Flutes

Flutes

Student Flutes

Yamaha YFL-221

Yamaha YFL-281/261

Undercut and beveled embouchure hole Clean attack, sensitive response, and accurate intonation Double bladder pads Longer life and maximum seating Nickel-silver, power-forged keys Very durable and less susceptible to breakage Neoprene key bumpers Stronger and more durable than cork Improved Scale Better intonation Strong post design Key posts have been thickened and redesigned for improved durability and strength to maintain accurate rod alignment. Foot joint marking A unique foot joint alignment mark facilitates proper fitting by young players. Ergonomic key shapes All key shapes and placements have been ergonomically designed for comfortable, natural-feeling performance. The keys are hand-assembled and adjusted for a perfect 'touch' and balance. Adjustment screws Yamaha's unique screw resistance inserts allow smooth adjustments while preventing gradual loosening of the screws. Available feature The YFL-221 flute is available with nickel-plated finish. (YFL-221N)

Features:

Undercut and beveled embouchure hole Clean attack, sensitive response, and accurate intonation Double bladder pads Longer life and maximum seating Nickel-silver, power-forged keys Very durable and less susceptible to breakage Neoprene key bumpers Stronger and more durable than cork Strong post design Key posts have been thickened and redesigned for improved durability and strength to maintain accurate rod alignment. Foot joint marking A unique foot joint alignment mark facilitates proper fitting by young players. Ergonomic key shapes All key shapes and placements have been ergonomically designed for comfortable, natural-feeling performance. The keys are hand-assembled and adjusted for a perfect 'touch' and balance. Adjustment screws Yamaha's unique screw resistance inserts allow smooth adjustments while preventing gradual loosening of the screws.

Emerson EF1 w/E Disk

Gemeinhardt 22SP

Emerson’s Plateau style (closed hole) student flute has a reliable mechanism, excellent, stable padding and produces a warm, projecting sound. Unique in its class, our model EF1 comes with a silver lip plate and riser giving flexibility and color to the sound.

Silver plated head, body and foot
Silver plated keys
Sterling sliver lip plate and riser
Offset G-key
Head tapered pivot screws
Hand finished headjoint
E-disk to facilitate third register E

The Gemeinhardt 22SP is one of the best selling student flutes in the world. This student level flute is one of the most recommended by teachers. Not only is this flute in high demand but it is extremely affordable.

One of the most popular, best selling student flutes of all time.

Silver plated head body and foot
Plateau style(closed hole) keys
Offset G
Low C foot

Gemeinhardt 22SPG

Gemeinhardt 33SB

Plateau model (closed hole); silver-plated headjoint with Gold-Plated lip plate and inner head-joint, body, footjoint and keys.

This flute is a 22SP with gold-plating for a darker tone. Perfect for students with silver allerg

Silver plated head body and foot
Gold lip plate
Plateau style(closed hole) keys
Offset G
Low C fo

Hand-crafted flute; French model (open hole); solid silver special Model “J1*” thin wall headjoint with hand-sculptured embouchure hole; solid rose gold riser; solid silver body and low B footjoint; silver-plated keys with pointed pad cups; 12K white gold springs. Available with gold-plated embouchure plate at no extra charge. Model 33S available with C footjoint.

Each Gemeinhardt professional flute is hand assembled and finished by experienced artisans dedicated to creating instruments of incomparable quality and enduring beauty. All professional models also feature our unique design pointed pad cups and are supplied with treated, unbleached pads.

Intermediate Flutes

Gemeinhardt 3B Limited

Gemeinhardt 3SB

French model (open hole); solid silver Model “J1” standard wall headjoint; gold-plated lip-plate and inner headjoint; white gold springs; silver-plated body, low B footjoint and keys. Available with offset or in-line G.

Available only to select dealers, the 3BLimited is a 3SHB with features--such as white gold springs for lighter action, and a gold plated inner headjoint for darker tone--found on more advanced flutes.

French model (open hole); solid silver Model “J1” standard wall headjoint; solid silver body and low B footjoint; silver-plated keys and components. Available with offset or in-line G.

An excellent flute for the advanced student.

Gemeinhardt 3SHB

Gemeinhardt KG Special (KGB)

French model (open hole); solid silver Model “J1” standard wall headjoint; silver-plated body, low B footjoint and keys. Available with offset or in-line G.

The headjoint is of primary importance in a flute's tone quality. Adding a solid silver head is the first step toward a great tone.

French model (open hole); solid silver Model “J1” standard wall headjoint; solid silver body and low B footjoint; white-gold springs; gold-plated lip-plate and inner headjoint; silver-plated keys and components with French style pad cups.

Available only to select dealers, the KG Special is a 3SB with features--such as white gold springs for lighter action, and a gold plated inner headjoint for darker tone, and french-style pad cups--found on more advanced flutes.

YFL-381H

Sonare SF5000

Description: An excellent choice for the student moving onto middle school the Yamaha YFL-381 Series Flutes come highly recommended by teachers. The highlights of the Yamaha YFL381flute include a solid silver head, accurate intonation, and a dependable.

