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Burkart & Phelan Piccolos
from your exclusive Georgia Dealer
Lillian Burkart, founder and president of Burkart-Phelan, Inc., began building flutes in 1979 with a notable Boston flute company. In 1982, Ms. Burkart turned her attention to improving and building handmade piccolos. Her accomplishments in headjoints, scale and tonal voicing have contributed to the elevated status of the piccolo as a soloistic instrument.
James Phelan, musician, mechanical engineer, flutemaker, and author, brings a combination of talents to handmade flute and piccolo making. A flute maker for over twenty years, Mr. Phelanís contributions to the music world are far-reaching. His knowledge of material, acoustics, manufacturing, and measurement are the cornerstone of the development and building of the Burkart Flute and now the Burkart and Phelan piccolo.
Play up to high C with ease and enjoy a warm resonant piccolo sound
- Aged Grenadilla wood body. Vintage stock carefully aged
- Solid Sterling Silver Mechanism. Hand-crafted in the Burkart tradition
- Acoustically engineered toneholes and bore. A Burkart and Phelan collaboration
- Burkart scale Renowned in symphonies and ensembles worldwide
- Split E mechanism (optional). Enhancement for high E response
- Headjoints Choice of regular or thin wall headjoint
- Sleek new body design with carbon fiber end rings
- New technology in materials, glues & wood curing
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Burkart & Phelan Piccolos
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| Burkart & Phelan Piccolo |
$2,625
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| With split E mechanism |
$2,890
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(wave head joint available, add $70)
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Phillip Hammig Piccolos
from your exclusive Atlanta Dealer
For well over 200 years, handmade wood piccolos from the Phillip Hammig workshop have been recognized as instruments of superior design, innovation, and craftmanship. Acclaimed for their rich, deep tonal character, they are crafted of the finest seasoned African grenadilla wood. Each is delivered with a leather case, Cavallaro cover, and cleaning rod. Available with Hammig Cut, Hammig Thin Cut, Modified Wave, or Modified Wave Thin headjoints.
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Phillip Hammig Piccolos
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Model 650/2
Handmade Grenadilla wood piccolo with silver plated mechanism, split E mechanism and any one Hammig headjoint |
$2,650
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Same as above but with any two Hammig headjoints
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$3,170
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Altus Flutes
from your exclusive Georgia Dealer
Altus (al-tus) = (Latin) The highest in development, point of culmination, grown, great, high, noble, high born, of high character, to have high aims, to look deep,; ëAltus of timeí - reaching far back, ancient; ëAltus of heightí - high heaven; ëAltus of the seaí - the deep sea. Related to the latin root - alu, alere, alui, altum - to nourish, to support, to strengthen, to increase, to make grow, to promote and advance.
President of the Altus Co., Ltd., Mr. Shuichi Tanaka is admired throughout the world for his fine talents as a flutemaker. A man who is as unique as his flutes, he is abundantly knowledgeable and diverse as an artist, flutist-musician, engineer, businessman, and most notably as a master flutemaker
Initially, Mr. Tanaka began his serious flute studies at 16 years of age under the tutelage of the renowned Japanese teacher and performer Toshui Takohashi. During his studies with Mr. Takohashi, he developed a sincere interest into the characteristics and technical aspects of flutes and was soon referred by his teacher to the Muramatsu Manufacturing, Inc. where he began at 20 years of age to learn the art of flutemaking. Already an accomplished flutist, it seemed only natural that his innate talents would lead his skills and interests towards the sculpting of headjoints in addition to the art of flutemaking. (Today, he is now considered one of the most famous headjoint sculptors and is widely acclaimed as one of the world's most respected flutemakers). After several years with the Muramatsu flutemakers, he accepted a position with Miyazawa Flutes, where he was responsible for notable improvements that would set the directional course for that company for the next two years.
With his acquired knowledge as an experienced flutist and musician, Mr. Tanaka had a keen insight into the needs of flutists with regards to their instruments. With his flutemaking skills and knowledge continuously rising to higher levels, he began to have a strong desire to become an independent flutemaker and develop an instrument based upon his own instincts. He was most inspired by the best qualities and unique characteristics of some of the older and traditional fine flutes - ex. Louis Lot Flutes; and sought to develop a similarly inspiring modern flute that would offer a complimentary range of tone colors, with ample capacity for resonance, accurate intonation, and mechanical strength. It was around this time that he was introduced to the world class flutist, William Bennett (1977).
