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Lovely vintage Rittershausen flute
This is a pre – 1945, wooden flute. It has not been overhauled, and is original.
It will play nicely at A 440 Hz upon overhaul.
Value lies in the name brand of Rittershausen, the emblems that are visible and easy to see.
The crutch and thread area have been removed, and the flute does not have a case (we will provide a non original case).
About Rittershausen Wooden Flutes
Rittershausen was a very famous flute-maker, apprenticed with Boehm. Current flute-makers refer with pride to their founders training under Rittershausen, such as Mollenhauer, Hammig, and Gemeinhardt. Rittershausen flutes are on display in museums, such as the German National Museum and the National Music museum.
To be played, and collected.
Condition
The exterior and originality of this flute is wonderful. An extra foot joint is included.
It does not play, and will need all new pads and corks.
The head joint has a metal sleeve, and the embouchure cut is very sharp and excellent. You do not need “super chops” to play this flute.
Pitch
Plays at A = 440 hz. The new owner may find a tuning adapter with metal headjoint will adjust pitch and provide faster response.
Valuation
Our previous Rittershausen flute, with a case that was in better condition, with original picture of owner and letter of certification sold for $3500.
This flute is priced "as is". The flautist that is looking for a bargain may purhcase this flute and have the work done/
Once the work is complete, the price will increase significantly (more than the cost of the overhaul).
This is a pre – 1945, wooden flute. It has not been overhauled, and is original.
It will play nicely at A 440 Hz upon overhaul.
Value lies in the name brand of Rittershausen, the emblems that are visible and easy to see.
The crutch and thread area have been removed, and the flute does not have a case (we will provide a non original case).
About Rittershausen Wooden Flutes
Rittershausen was a very famous flute-maker, apprenticed with Boehm. Current flute-makers refer with pride to their founders training under Rittershausen, such as Mollenhauer, Hammig, and Gemeinhardt. Rittershausen flutes are on display in museums, such as the German National Museum and the National Music museum.
To be played, and collected.
Condition
The exterior and originality of this flute is wonderful. An extra foot joint is included.
It does not play, and will need all new pads and corks.
The head joint has a metal sleeve, and the embouchure cut is very sharp and excellent. You do not need “super chops” to play this flute.
Pitch
Plays at A = 440 hz. The new owner may find a tuning adapter with metal headjoint will adjust pitch and provide faster response.
Valuation
Our previous Rittershausen flute, with a case that was in better condition, with original picture of owner and letter of certification sold for $3500.
This flute is priced "as is". The flautist that is looking for a bargain may purhcase this flute and have the work done/
Once the work is complete, the price will increase significantly (more than the cost of the overhaul).
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