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.
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.
Britannia silver has a proportion of 95.8% silver and due to the higher density it allows a pronounced tonal carrying capacity that goes in the direction of gold flutes.
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.
Closed keys were used as standard in traditional flute construction and generally facilitate the clean and reliable closing of the keys. Also, maintenance and upholstery is a little easier.
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 | Britannia silver (958) |
Mechanism | Silver-plated nickel silver |
Foot joint | C foot |
Keys | Closed holes, French pointed keys, Offset G, E-mechanism |
Tuning | A= 442Hz |
Accessories | Including an original AZUMI flutecase and -bag |