As the two men had very much in common with regards to their interest in music, flutes, and flutemaking, as well as the antique and vintage flutes of the past, their friendship grew into a mutual collaboration. Mr. Tanaka found William Bennett to be a very inspiring influence and sought to develop a flute based on many of William Bennettís recommendations. Here lie the true beginnings of the ALTUS flute.
In 1990, ALTUS Co., Ltd. - the Japan factory, was opened (also designed by Mr. Tanaka) with newly recruited technical support and quality trained staff. Located in the historic and ancient alps of Japan, near Matsumoto, lies the resort city of Azumino - where Altus Co. Ltd. manufactures its artist quality flutes.
Continually striving to innovate, yet honoring the best qualities of the previous and notable flutemakers, Altus is a unique company, founded on the friendships and collaborations between the inventive and multi-talented Shuichi Tanaka, Wu Hsieh - a patron and friend of music (K.H.S. Musix, parent company of Jupiter Band Instruments), and one of the greatest performers of our time, William Bennett. Presently, Altus is the result of over thirty (30) years experience in music, research and flutemaking.
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Altus Flutes
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| Model 907 - With the primary enhancement of a Professional Sterling Silver headjoint, the 907 is designed with a Nickel Silver - silver plated body, footjoint, mechanism, drawn tone holes, and stainless steel springs. The logical upgrade for the more learned flutist. Open hole, B foot |
$2,450
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| Model 1007 - When a greater need for resistance and richer color is desired. The easy playing 1007 offers a Sterling Silver headjoint, body, and footjoint with the added strength of a Nickel Silver - silver plated mechanism, stainless steel springs, and drawn tone holes. Elegant reliability with solid drawn tone hole responsiveness. Open hole, B foot |
$3,850
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| Model 1107 - Altus model 1107 offers a solid Britannia Silver headjoint with the added tonal support of Britannia Silver tubing for the body and footjoint along with the durability of a strong Nickel Silver-silver plated mechanism and stainless steel springs. Perfectly rich in tone and precisely crafted. This model is strong enough to handle the demands of the aspiring and talented flutis. Open hole, B foot |
$4,100
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| Model 1207 - This design offers the luxury of a solid Sterling Silver flute with the resonance of drawn tone holes and the added response of Altus SP1 springs. Available with light, medium, or heavy wall thickness. Conceived for the advanced player and professional. Vocal-like quality with balanced colors and harmonics. Open hole, B foot |
$5,650
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| Model 1307 - The ever popular professional style 1307 offers the accomplished flutist the uniquely resonant qualities achieved with this solid Britannia Silver flute complimented with a solid Sterling Silver mechanism. Reliable response is achieved with drawn tone holes and the Altus SP1 springs and diverse headjoint. Open hole, B foot |
$6,300
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| Model 1407 - The highest standard of rich tone is offered with this solid Sterling Silver model with soldered tone holes and SP1 springs. Also available with various wall dimensions to enhance color and projection. This flute abounds with ample overtones and shimmering harmonics. The ultimate in Sterling Silver Altus design. Open hole, B foot |
$7,350
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| Model 1507 - This elegantly crafted flute offers the demanding professional the additional overtone enhancement of soldered tone holes. The model 1507 is designed with solid Britannia Silver tubing with Sterling Silver mechanism, and SP1 springs. A flute for the accomplished player who desires a richly warm sound with ample projection ability and a wide palette of color. Open hole, B foot |
$7,800
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| Model 1607 - The Altus 1607 is one of the most uniquely designed and well crafted flutes on todayís market. It offers the benefit of seamed tubing throughout the solid Britannia Silver design, with Sterling Silver mechanism, soldered tone holes, and SP1 springs. The tone color is reminiscent of the great flutes of the past offering increased tone colors, balanced harmonics, deep resonance, minimal mechanical vibration with the ability to execute extremes in expression. Open hole, B foot |
$8,400
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Please call for quotes on 9K, 14K, 18K, 24K, and platinum models
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Britannia Silver - For over ten years now, Altus has led the industry with the highest silver content by using this very unique alloy. Consisting of .958 parts silver, this silver white alloy differs from Sterling Silver in that it contains several hardening elements. Historically, silversmiths long ago used this alloy of pewter-like density for domestic utensils. Altus Flutes has created its own .958 alloy and has discovered a precious metal that offers a sound quality reminiscent of the early French flutemakers. Because the alloy has an increased density, a darker and richer palette is achieved without the use of a greater wall thickness. Altus strives to retain some of the sweetness of the lighter flute, but with a deep resonance without being overly dark. The most noticeable characteristic is the degree of resonance and overtone sensitivity without being too bright.
