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Solid Sterling handmade Japan Flute $2699

liz@winds101.com (winds101) — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Now the Cantabile Flute

This is a Solid Silver including keys and mechanisms. Many sellers these days call a flute "solid silver" when in fact the keys & mechanisms are silver plated. Solid silver keys and mechanisms allow for more color in your tone, and are easier to overhaul (you can "bend" silver back in place). Thus you can expect this flute to last and last if treated properly.

How it Plays
This flute is a pleasure to play. It has a gorgeous rich tonal palatte, with ample projection and a fast clear response without any buzz or difficulty in placing notes into tune.

It produces ample volume and projection, has wonderful reasonance, is on current pitch or scale (A=442 Hz), is the model made just prior to the Cantible, Made In Japan.

Suggested For
This would make the perfect flute for the Professional, Set Up flutist, Jazz flutist, or adult who wishes a high quality well made solid silver flute that moves well while sounding rich and full.

Quality
I find the older Pearl Flutes Made in Japan to be of higher quality, and all are hand selected by our Company before we take in to perform work or offer to our customers. This is a gem, and feels and performs just as described, high in quality, fast in mechanism, clear in tone, with lovely sonority.

I am not a fan of many of the newer Pearl flutes as the overall quality is not superb. This one is.

More details
This flute featurs

Solid Silver Construction
Handmade head joint with wings*
Open holes
Inline G
French Pointed Key Arms
B foot joint with c gizmo key
French Case & Outer Bag
A=442 Hz

This flute seems like a Powell design; albeit slightly smaller in tube size. The French Pointed Key Arms are slightly flatter allowing you to fly through the passages with a very light touch.

This is a Japanese made Japanese mid wall thickness (.015) however the it has a slightly smaller tube size than flutes, which makes it easier to hold, lighter weight in the hands, requires less air, and most importantly place notes n tune.

Flutes that are loo large in tube for you or too heavy, sound lovely as well but do have such a huge range from ppppppp to FFFFFF. Unless you have the skills and lungs of larger Professional (Sir Galaway), or the controlable jet airstream that many have acquired from years of training, you may find yourself going very flat on the low notes or squeezing your lips and face to hit the high notes on larger flutes.

This flute has wonderful sonority, and movement. It can zoon up and down from low to high while maintaining a gorgeous fluid rich and lovely tone. There is no "buzz" most likely due to the fine head joint.

While the body and foot joint on this flute are wonderful and high quality, much of the flutes tone and performance is due to the lovely very well made head joint. This head joint is exceptional, well cut, and has what are known as Adler wings or simply wings.

The wings are small, and this is a the wave style. The wings allow for more focus, sound and brilliance. Thus the flutist may focus more on making music than any buzz in their tone, lack of focus, or aiming their jet fast airstream to compensate for unevenness throughout the ranges.

The head joint alone is a pleasure to play. Several custom flute makers still offer custom head joints with wings, Lafin and David Williams being two that come to mind.

You may view an example of David Williams head joint, known as the Williams with wings at this URL:

http://www.williamsflutes.com/images_100/flute/winged-headjoint.jpg

http://www.williamsflutes.com/images_100/flute/winged-headjoint.jpg

Please contact Winds101 for more information

Terms & Conditions of Sale
We ship worldwide

We typically use UPS for domestic shipments

Preparation
This is a pre owned flute, overhauled. Before we ship any flute to our customers, we have our expert and certified Straubinger pad technician go through the instrument. This may delay shipment depending on the flute you order.

Audition Period
We allow a 3 day from receipt in home (or with teacher) audition period. On the 4th day the flute is considered sold unless we agree otherwise. This is the standard business practice in the flute industry unless stated otherwise by the seller.

Please do not take this flute to band, performance, or polish, make any changes during this time period.

Shop Reviews
While we encourage our customers not familiar with instruments, to have a technician review the instrumen if desired, we cannot reimburse for "shop charges".

A technician may take your instrument for a few days, and go through it, perhaps making a small adjustment as may technical persons views things differently. Shop charges typically range from $50 to $75.00 to compensate the technician for their time.