The flute headjoint accounts for over 50% of a flute's acoustical value. Until now, the choice was to buy a professional quality flute for thousands of dollars or to buy a student flute and get student quality output. Sonaré offers a better choice!
The Sonaré flute marries a fine, quality flute body with the hand-cut Signature Headjoint of Verne Q. Powell Flutes. For over 75 years, the instruments of Powell have been held in the highest esteem by professional flutists throughout the world. The full, rich tones of the Powell headjoint make the Sonaré a pleasure to play, as well as a great value.
Experience the spirit of music with Sonaré and approach your next performance with complete confidence in your instrument.
Sonare's introductory step-up flute starts out several levels higher than the typical intermediate flute. The SF5000 features a durable, silver-plated body married to a Powell Signature headjoint. No other flute maker offers such a professional headjoint at this level. Gold Seal trill pads add extra resonance and projection. Compared to other intermediate flutes, the SF5000 is easy to play, and has amazing tone and projection

Pro Flutes

Kurt Gemeinhardt Millenium Edition (KGM ltd)

Kurt Gemeinhardt Standard KGM

French model (open hole);
Solid silver “H1*” thin wall head-joint with hand-scuptured embouchure hole;
9K solid gold engraved embouchure plate;
Solid rose gold riser;
Solid silver body and low B footjoint;
Silver-plated keys and components with pointed pad cups;
12K white gold springs;
Millennium Series logo engraved on barrel.

Each Gemeinhardt professional flute is hand assembled and finished by experienced artisans dedicated to creating instruments of incomparable quality and enduring beauty. All professional models also feature a unique design pointed pad cups and are supplied with treated, unbleached pads.

French model (open hole);
Solid silver “H1*” thin wall head-joint with hand-sculptured embouchure hole;
Gold-plated embouchure plate;
Solid rose gold riser;
Solid silver body and low B footjoint;
Silver-plated keys and components with pointed pad cups;
12K white gold springs;
Millennium Series logo engraved on barrel.

Muramatsu DS

Muramatsu GX

Muramatsu is proud to introduce the new handmade professional DS flute. This new solid silver instrument is the result of superior workmanship, research, and design. Each flute allows the performer to create their own unique sound with warmth and a wide spectrum of tonal color. Professional flutists worldwide have enjoyed playing the Muramatsu flute since 1923. This fine new DS model is a continuation of the Muramatsu tradition of excellent flute making.

Solid Silver Head Joint
Solid Silver Body and Keys
Open hole, B foot
North American model made to specification including D# roller
Split-E Mechanism inline or offset
C# trill
Heavy Wall
Wing Lip on Headjoint
Closed hole
C foot

This exciting flute model is popular worldwide. It is made with a hand-cut solid silver head and body, along with Muramatsu's special silver-clad key mechanism. This instrument will thrill those who have the opportunity to experience it! Yet, the price of this model is thousands less than other professional flutes that do not offer the high quality and impeccable construction standards exemplified in all Muramatsu flutes.

Silver Plated
Solid Silver Head Joint
Open hole, B foot
Offset G
Heavy Wall
Split_E Mechanism
Wing Lip on Headjoint
Closed hole
C foot

Prima Sankyo Artist

Prima Sankyo Etude

The Artist model possesses many of the features of Hand-made flutes and is used by professional players the world. Its accurate scale and ravishingly beautiful sound are products of its superior construction.

Specifications:
An all silver instrument made entirely sterling (0.38mm tubing) . Available in open or covered holes and NEL or not.

This most popular of the SANKYO flutes, the Etude, is designed with the advanced Student in mind. The head joint is of sterling in keeping with SANKYO's dedication to enable every flutist to produce a beautiful tone. The Etude, with its Precise balanced construction is capable of the professional sound of all silver flutes.

Specifications:
Hand-cut sterling silver head joint, matched to a silver clad body and key mechanism. Available with open or covered holes and NEL or not. With French style pointed arms.

Prima Silversonic

Sonare SF6000/SF7000

Silversonic in design and construction, the Silversonic is patterned after the Artist model and is capable of the same clarity and beauty of sound at a more economical price due to the silver clad keys and mechanism.

Specifications:
The Silversonic comes with a hand-cut sterling silver head joint and body (0.38mm tubing) , along with SANKYO's silver clad key mechanism. Available open or covered holes and NEL or not.

SF-6000 - Sonaré’s sterling silver body, combined with the hand-cut Powell Signature headjoint, result in exceptional tone, great control, and an immediate response. No other flute in this category offers 10K white gold wire springs to allow for lighter, quicker action and Powell’s patented Gold Seal trill pads to enhance resonance and projection. When you are ready for an advanced step-up flute, the SF6000 is your best choice!

The SF-7000 has all of the professional features found on the SF-6000, with the addition of pointed arms and a leather carrying case. Pointed arms are indicative of a higher level of flute making, as they require more skill, time, and precision to produce. They allow for a lighter touch and keep your flute in better adjustment than Y-arms, which means fewer trips to the repair shop! Get the look and sound sought by professional flutists.