{"title":"Pre-owned Alto Flutes","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"armstrong-alto-flute-with-silver-headjoint-in-line-pre-owned-c7881","title":"Armstrong Alto Flute with Silver Headjoint In line Pre-owned C7881","description":"\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery Good \/ Good Playing Order\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMake: Armstrong\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePre-owned\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSilver Headjoint\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlto Flute\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInline G\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSilver Plated Body Tube and Mechanism\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArmstrong Flutes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1931, William Teasdale Armstrong, a well-regarded craftsman and foreman at C.G. Conn, established a small workshop in Elkhart, Indiana, specialising in flute repairs. His reputation for precision and dedication to high standards quickly grew, leading to requests from professional musicians for custom-made instruments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis tradition of excellence was carried forward by his son, Edward, who trained under William and shared his meticulous approach to quality. Edward also recognised the importance of making reliable instruments accessible to the increasing number of students and amateur players, not just professionals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring the 1970s, Armstrong collaborated with Albert Cooper to create a new flute scale. Before this innovation, flute makers typically modified headjoints to raise the pitch from A=435 to A=440, which only improved tuning in the middle register and left other octaves out of tune. The Armstrong-Cooper project resulted in an entirely reworked flute, featuring a tapered headjoint, revised tone hole sizes, and repositioned tone holes. This redesign laid the foundation for the 102, 103, and 104 model flutes still in use today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1984, Armstrong was acquired by King Musical Instruments. The following year, King merged with C.G. Conn to form United Musical Instruments (UMI). In 2002, UMI merged with the Selmer Company, becoming part of Conn-Selmer, Inc.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"All Flutes Plus","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55088989569358,"sku":"7881","price":1100.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0885\/5335\/7646\/files\/C7881.jpg?v=1762195393"},{"product_id":"pearl-pre-owned-pfa-201-alto-flute-with-curved-headjoint-c7914","title":"Pearl Pre-owned PFA-201 Alto Flute with Curved Headjoint C7914","description":"\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery Good\u003cbr\u003eFull Service\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMake: Pearl Flutes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModel: 201EU\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePre-owned\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlto Flute\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCurved headjoint\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e.925 Silver Lip Plate and Riser\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003ePearl Flutes\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePearl Flutes are highly respected instrument makers, with a renowned history of pioneering craftsmanship. Founded in 1946, Pearl Flutes later established a factory in Japan in 1968 due to a growing demand for fine flutes. Pearl Flutes built a further flute factory in Taiwan in 1985 to deliver the finest quality flutes at more affordable prices and expand the product range of student model flutes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-private=\"redact\" data-wt-guid=\"a68e628f-1341-469e-8f7e-49468664d0cb\"\u003ePearl instruments are elegant, efficient and durable instruments, combining modern technology with traditional craftsmanship. Over time, Pearl Flutes have made significant refinements to the Boehm flute mechanism, including their trademark pinless mechanism and one-piece core bar construction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-private=\"redact\" data-wt-guid=\"501beb96-ac85-4768-aeb0-675364a2289a\"\u003ePearl Flutes caters to every level of flute\/piccolo playing from beginner to professional. Their instruments enable players to create rich tones with a wide dynamic range across all registers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor further information on Pearl Music Europe, click on\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@PearlMusicEurope\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@PearlMusicEurope\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"All Flutes Plus","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55179287855438,"sku":"7914","price":1750.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0885\/5335\/7646\/files\/C7914b.jpg?v=1764950442"},{"product_id":"pre-owned-sankyo-silver-plated-alto-flute-with-925-silver-headjoint-and-albert-cooper-lip-plate-c7941","title":"Pre-owned Sankyo silver plated Alto Flute with .925 Silver Headjoint and Albert Cooper lip plate C7941","description":"\u003ch2\u003ePre-owned Sankyo silver plated Alto Flute with .925 Silver Headjoint and Albert Cooper lip plate C7941\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDescription\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA distinguished instrument for the discerning musician, this pre-owned Sankyo Alto Flute with a \u003c\/span\u003e.925 silver headjoint produces rich, nuanced tones across the instrument's range, while the renowned Albert Cooper lip plate enhances comfort and response. Silver-plated body and mechanism offer excellent durability and consistent acoustic performance. With a straight headjoint and C footjoint configuration, it's ideal for players looking to explore the alto flute's distinctive lower register. A quality instrument at a great value.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePre-owned \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSankyo Alto Flute\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e.925 silver headjoint \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlbert Cooper lip plate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSilver plated body tube and mechanism \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStraight headjoint\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eC footjoint\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCondition\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery good\/good playing order\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSankyo\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eFounded in 1968, Hisakura, Takei and Oki formed Sankyo Flutes. 'Sankyo' translates as, 'SAN' means 'three' (relating to the three founding members of the company) and 'KYO' means 'Hibiki' meaning 'Sound'. 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Renowned for their light, fluid mechanism and beautiful soaring tone quality, Haynes Flutes produce outstanding quality flutes. 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