Please note that we cannot accept returns if anyone has cleaned, polished, made adjustments, etc to our instrument no matter who the technician. This is standard in the flute industry.

If you have any problem, please contact us or have your technician contact us for discussion.

Contact Us
Please contact us for more information. Phone is best however we do try to answer all emails.

Winds101
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diMedici 1011RB $1099

liz@winds101.com (winds101) — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Lovely Jupiter diMedici Sterling Silver Flute

This is a very gently played Jupiter di Medici Sterling Silver Flute. We sold this to an adult player (brand new), who after a few years just did not find much time to play, and thus requested we sell this on his behalf.

Our technician has gone through this flute, there are no dings or dents, not much use at all.

It has a wonderful tone, fast quiet key action, plenty of volume and ample projection.
Technical Features
Solid Sterling Silver Hand cut head joint gold plated lip plate
Solid Sterling Body and B foot
Open Holes
Inline G
French Key Arms
c gizmo or high C facilitator key
Pro Tech Case N Carry with Shoulder Strap

Plus +10.00 / Cleaning rod + 5.00

*Keys and mechanisms are silver plated

Shipping
Worldwide

We accept all forms of payment, cashier checks, all major debit and credit cards

Acceptance Period
3 days when purchased via our store

Please call with questions

Liz
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Wm. S. Haynes Handmade Perfect SALE $4599

liz@winds101.com (winds101) — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Handmade solid sterling silver William S. Haynes Flute

Lovely William S. Haynes Flute, with open holes, inline G, white gold springs, french key arms, soldered tone holes, B foot joint, case. Modern Scale A 442 hz.

This flute is simply fantastic. It was recently the primary flute of a Prof. Orchestral flutists (Julliard Grad) and well, it is just a fantastic instrument.

It was recently serviced and is MINT overall per the National Flute Association Standards.

The embouchure hold is larger, sharper cut and allows thsi flute to play with large full volume voice when needed. The Strauginger pads enhance projection however, this flute does not sound overly bright or "echo" as some can with Straubinger pads.

The .016 mid wall solid sterling flute can product a huge amount of texture and color to the tone; it has a palatte that is so large, an artist could create almost anything from what it offers.

It is not a difficult flute to play albeit will play and sound better the better the flutist.

This is one not to pass up. It is a stand out among flutes.

Sankyo CF 201 Offset G Split E B foot - new $2499

liz@winds101.com (winds101) — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Sankyo CF 201

Barely played

Fantastic flute shows almost no wear

Solid Silver hand cut head joint
Open Holes
Inline G
French Key arms
B foot
Case / Rod / Bag
A=442 Hz

Very high quality Japanese Entry Prof. Flute

One of the best you can buy for accuracy, intonation, flawless fat quick mechanisms, quality -

This is a flute for the professional, or one for the flutist that wants to play a flute that will go with you as you get better and better. This is not a throw away flute. It is a keeper. Take right through college, peform in gigs, have fun. This is the flute and brand of choice of many prof. flutists worldwide.

Condition: New / Old stock

Yamaha 611 (now 714) $3299

liz@winds101.com (winds101) — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Yamaha 611 Prof. Flute (now 714)

This is a lovely Prof. Yamaha solid sterling silver flute, featuring closed holes, offset G, split E mechanism, gold springs and C foot

It is now the 714, a flute that is rare.

Great flute for the Sax / Reed or adult that wants a prof. flute with the ease of closed holes, offset G, C foot with the Split E Mech for a quiet smooth high E, F sharp notes

Yamaha 371H new $1399

liz@winds101.com (winds101) — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

R13 SP Keys 1983 $1799

liz@winds101.com (winds101) — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Very nice 1983 R13 with SP keys and mechs

Beautiful condition

Will receive full tech serivce upon sale

1951 William S. Haynes $2599

liz@winds101.com (winds101) — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

French Conical Bore $2499

liz@winds101.com (winds101) — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

VINTAGE CONICAL BORE GRENADILLA BOEHM FLUTE

FRENCH VINTAGE CONICAL BORE FLUTE

This is a wonderful example of French flute craftsmanship. It is a fine collectable, as well as a playable enjoyable flute.

