Muramatsu Flute - DS BE
The Muramatsu DS BE flute is fully made of solid sterling silver, including the mechanism and keys. The DS BE comes with a B-foot, Split-E Mechanism and choice of open or closed keys.
Muramatu DS Series flutes are the realization of the professional flutist’s dream. This 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.
The DS model establishes the standard against which all professional flutes are measured. It comes with a beautifully hand cut headjoint and Muramatsu’s famous dependable key mechanism, and is the ideal choice for the professional flutist.
About Muramatsu
Muramatsu was founded in 1923 in Japan by Koichi Muramatsu. It is still a family-owned business and is now managed by the third generation Muramatsu. Each Muramatsu flute is made with the care and precision that gave Muramatsu its reputation as one of the world's best professional flute makers. Today Muramatsu sells more professional flutes than any other brand, and the Muramatsu flute is the preferred instrument for many flute soloists and flutists of world-renowned orchestras.
Specifications of the Muramatsu DS BE flute:
- Headjoint, lip plate and riser: sterling silver (.925)
- Body and foot-joint: sterling silver (.925)
- Mechanism and keys: sterling silver (.925)
- Hand-cut headjoint
- Choice of covered keys / plateau keys or open keys / French keys
- Split-E mechanism
- Offset G
- B-foot
- Pointed key arms (French style)
- Drawn tone holes
- Pitch: 442 Hz
- Product IDs: Muramatsu DS BE
Options for the Muramatsu DS BE include C# Trill Key and Heavy Wall Head and Body (e-mail us for availability and price differential):
The flute comes with:
- Elegant, high-quality, velvet-lined wooden case
- Matching shoulder bag
- Cleaning rod and cloth set