Pre-Owned Altus 1007RBE Flute
- Workshop Approved
- Buy on Finance
Manufacturer's Description
The easy playing and reliable 1007 is the perfect choice when there is a greater need for resistance and a richer coloured resonance is desired. Its silvery character offers increased projection ability and evenness of tone. The 1107 and 1007 models are favoured by advanced woodwind students, woodwind doublers and teachers alike.
Our Description
The Altus 1007 series has since been replaced by the new equivalent A10 range - however the 1007 still retains the expected high quality and craftmanship Altus have become known for.
General Condition
This instrument has been through our workshop prior to sale and is in great condition, requiring minimal work, indicating it has been well loved and well looked after!
Condition Report
Condition can be highly subjective. This information is to be taken as a guide only. E&OE.
- Mechanism (1 to 10): 9
- Padding (1 to 10): 9
- Plating (1 to 10): 9
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-finished flute
- Hand-cut .925 solid headjoint
- .925 solid body
- Silver-plated mechanism
- Open holes
- Offset G key
- Split E mechanism
- B footjoint
- French-style Pointed key-arms
- William Bennett "WIBB" scale
What's Included
- Leatherette-covered wood case
- Acrylic cleaning rod
- Inner cleaning gauze
Item Details
Item number: C207129 (Please quote this Item Number if you contact us about this item)Serial number: 077***
Manufacturer: Altus
Model number: 1007RBE
Category: Intermediate Flutes
Country of Origin: Japan
HS Code: 9205904060
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.