Altus Alto and Bass Flutes
Standard features on all models include: trill keys, split E mechanism, drawn/rolled tone holes as well as Grenadilla wood buttons on the keys for hand comfort. All headjoints are hand-carved.
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Altus Alto and Bass Flutes
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Model 800 Series Alto Flutes
Silver plated flute, sterling silver lip plate and riser |
Model 817 - straight only
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$3,700
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$3,900
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$4,500
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Model 825 - straight, modified keys
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$4,300
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Model 900 Series Alto Flutes
Sterling Silver headjoint, silver plated body and mechanism |
Model 917 - straight only
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$4,800
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$5,200
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$5,700
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Model 925 - straight, modified keys
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$5,400
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Model 1000 Series Alto Flute
Solid Sterling Silver tubing, silver plated mechanism |
Model 1017 - straight only
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$7,100
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$7,900
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$9,000
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Model 1025 - straight, modified keys
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$8,500
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Model 823 Bass Flute
An all Nickel Silver - silver plated bass flute with a hand carved sterling silver lip plate and riser, Altus special soldered C# tone hole for fine tuning, stainless steel springs, split E mechanism, trill keys, drawn/rolled tone holes, and Grenadilla wood buttons on keys to facilitate hand comfort. C foot |
$6,500
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Miyazawa Flutes
from your exclusive Atlanta Dealer
Miyazawa has created an entirely different class of handmade instrument. Their ensemble of dedicated flute makers has combined century-old traditions with state-of-the-art technology to offer you a distinctive array of sophisticated flutes unsurpassed in the music world. You will be impressed by the flutes' response and projection, and by a mechanism acclaimed as the lightest, fastest action available.
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Miyazawa Flutes
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| PA-101 RH - Handmade flute with sterling silver lip plate and riser. Silver plated nickel silver body, footjoint and key mechanism. Open holes with traditional French style pointed tonearms. Drawn toneholes. Inline or offset G. Low B |
$1,995
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| PA-201 RH - Handmade flute with sterling silver headjoint. Silverplated nickel silver body, footjoint and key mechanism. Open holes with traditional French style pointed tonearms. Drawn tone holes, Straubinger pads. Low B |
$2,895
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| PA-301 RH - Handmade flute with sterling silver headjoint. PCM-silver alloy body and foot joint, silverplated nickel silver key mechanism. Open holes with traditional French style pointed tonearms. Drawn toneholes, Straubinger pads. Low B |
$3,795
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| PA-401 RH - Handmade flute with sterling silver headjoint, body, and footjoint. Silverplated nickel silver key mechanism. Open holes with traditional French style pointed tonearms. Drawn toneholes, Straubinger pads. Low B |
$4,695
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| Classic Series - Handmade flute with sterling silver headjoint, body, footjoint and key mechanism. Open holes with traditional French style pointed tonearms. Drawn toneholes, Straubinger pads. Low B |
$6,350
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| Boston Classic Series - Handmade flute available in sterling silver, gold-silver (GS) alloy, 9K or 14K gold. French style pointed tonearms. Soldered tone holes, Straubinger pads. Open hole, Low B |
Sterling silver
$7,550
GS alloy
$8,950
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9K and 14K solid gold or platinum plating available
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Muramatsu Flutes
from your exclusive Georgia Dealer
It is only a tool.
A tool forged from
the metals of the earth.
From silver. From gold.
Fashioned by history.
Crafted by masters.
It is a tool that shapes
mood and culture.
It enraptures,
sometimes distracts.
Exhilarates and soothes,
sings and weeps. Now
take up the tool and sculpt
music from the air.