A grenadilla wooden flute, conical bore with nickel silver keys, Boehm system with closed G#. This gorgeous flute features keywork dated to the romantic quality and period of the earlier simple system flutes.

The quality and key configuration bring it into the Louis Lot tradition.

1). The A, G, F, E and D keys are identical to the open ring keys of the clarinet while the rest of the key work is traditional French pointed arm key-cups. The thumb configuration is truly modern but delicately crafted to conform to the sweep of the flute body.

2). The sounding length is 586 mm which puts it in the A=440 range.

3). The embouchure is original and in pristine condition.

OVERHAUL
This flute has undergone a complete overhauled

Fine Details
Fully disassembled

All new natural cork tenon wrappings as well as all new cork bumpers and crown stopper.

The body wood has been thoroughly cleaned and re-oiled

The nickel silver parts (including the posts) were ultrasonically rid of grease, grime and tarnish. The crown mechanism is fully functional.

The pads are white kid leather* with a felt underpinning and have been installed using the historically correct and time proven “melted shellac” method.

The case is original and fully functional (I repaired the torn hinge material and installed new brass hasps as well as two small brass hinges to guarantee the security of the lids closure).

This is both a fine collectible as well as playable flute.

*Expensive, maintain seal, do not dry out

This is a very old, unique and well made flute. We could not find a makers name however the quality is outstanding. It may have been stamped at one time and sanded or worn off.

French Conical Bore $2499

liz@winds101.com (winds101) — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

VINTAGE CONICAL BORE GRENADILLA BOEHM FLUTE

FRENCH VINTAGE CONICAL BORE FLUTE

This is a wonderful example of French flute craftsmanship. It is a fine collectable, as well as a playable enjoyable flute.

A grenadilla wooden flute, conical bore with nickel silver keys, Boehm system with closed G#. This gorgeous flute features keywork dated to the romantic quality and period of the earlier simple system flutes.

The quality and key configuration bring it into the Louis Lot tradition.

1). The A, G, F, E and D keys are identical to the open ring keys of the clarinet while the rest of the key work is traditional French pointed arm key-cups. The thumb configuration is truly modern but delicately crafted to conform to the sweep of the flute body.

2). The sounding length is 586 mm which puts it in the A=440 range.

3). The embouchure is original and in pristine condition.

OVERHAUL
This flute has undergone a complete overhauled

Fine Details
Fully disassembled

All new natural cork tenon wrappings as well as all new cork bumpers and crown stopper.

The body wood has been thoroughly cleaned and re-oiled

The nickel silver parts (including the posts) were ultrasonically rid of grease, grime and tarnish. The crown mechanism is fully functional.

The pads are white kid leather* with a felt underpinning and have been installed using the historically correct and time proven “melted shellac” method.

The case is original and fully functional (I repaired the torn hinge material and installed new brass hasps as well as two small brass hinges to guarantee the security of the lids closure).

This is both a fine collectible as well as playable flute.

*Expensive, maintain seal, do not dry out
This is a very old, unique and well made flute.

Stampings / Style
We could not find a makers name however the quality is outstanding. It may have been stamped at one time and sanded or worn off. The style is of the L. Lot, the quality fantastic, the tone excellent.

461 II $1299

liz@winds101.com (winds101) — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Yamaha 325S2 $sold

liz@winds101.com (winds101) — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Lovely Yamaha 325 model intermediate flute

Pristine. I think this may have sat on a dealers shelf for some time unused. Shows virtually no use and sounds fantastic. Quite a gem.

This is a lovely Japanese made flute, by Yamaha Corp. Established in Japan 1887.

It features a solid sterling silver head joint, which provides a nice full sweet tone with ample response and projection.

This intermediate flute also features the comfort of closed holes and C foot joint.

Comes with case and cleaning rod.

Adjusted by prof. flute technician.

