The handcrafted ALTUS headpiece for the Z-Series models is characterized by the rather angular shape of the mouth hole, the Z-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 925 sterling 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.
With 92.5% silver content, sterling silver is a typical alloy for higher quality flutes, which enables a brilliant, overtone-rich sound.
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 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.
The C-sharp trill simplifies many difficult trill and tremolo fingerings and has become a preferred feature among professional flutists.
The B-foot extends the range of a flute by a semitone to the minor B. Due to the longer tube, the timbre is a bit more muted and the intonation of especially high notes is a little easier.
Headjoint | Handmade Z-Cut, Sterling silver (925) |
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Lip-plate | Sterling silver (925) |
Headjoint riser | Sterling silver (925) |
Body | Sterling silver (925) |
Mechanism | Silver-plated nickel silver |
Keys | B foot, C#-trill key, Open holes, French pointed keys, Offset G, E-mechanism |
Tuning | A= 442Hz |
Including an original AZUMI flutecase and -bag |