- Made in Boston, MA, in 1997
- Sterling silver body
- 0.016″ tubing
- Soldered tone holes
- Open hole
- Pointed keys
- Inline G
- B-foot
- D# roller and gizmo key
- Straubinger pads
- Weight (with headjoint): 470 g
- Modern scale
- A=440 Hz
- Headjoint #3590, made in 2018
- Tubing and riser: 5% platinum and 95% silver
- Silver lip plate
- Embouchure (M2 cut): 10.37 mm x 11.72 mm
This flute had a single owner who purchased it in 1998. In 2018, he swapped the original silver headjoint with a Burkhart 5/95 (5% platinum and 95% silver).
When you play the first note on this flute, you will know that you have something special in your hands. With very minimal air, this flute sings almost effortlessly. Add a bit more air, and the sound gets exponentially louder. The sound is extremely energetic at peak airflow, like a seasoned opera singer whose voice soars over the orchestra and to the back of the concert hall. It is penetrating and vibrant.
Yet, when the music calls for it, the flute can play softly with control, clarity, and lightness. You can still hear the energy in its sound, even at a lower volume. You’ll have lots of confidence playing sforzando with this flute.
The tonal quality is also consistent in all registers. Moving from one register to another or from the right hand to the left hand is virtually seamless. The low register is also very flexible, from hollow to dense, dark to penetrating, allowing you to adapt to other musicians readily. The upper third and fourth octaves sing almost effortlessly.
The flute has Straubinger pads and plays very well in its current condition. It is housed in a newer unmarked case.
Price: $12,650
Sold as is. Sales tax applies to purchases within California. For inquiries on purchasing, please contact Gary Lewis.