Terms of Sale

Global customers welcome

3 day acceptance period when purchased though our winds101 store

We accept all forms of payment, including cash, US and Canadian Bank checks, US personal checks, Paypal, and all major credit and debit cards (Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover)

We price for cash as many of our customers do pay this way. For those using a credit card we do request that the customer pay the 3 percent bank fee.

Please call or email to order and for discussion

Liz
email: liz@winds101.com
phone: (248) 885 2583
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Yamaha 321 $sold

liz@winds101.com (winds101) — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Yamaha Intermediate Flute Model 321

Barely played, sings from low to high with a gorgeous voice, and even nice key action

Featuring
Solid sterling silver CY cut head joint
Silver plated body / C foot / keys and mechanisms
Closed Holes
Offset G
Yamaha hardshell case
Cleaning Rod

This is a new(er) flute by Yamaha Corp (the real deal), that has a solid sterling silver head joint. This flute may be the perfect flute for the student who can play all the way up through high school in band (and of course spend more on a higher grade flute depending on how far they wish to go in the future one that you will want to keep at home)

It would also make a great flute for an adult player, or jazz musician.

It is very high quality, free blowing yet with enough resistance and silver for a pure softer flute tone.

Terms & Conditions of Sale

Priced for cash (+3 Percent credit / debit / paypal)

We accept all forms of payment, including all major debit and credit cards and paypal.

Shipping
We will ship this instrument to the USA and Canada

Acceptance Period
3-day in home acceptance period following receipt.

Please conact us with questions

Winds101
email: liz@winds101.com
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Phone: (248) 885 2583

1977 Solid Silver Wm. S. Haynes $3299

liz@winds101.com (winds101) — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

1977 Solid Sterling Silver Willam S. Haynes Commercial Flute

Fantastic flute for a flutist and also a jazz / reed / sax or clarinet player.

The flute is in fantastic overall condition; no dents dings etc. It has gold springs, and will make an outsanding flute.

It is a US Mid Wall. Many of the Wm. S. Haynes Commercial flutes are heavy walls and / or the grommet and first finger rest. Our Haynes flutes, unless stated otherwise, are mid wall construction (desirable), no grommet or finger rest (uncomfortable).

Technical Features
Solid Sterling Silver including keys & mechanisms
Gold Springs
Closed Holes
Offset G
C foot joint
Original case / outer bag / receipt
A=440 Hz

Terms & Conditions of Sale

Winds101
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Solid Stering 1989 Commercial $3499

liz@winds101.com (winds101) — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Solid Sterling Silver Haynes Professional Flute

This is a gorgeous Solid Sterling Silver Prof. Haynes flute (pre - Eastman Strings), with open holes, inline G, gold springs, B foot joint.

This is one of the few Commercial Model Haynes that we have come across, and made prior to the purchase of the William S. Haynes Company by Eastman Strings.

It is a professional flute, differentiated from the more expensive handmade / soldered tone hole models with Y-arms replacing the french pointed key arms.

Specifications
Solid Sterling Silver Flute, including keys & mechs
Open holes
Inline G
B foot joint
12kt gold springs
rolled, drawn tone holes
c-gizmo or high C facilitator key
French Case
A=442 hz
French Case

Condition
This is a gorgeous flute in fantastic condition. It would now be the Q4 however, was made in the USA in a much smaller volume, semi handmade professional grade flute.

This flute sounds fantastic, and the key action is very smooth and even. It sings from low to high with that sweet classic tone of all pre - Eastman Strings William S. Haynes flutes.

Although it was made in 1989, it does not look or play like an "old flute". This flute feels almost new in my hands; as does the key action and overall physical structure.

It has new(er) pads and corks; and will be fine tuned just prior to shipping.

Terms & Conditions of Sale
Global customers welcome

Payment
We price for cash; Credit / Debit and Paypal please add 3 percent.

Shipping
We ship via UPS fully insured, delivery signature required.

Acceptance Period
We provide our customers a 3-day in home acceptance period following sale of flute.

