Altus never switched to a pinless mechanism because they simply don’t need to. You really need to run your fingers over these keys yourself in order to appreciate it. What is not subjective is how good their mechanism is, and it is one of the best there is. Perception of sound is subjective though so you will need to try them and see if they suit you. In terms of sound, I find them extremely malleable, colourful, offer great projection and evenness throughout the registers. I’ve had several flutes throughout the course of my career and two of them, including my current one, have been Altus (and they were purchased long before I started working for F&F after trying every brand under the sun!). The remaining common metals balance a dark, rich tonal colour without sacrificing brilliance. With the options that are available, each flute carries a personalised sound for every individual player.īritannia 958 Silver – A traditionally created silver alloy composed of 95.8% silver. Silver SeriesĪltus offers a wide range of tonal colours with the variety of silvers that are used. The masterfully hand-sculpted headjoints and precision tubings produce the remarkable sound of the Altus flute. The meticulous design of the Altus flute and its acclaimed Altus/Bennet scales offers excellent intonation, carefully tuned harmonics and balanced registers. Created by Master Flute Maker Shuichi Tanaka, each Altus flute reflects his passion to combine the finest playing flutes with the finest materials and artistry. ALTUSįor almost 30 years, Altus has hand-crafted flutes that embody the ideals of vintage inspiration and modern technology. Britannia Silver (95.8%) Headjoint & BodyĮach Altus flute comes with a hard case, soft carry cover, cleaning rod, inside cleaning cloth and outside cleaning cloth.
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