Azumi AZ1 Advanced Flute with B-foot and Optional Split-E Key

Azumi AZ1 Silver Advanced Flute with Bfoot. Optional Split E mechanism, Z Cut Altus Headjoint... More details

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$1,614.00

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Our Azumi AZ1 Flutes are an amazing value for a flute with offset G, Professional Altus Z-Cut headjoint, and precise construction from the lineage of Altus. The Z-cut headjoints are more rectangular with minimal over and undercutting, it also produces a quick response and has a darker tonal color. This flute has an option for a Split E key that helps to facilitate the 3rd octave notes and above.

The Z-Cut Headjoint

The most distinctive feature of all Azumi flutes is the Altus Z-cut professional headjoint which responds quickly and easily and produces a full and rich tone in all three registers.

Usually reserved for professional models, all Azumi Flutes feature pointed key arms for an elegant and refined look, improved key strength, and even pad wear.

Based on the work and recommendations of British flutist William Bennett, the Altus-Bennett scale offers excellent intonation, carefully tuned harmonics, and balanced registers.

An open hole flute has holes at the center of the A, G, F, E and D keys. Openholes are the standard among intermediate flutes, and are the preference of the majority of flutists.

The flute’s footjoint can be built to low C or B. The B foot reaches down to a low B, one half-step lower than the C footjoint. It has one more key and the length of the tube is extended by about one inch.

The G keys of a flute can be made inline or offset. There is no difference in the tone produced with inline or offset G keys, it is simply a matter of comfort and preference.

The split E mechanism is designed to make the high E more responsive. This mechanism physically splits the double G keys. When playing G, the keys behave as normal, closing both of the G keys.

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Price $1,614.00
Instrument Type Flute
Model AZ1SRBO
Level Intermediate
Key of C
Body Style Open Hole
Body Material Nickel silver
Plating Silver-plated
Head Joint Sterling Silver Lip plate and riser
Key System Offset G
Key Material Nickel Silver
Key Types Open Hole, "French Style" pointed key arms
Tone Holes Rolled
Pad Material Felt and double bladder skin
Spring Type Stainless Steel
Screw Type Steel
Bumper Material Cork and synthetic
Foot Joint B-Foot
Additional Features Altus Z-Cut Headjoint
Case French style wood frame case with bag
SKU AZ1
Accessories Included Cleaning rod, Polishing cloth and name tag
Warranty 5 Year Manufacturer's Warranty
Retail Price $2,089.00
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