Please call or email with questions

Winds101
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(248) 885 2583

JT Lamy $1599

liz@winds101.com (winds101) — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

JEROME THIBOUVILLE LAMY

19th Century French Classical Flute

Restored to perfection

Kid Leather Pads

Rare J. Thibouville Lamy Flute Paris

19th Century Classical 6 Key wooden flute (1800's) Made in Paris, France of lovely rosewood

This is the real deal; a vintage flute by the master French flute-Jerome Thibouville Lamy, Paris.

The embouchure head joint is the french oval style, in perfect condition. Flute is overhauled and ready to play.

CLEARLY STAMPED (with trademark)

All pieces and parts were in Exc Condition pre overhaul. Have replaced pads with leather pads.

This flute has 4 pcs with tuning slide (bubble at the base). It is the simple system is a 6 key Simple System design.

You may play play with all modern music, as well as classical, Irish or folk, jazz, latin or Cuban

We do have several French made 19th Century Classical wooden flutes available. Please inquire.

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784H HV CT MINT / OPEN BOX $4799

liz@winds101.com (winds101) — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Yamaha Solid Sterling Silver Flute - MINT / Open Box

C sharp trill key
Open Holes
Inliine G
B foot joint
French Pointed Key Arms
12kt gold springs
Case / Bag / Rod / Box

Condition
Never played / In plastic wrap

Yamaha 385 / 381H from $599

liz@winds101.com (winds101) — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Yamaha 385 (now the 381H)

Pre owned / serviced by technician

This is a highly regarded, versatile, durable flute. This flute was made in Japan (not indonesia), in low volume for the Japanese market and is very high quality. It will late a lifetime if taken care of.

This flute needs a bit more air than the current model 381H, but does reward the flutist with a deeper fuller more colorful tone that is not as bright and airy.

It is besst suited for a player with a few years under their belt.

This flute is also high versatile, and will take on the characteristics of a different head joint should the player wish to customize their tone in the future. This flute has a wonderful tone now with the CY intermediate sterling silver head joint, and will sound very different with a higher grade head joint.

Featuring
Sterling Silver CY cut headjoint
Silver plated body / B foot / keys & mechanisms
Open hole
Inline G
Yamaha Hard Shell Case
Cleaning Rod
Plugs (if needed)
Made In Japan
Japanese .015 wall thickness

Please contact us for more information

Terms and Conditions of Sale

We ship worldwide

We accept cash, verifiable cashiers checks, and all major debit and credit cards (please add 3% for debit / credit) as we price for cash sale for fairness to all of our customers.

We provide a 3 day acceptance period for flutes purchased through our Winds101 store.

Please contact us for more information

Liz
Winds101
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Liz
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Rare French 19th Century Classic Flute Farfelier Devred $2299

liz@winds101.com (winds101) — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Farfelier Devred D Flute
France, Circa 1850
Overhauled
Mahogany Wood Case

ONCE UPON A TIME long before our current flute design...
This is a fine example of a French made simple system flute, the flute style used long before the current design, or what you now most likely use, we invented by Boehm (& Mendler).

It was used during the time of baroque or classical era, about the time of Bach. You may view the listings of composers and time periods at the URL below. For those that are not familiar with this style or old flute, just imagine playing Bach or Telemann using this very simple instrument!!

TODAY
Many flutists have at least one Simple System Flute. They are often now called Irish, Baroque or 19th Century Classical flutes. They are collected, and also played in many forms and styles. Flutists are playing to challenge their capability. They wish to play the correct style instrument for the time period in re enactments (Colonial Williamsburg, VA), and small group baroque settings. Others use to play Irish music and some to create music using a different scale using 1/8 or 1/16 notes.

One very nice Cuban flutist recently played Cuban music using one of these flutes, wrapping strings around the holes to create 1/8 and 1/16 notes. My jaw dropped. It was fantastic; Cuban music in the 4-8 octave fast paced, with spunk and Latin beat.

PLAY THIS FLUTE
This flute will do just about anything; it just needs a player at the helm with an airstream and talent. No reason to spend alot of money on a new Irish flute, in the key of D - buy the original!!

