Altus Alto Flute - 819 E - Curved Head joint
ALTUS Alto Flute - 819 E - Curved Head Joint
Altus Flutes continue to innovate yet respect the best qualities and accomplishments of the finest flutes of the past. With the commitment to put the musical needs of the performer first, Altus strives to provide an elegant sounding instrument that is precisely crafted for every level of flutist Altus offers a model designed for every stage of accomplishment.
Features of this Altus 819 E Alto Flute are:
- Curved headjoint for physical comfort combined with exceptional sonic beauty
- Sterling Silver lip-plate and riser
- Silver plated mechanism
- Split E mechanism for a whisperingly easy high E !
Comes with plush case, cleaning rod and cleaning cloths.
The Altus 819 alto flute comes with an split E-mechanism and a handmade curved head joint with solid silver lip plate and riser.
The Altus 800 series of alto flutes are, apart from the silver lip plate and riser, fully made of nickel silver. This makes them more durable and economical than silver Altus alto flutes. The Altus 819 has a well-balanced intonation and an even sound pattern in all registers. The instrument has a balanced feel, responds neatly in all registers and has a full and very beautiful, sonorous and nonetheless elegant sound allowing for every desired modulation.
About Altus
Altus Flutes is one of the premium Japanese flute builders and continues to innovate yet respect the best qualities and accomplishments of the finest flutes of the past. With the commitment to put the musical needs of the performer first, Altus strives to provide an elegant sounding instrument that is precisely crafted for every level of flutist Altus offers a model designed for every stage of accomplishment.
Features of the Altus AS-819E alto flute:
- Head-joint material: nickel-silver (silver plated)
- Lip plate and riser material: sterling silver (.925)
- Body material: nickel-silver (silver plated)
- Mechanism and keys material: nickel-silver (silver plated)
- Head-joint style: curved
- Split E-mechanism
- Closed hole keys with mother of pearl buttons
- Offset G
- Soldered C # -hole riser
- C-foot
- Pointed key arms (French style)
- Product IDs: Altus AS-819E
The Altus 819 comes with:
- Leatherette covered wood case
- fleece lined cover and a shoulder strap
- Cleaning rod and swab