Pre-Owned Altus ALRBE Flute

Our Description

The newly refined Altus AL-II supercedes the Altus AL; handmade with a .946 solid body and headjoint, the AL-II is a remarkable instrument that provides a player with the tools for any setting. The AL-II is equipped with a redesigned headjoint which allows for superb projection, flexibility annd control over a wide tonal palette. It also features the newly evolved  "Altus scale", and carefully calculated and precisely tuned harmonics. This flute is full of colourful overtones, and enables exploration of tone and musical expression for professional players. 

Paul Edmund-Davies

"Having played and performed on many contemporary flute brands throughout my career, of late, realising that something had always been missing, I returned to my 150 year old Louis Lot. The sound is still utterly captivating, but sadly the sheer age of the flute has had a negative impact on other areas, in particular, the mechanism and solder. Increasingly, playing it has become hard work!

"Having tried the Altus Flutes AL II in Taiwan last year, I was very pleasantly surprised by the ease of everything and to discover that it possessed a remarkably similar voice to that of my ancient flute. BUT…it was truly inspiring, working and responding in a way that was nothing short of exhilarating. I recently took delivery of an AL II and am beyond delighted. With every day that passes, vivid areas of expression can be unlocked as the two of us get to know each other. These days, it is as though I am learning to sculpt in sound! The AL II flute is a true masterpiece!"

- Paul Edmund-Davies

General Condition

This flute is in good condition, having been recently serviced and then assessed and prepared for sale in our workshop. There are some scratches across the body and headjoint, however these are cosmetic and do not affect the playing tone of the instrument. 

There is a slight wrinkle in the end of the B footjoint.

Condition Report

Condition can be highly subjective. This information is to be taken as a guide only. E&OE.

• Corks (1 to 10): 7
• Mechanism (1 to 10): 8
• Overall finish (1 to 10): 6
• Padding (1 to 10): 8
• Plating (1 to 10): 7

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

What's Included

• Leather-bound wood case
• Protective leather pouch
• Second flute case and case cover to fit B footjoint

Item Details

Our Stock Code: C209254
Serial number: 540***
Manufacturer: Altus
Model number: ALRBE
Category: Solid Throughout Flutes
Country of Origin: Japan
HS Code: 9205904060