If you are a flute or music teacher, you may want to have this flute or one similar to hand to your students. A flutist that can play on a Simple System flute most likely can master any flute. It will make that flutists a better musician as to play you must know what the notes sound like and really be able to use your wind and airstream.

TONE
This very finely made French Flute, Simple System, Rosewood, unlined, with the traditional resistant French oval embouchure is very light in weight, and produces a gorgeous tone.

While light in weight and small in size compared to many new modern flutes of today, it is not a very easy flute to play almost like a kids recorder or toy, it is a very fine flute that takes some skill and will perform !!.

With wind and speed, this flute sings with a gorgeous tone. Those familiar with the French Oval embouchure know how resistant it is. This flute has the French Oval embouchure, and it is all original, no cracks and unmodified from the day the flute was made.

This flute is a very high grade instrument, it is the first flute that we have come across that has no need for a tuning barrel and was not made with a tuning barrel, as the intonation is built into the flute. It is also very unique in that is HP or high pitch with head joint fully pushed in A 452 Hz). With the head joint pulled out, you can play around A 440 Hz. Thus, this flute has a range A 440 Hz to A 452 Hz, unaltered from its original design.

As most know, pitch was not established until approx. 1930; most flute makers and flutists were creative and just "did their own thing". High pitch was fashionable in Europe, esp. London whereas low pitch A 435 Hz or so was favored in the USA.

This design is most creative and superb/ Very nice to have a flute that can span this range of pitch, in Rosewood with the French Oval Embouchure. You just do not find these every day. You can have one made, a reproduction, for about $2000 - but why buy a reproduction when you can buy the real deal that plays as it should, and is unmodified less pads, corks?

We have other German and French style Simple System flutes. Most are not worth as much as this one however, you may enjoy a lower cost vintage 19th Century flute that plays well (overhauled). We are not experts at all but if we can help, please feel free to call us with questions (248) 885 2583

OVERHAUL..its in the details
First, we started with a very finely designed (superior designed / engineered / made) flute.

This flute arrived to us in good condition (not playable), but with no cracks or damage It was fully disassembled and fully restored.

The head joint is unlined (there is no tuning barrel) and the tenon is firmly seated and airtight.

The embouchure hole is original and in perfect condition. The crown mechanism is fully functional with a new natural cork stopper.

All the pads are new white kid leather and all the cork bumpers natural cork All tenon corks have been replaced with all natural solid cork.

The axles, posts and keys were ultrasonically cleaned with the axles being oiled prior to reassembly

All of the spring / actions have been checked for ease of play and solid closure of keys

The body rings are tight and in perfect conditon.

The case is the original mahogany and has been relined to accommodate the flute perfectly.

The lock is functional but the key has been lost to history but a competent locksmith could either find or make one to fit.

R13 B flat Clarinet

liz@winds101.com (winds101) — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Altus 907RE MINT $2499

liz@winds101.com (winds101) — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Altus model 907RE

www.altusflutes.com

Wonderful mint Altus (dem)

Solid sterling silver head joint
Silver plated body / C foot / keys and mechs
Open holes
Offset G
Split E mech
Altus Case

Plays beautifully from low to high

Please allow our tech 4-10 business days to prep for sale

Winds101
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248 885 2583

907RE $2499 sale flawless (unused)

liz@winds101.com (winds101) — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Altus Prof 907 RE Flute flawless

This is a lovely Professional grade Altus flute. It is an open hole flute, with offset G, C foot joint and split E mechanism. The holes have plugs which are shown in the picture, which can easily be removed.

It has a fantastic tone from low to high, with a very quiet high E and smooth fast key action.

Altus is one of my personal favorite brands. I refer to the Altus 807 and 907 as "pocket flutes". They are easier to play, very comfortable to hold, on the lighter side, yet require skill and dedication. The intonation is excellent, and the flute sings with a rich responsive voice from low to high.