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Muramatsu Flutes
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| EXII Model - The new EXII model is our most economical model Muramatsu flute, yet it offers the same high quality workmanship you will find on our higher priced models. The hand cut, solid silver headjoint on this attractive instrument is carefully cut and matched to a silver clad body and key mechanism. This affordable model is designed to give years of reliable and pleasurable music making. Open hole, B foot |
$2,750
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GXII Model - This exciting flute model is popular worldwide. The GXII comes with a hand cut solid silver head and solid silver body, along with Muramatsu's special silver clad key mechanism. This instrument will thrill those who have the opportunity to experience it! Yet the price of this model is thousands less than other professional flutes that do not offer the high quality and impeccable construction standards exemplified in all Muramatsu flutes. Open hole, B foot
- Heavy wall add $100
- Split E add $275
- Offset G at no charge
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$4,750
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AD Model - The AD model is the realization of the professional flutists dream.... An all silver instrument made from a special sterling silver alloy known only to Muramatsu Flutes Inc.. This flute has become the standard against which all professional flutes are measured. It comes with a beautifully hand cut headjoint and Muramatsu's famous dependable key mechanism. The fact that great flutists worldwide have chosen this Muramatsu flute serves as its highest endorsement. Open hole, B foot, includes D# roller.
North American specifications
- Heavy wall add $200
- Split E and C# trill with offset only, add $500. each
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$5,850
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DN Model - This solid silver flute with white gold springs includes a sophisticated mechanism that does not utilize adjustment screws. It is the ideal choice for the professional flutist who desires custom features. Open hole, B foot
- Heavy wall add $200
- Split E and C# trill with offset G add $500 each
- or with inline G add $600 each;
- G/A trill add $800
- E hinge add $1,000
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$7,500
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| Gold Clad - Muramatsu Gold Clad flutes are made with a special plating process that bonds a gold coating to silver. This special fusion process results in a flute that renders the tonal characteristics of both metals. These fine instruments are favorites of performers who want a flute that is "a step above." Open hole, B foot |
Gold Clad
AD Models
$9,650
Gold Clad
DN Models
$11,300
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| Platinum Clad - This flute is the most popular new model. It is made with the same unique plating process as the Gold Clad flutes, but uses the most precious of metals - platinum - to obtain an extraordinary quality of sound which makes it so special. Open hole, B foot |
$10,200
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Please call for quotes on soldered tone hole models,
as well as 9K, 14K, and platinum models.
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Muramatsu America Salutes James Galway
 James Galway was born in Belfast, Northern Ireland. After mastering the penny tin whistle he began serious musical training on the flute, winning top prizes at three local competitions when he was twelve. By 1969, he was principal flute of the Berlin Philharmonic. Six years later Mr. Galway launched his solo career, and within a year won the hearts of music lovers worldwide.
James Galway is internationally regarded as a matchless interpreter of the classical repertoire and an entertainer whose charismatic appeal crosses all musical boundaries. His unique sound, superb musicianship, and dazzling virtuosity have made him one of the most respected and sought after performing artists of our time.
James Galway has exclusively played the Muramatsu flute in concert and on recordings for over 30 years. Muramatsu America salutes James Galway, flutist extraordinaire and international treasure.
Dean Yang Flutes
from your exclusive Georgia Dealer
Dean Yangs are tested by Ervin Monroe, principal flutist of the Detroit Symphony, who works closely with the tailoring of each head joint. Serial numbers are in three digits, attesting to the hand workmanship involved. These flutes have a large, rich, singing sound yet still, they are in a studentís price range. We have placed a number of them on reference from many of Atlantaís best flutists.
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Dean Yang Flutes
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Amber Series
Hand made, silver plated body and head with handcut sterling silver lip plate. Closed hole, C foot. |
$650
Sale Price
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Topaz Series
Hand made, silver plated body with hand cut sterling silver headjoint. Open hole, B foot. |
$1,390
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Emerald Series
Hand made, sterling silver body with hand cut sterling silver headjoint. Open hole, B foot.
