Flutes
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Flutes (America)
Flutes from the US are mostly the powerful ones where it suits professional soloists in reaching great dynamic ranges as well as contrasting styles.
14K Riser on the J.R. Lafin headjoint
Handmade Professional Silver flute with D Roller
$170,000 => $110,000
Flutes (Japan)
Headjoints from Japan often provide super sweet sound. Japanese flutes gain its popularity with a more affordable price and stable playing conditions.
$70000 --> $35000
Inline G B footjoint
Offset G B footjoint
Inline G C Footjoint
Offset G C Footjoint
Flutes (Others)
Still, makers from other countries produces headjoint with their unique characters.
Wooden Flutes
According to the past history, flutes are mostly made on wood where the changing needs of orchestras and high production costs of wooden instruments pushes the flute industries a step forward into metal flute making. Still, wooden instruments have their own characters which they provide soft sound where lots of players love their sound without sharpness.
The headjoint is made by Uebel (U.S), where the body is believed to be made in Germany