Technical features:
Sold silver hand cut Altus head joint
Silver plated body C foot joint keys and mechanisms
French or open hole
French pointed key arms
offset G
Split E mechanisms
Case
Japanese mid wall (.015)
On the new and improved WB Scale A 442 Hz
Modern pitch A = 442 Hertz

The Altus flutes are some of my favorite instruments on today's market. They play with wondeful accurate intonation, fast and flawless key action, and a rich fluid tone with quick response.

They are very durable and sturdy instruments, well made in Japan. There are Altus flutes made in Taiwan (and you must check to ensure that the Atlus you purchase is stamped "Made in Japan" so you receive the highest quality instrument.

This flute is suitable for many players. Amature adult players will fiind a flute to begin on and become much better over time. Jazz players will find an instrument that is durable and suitable for the road and outdoor playing, and one in which the notes will pop out with little warm up.

Students can use this to advance their skills, and grow into over time. The more advanced player can use as a back up instrument, and the conservatory player can use to study flute in a university setting.

Our price on this flute is a deal. It has little play, and also features the split E mechanisms which adds about $500 to the price when purchased new. The MSRP of this instrument when purchased new (or even demo) is approximately $3500.00. Like the Muramatsu brand flutes, the Altus brand does not go on sale as do many other brands.

Terms and Conditions of Sale
The following terms apply to instruments sold directly from our Winds101.com store.

Payment
We accept all major credit and debit cards directly via phone (Visa, MasterCard, American Express, and Discover). We also accept Papal. Our paypal address or ID is pay@winds101.com

We will accept US and Canadian Bank checks.
The check must have the phone number of the bank so that we can verify the authenticity.

For international customers, we accept direct bank wire transfers.

Shipping Handling and Insurance
We prefer the US Postal Service and UPS.

For wooden instruments, we must use Express Mail.

Acceptance Period
We provide our customers with a 3-day in home acceptance period following receipt of instrument. During this time, the customer may take the instrument to a teacher, or trusted individual for examination.

This does not apply to international orders

Preparation
Our flutes are prepared for sale by our technician prior to shipment.

On occasion, due to climate changes, a pad may shift creating a small leak. If this happens, please call us for discussion.

For purchase or further discussion of any of our instruemets, please contact us

Liz
liz@winds101.com
Winds101
Website: www.winds101.com
Phone Number: (248) 885 2583

Altus 907RE $2199

liz@winds101.com (winds101) — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Lovely Professional grade Altus 907 flute, by Altus flutes (www.altusflutes.com).

This is a new flute.

This prof. flute is a fantastic flute, that will last a lifetime if taken care of. It sounds warm, open, and provides a fast response. It has wonderful intonation, with lovely key action.

Featuring:
Hand cut Altus sterling silver head joint*
Silver plated body / foot / keys and mechs
Open Hole holes
Offset G
Split E mechanism
French pointed key arms
French case
Cleaning Rod
A = 442 modern scale

*Traditional Altus head joint cut (not the Z cut)

This flute is perfect for the flautist that wants a professional performance, with the ease an offset G, high E mechanism for smooth quiet high E and other notes, and a C footjoint. The C foot joint makes the flute lighter, easier to hold and play, with brighter easier high notes.

This flute is a true prof. grade flute. It can be used by a flautist just starting out who will get better and better, a prof. flautist, a jazz musician, or a step up flute for the conservatory student.

Condition
New

Will receive a full technical set up prior to shipping

About Altus flutes
Altus flutes are held in the very highest esteem by professional players and technicians the world over. All Altus flutes come as standard with the accurate William Bennett (Wibb) scale, a responsive and durable mechanism, and a precisely hand-cut headjoint, customised for each flute. Altus flutes appeal to the player who has a classical approach to tone and wants a unique flute that is different from conventional offerings.

www.altusflutes.com

Terms
Please call us at 248 885 2583, or email liz@winds101.com

We allow a 3 day in home acceptance period

We ship worldwide

Customer pays SHI costs (varies, depending on location)

We ship UPS, fully insured

For our European customers, we will import to Germany, and ship EU to EU if desired.

