; favouring silver over gold due to its consistent nature, Almeida was renowned for his precision engeering and his flutes demonstrate exquisite craftmanship. Since his death in the early 1990s his flutes have become much sought after as classic used instruments.
Specifications
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- Fully handmade professional flute
- .925 solid headjoint, body and mechanism
- Closed holes
- Offset G key
- C footjoint
- Soldered tone holes
- French style 'pointed' key arms
What's Included
- Leather bound wood case
Item Details
Item number: C126257 (Please quote this Item Number if you contact us about this item)Serial number: 311***
Manufacturer: Edward Almeida
Model number: Silver
Category: Pre-Owned Professional 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.
