The handcrafted ALTUS headjoint for the S-Series models is characterized by the oval shape of the mouth hole, the S-Cut. The wide blowing edge allows a very fast response and full sound. The sound character of this series is supported by the use of 958 Britannia silver.
The sterling silver headjoint with 92.5% silver content gives the instruments the typical bright silver sound, which is standard in the advanced range to produce a sophisticated sound.
Thanks to the high silver content, the Britannia silver headjoint with 95.8% has a slightly denser sound characteristic and enables a wide range of tonal facets for advanced players.
The material is characterized by high strength and corrosion resistance and allows a quick response.
The E mechanics allow for better stability of the tone E3, while also improving the intonation and response for the tone.
The design with advanced G key has an ergonomic position of the flaps for the ring finger of the left hand.
Open hole keys are a modern development and enable technical refinements that are not possible with closed hole keys. For example, there are special alternative grips, especially for modern playing techniques. The open hole keys can be closed at any time with silicone plugs included in the accessories.
The C-foot is the traditional design of the flute, as it was standard for many decades, as well as in literature. The response is a little lighter and the timbre a little lighter.
The scope of delivery of each AZUMI flute includes an elegant, high-quality velvet-lined wooden case, a matching lined case pocket as well as a wiper rod and cleaning cloth.
Headjoint | Handmade S-Cut, Britannia silver (958) |
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Lip-plate | Sterling silver (925) |
Headjoint riser | Sterling silver (925) |
Body | Silver-plated nickel silver |
Mechanism | Silver-plated nickel silver |
Footjoint | C foot |
Keys | Open holes, French pointed keys, E-mechanism, Offset G |
Tuning | A= 442Hz |
Accessories | Including an original AZUMI flutecase and -bag |