Liz
Winds101
www.winds101.com
248 885 2583

Yamaha YPC 62 Grenadilla Piccolo $899

liz@winds101.com (winds101) — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

YPC 62
Grenadilla / African Blackwood Piccolo

Lovely instrument, great for orchestra, band, jazz gigs, etc

Well played, no cracks ever, keys show plating wear (please view pictures)

Recent COA, new head cork, new corks, several new pads, adjusted, oiled, regulated

Pads not new but seat / sealing very well. Piccolos require delicate balance and new pads only used when the pad no longer seals

We see so many lovely looking piccolos with gorgeous keys and pads that do not play (the pads are not seated / sealing and shift and leak)

Prof. 88B Sterling Silver Flute $SOLD

liz@winds101.com (winds101) — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Prof. Sterling Silver Emerson Model 88BOF Flute

Sterling Silver Flute / lovely condition / lovely tone

Sterling Silver American Cut head joint
Sterling Silver Body & B foot
Open Holes
Offset G
Split E Mechanism
c gizmo key
Case / Outer Bag
A=442 Hz

Lovely pre owned condition very gertly played

Jupiter Open Hole Flute $399

liz@winds101.com (winds101) — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Jupiter Open Hole Flute

This is a lovely Jupiter Open hole C foot flute. It is all silver plated, model 511R. As you can see, it look mint showroom in most areas. There are a few blemishs, dings and a tiny dent that does not effect performance. Your student may dent, ding and scratch in school band (they always do), so perhaps save a few hundred dollars or more, and buy this lovely flute with case and cleaning rod.

It plays lovely low to high.

Classic with C# trill D# rolller sold

liz@winds101.com (winds101) — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Solid Sterling Silver Miyazawa Classic Flute

This flute has a gorgeous thick colorful tone with ample projection. The key action is soft smooth and even. It will make a fantastic flute for a advancing to advanced flutist.

It features the C sharp trill key and D# roller key, along with open holes, offset G, gold springs and many other features.

Technical features:
Solid Sterling head joint (optional 18kt riser)
Solid Sterling body, B foot, keys & mechanisms
White gold springs
Open Holes
Offset G
French Pointed Key Arms
C# Trill Key
D# Roller
C-Gizmo key
Straubinger Pads
French Case and Outer bag
A=442 hz
.45 mm wall (.017)

Prima Artist P.A. CF 401 $3999

liz@winds101.com (winds101) — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Solid Sterling Silver Flute

solid Sterling including keys & mechs

Hand Cut head joint
Open holes
Inline G
French key arms
C foot
A=442 hz
French Case

Condition
Pre owned / mint
Shows very little play
No dents dings
Minor surface scratches (small)

Altus 1007RB $3599

liz@winds101.com (winds101) — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Altus Prof. Grade 1007 RB

This flute looks and plays like new. You cannot see use on this flute.

This is a fantastic prof. grade flute, featuring

Stolid Sterling Silver hand cut head joint
Solid Sterling Silver (body and B foot)
Open Holes
Inline G
c-gizmo key
French Pointed Key Arms
Case
Outer Bag
A 442 Hz
Improved WB Scale

Accessories: Plugs +$10.00 / Cleaning Rod +5.00

Eppler Grenadilla Wooden Head joint $999

liz@winds101.com (winds101) — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Hand made Grenadilla Wood head joint

Maker: Eppler

Thicker wood

African Blackwood or Grenadilla Wood
Sterling tenon and rings

About Eppler Head Joints
Alexander Eppler was the first American flutemaker to reintroduce the wooden headjoint on a systematic basis, beginning in 1975. Noted for ease of response yet full tone, Eppler wooden headjoints can be heard today in the United States, Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Great Britain, Japan, Korea, Thailand, Russia, Hong Kong, China, Spain, and elsewhere. Eppler wooden headjoints, acclaimed for their unequalled beauty of design and craftsmanship, are also found in private collections in the United States and Great Britain.

http://www.epplerflutes.com/headjoints.html#description