(Heavy wall add $100.) |
$1,990
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Emerald Special Series
Emerald series plus sculpted French arms and custom tailored Sterling Silver hand cut headjoint. Open hole, B foot. |
$2,600
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(Additional Options Available Upon Request)
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Di Medici Flutes
These Jupiter flutes designed by Altus are the result of years of research perfecting the di Medici scale and mechanism design. Padding and key fitting are unsurpassed in a factory flute. Di Medici continues to preserve the aesthetics of a classical instrument by retaining such features as keys with sculpted French arms. Offset G is available at no additional charge. Di Medici flutes are also available with a choice of custom headjoints at no additional cost.
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Di Medici Flute Custom Headjoint Options
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D-1
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Original design, cut and taper. Most comfortable response with wide variety of tonal color. |
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D-2
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Sharper radius and less ovalled embouchure hole. Free blowing quick response with rich, centered tone |
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D-3
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Traditional European/Early American Style. Expressive, woodlike sound for chamber and small ensembles. |
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D-4
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Deeper undercut with tube tapered to a smaller crown. More powerful tone and volume |
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Di Medici Flutes
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Model 911RS, C foot
Open hole, Sterling silver headjoint, French style keys and pointed arms, Inline or offset G, deluxe French case and cover. |
Retail
$1,520
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Model 911RS, B foot
Open hole, Sterling silver headjoint, French style keys and pointed arms, Inline or offset G, deluxe French case and cover. |
Retail
$1,625
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Model 1011RS, C foot
Open hole, Sterling silver headjoint and body, French style keys and pointed arms, Gizmo key, Inline or offset G, deluxe French case and cover. |
Retail
$2,260
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Model 1011RS, B foot
Open hole, Sterling silver headjoint and body, French style keys and pointed arms, Gizmo key, Inline or offset G, deluxe French case and cover. |
Retail
$2,495
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Emerson Piccolos and Flutes
Emerson L. Deford, founder of Emerson Musical Instruments, is a world renowned artisan who has spent over forty years designing and improving flutes. To this day, Emerson Musical Instruments remains a family run company.
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Emerson Piccolos and Flutes
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P1 Piccolo
Silver plated nickel, sterling lip plate and riser. |
Retail
$700
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P3 Piccolo
Composite body, sculptured silver plated mechanism |
Retail
$720
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P3MH Piccolo
Composite body, silver plated head w/sterling lip plate and riser. |
Retail
$675
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P6 Piccolo
Select Grenadilla wood body and head, silver plated mechanism. |
Retail
$1,560
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6B Flute
Silver plated, sterling silver lip plate and riser, open hole, B foot. |
Retail
$800
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6SB Flute
Sterling silver headjoint, silver plated body and foot, open hole,
B foot. |
Retail
$990
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8B Flute
Sterling silver head, body, and foot, silver plated mechanism, open hole, B foot. |
Retail
$1,520
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88B Flute
Sterling silver head, body, and foot, silver plated mechanism, French style pointed cup arms, gold springs, hand cut embouchure, open hole, B foot. |
Retail
$2,415
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Boston "Legacy" Piccolo
Finest Grenadilla wood body and head, bubble style head to body fit, sterling silver mechanism. |
Retail
$1,850
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Boston "Legacy" Flute
Sterling silver throughout, French style pointed cup arms, gold springs, undercut toneholes, handcut Boston style embouchure, no adjusting of screws, B foot. |
Retail
$3,650
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Armstrong Flutes
With superb response, unsurpassed projection and almost effortless dynamic flexibility, Armstrong flutes offer a broad spectrum of tonal colors. State of the art technology enhances the skill of Armstrong craftsmen.
Adjustment screws are now underneath the key rods for protected adjustment and enhanced beauty. The new three piece rib design minimizes rib surface while maintaining flute wall integrity. With the raising of modern pitch standards, other manufacturers have simply shortened their headjoints, resulting in major intonation errors throughout the scale. Flutes built at Armstrong enjoy the foresight of engineers who redesigned the entire instrument to play in tune with itself!
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Armstrong Flutes
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103B Flute
Silver plated, standard .016" headjoint, open hole, low B. |
Retail
$795
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303B Flute
Sterling silver head, .014" headjoint, open hole, low B. |
Retail
$945
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80B Flute
Sterling silver head, body, and foot, .014" headjoint, open hole,
low B |
Retail
$1,695
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701 Alto Flute
Silver plated in G, curved and straight heads, Great student alto flute! |
Retail
$2,795
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Check out the Great Deals page for more Armstrong Flutes
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