Description
Altus A13 Flute
Altus A13 Flute
About
The recently refined Altus A13 surpasses the Altus 1307. With its newly designed headjoint, it allows advanced players to explore a rich array of tonal colours and overtones.
The Altus A11 proudly features the newly evolved “Altus scale,” incorporating meticulously calculated and precisely tuned harmonics. This flute, abundant with colourful overtones, empowers developing players to broaden their tone and elevate their musical expression.
A highly popular choice for players who prefer a lighter flute with the same quality of scale, headjoint, and mechanism as a soldered tone hole model.
Specifications
- Fully handmade .958 ‘Britannia’ headjoint and body
- Fully handmade .925 solid mechanism
- Drawn tone holes with special soldered C# tone hole
- French-style ‘pointed’ key-arms
- Offset G
- Split E mechanism on offset models
- Altus scale
- SP-1 springs
- Leather-bound wood case
- Protective leather pouch
- Microfibre cleaning cloth
- Inner cleaning gauze
- Perspex cleaning rod with clear and precise headjoint cork markings
Options
- Available with closed or open holes
- Available with C footjoint or B footjoint
*The term “.958” denotes Britannia silver, an alloy comprising 95.8% silver and 4.2% copper, zinc, or other metals. This alloy boasts a higher silver content compared to Sterling silver (.925). Many musicians appreciate Britannia Silver for its ability to produce a darker sound with improved projection.
Suichi Tanaka formed Altus Flutes in 1981. A renowned manufacturer of high-quality flutes embodying the European tradition of craftsmanship. Altus Flutes produce richly resonant flutes with flawless mechanism and precise intonation.
For over 25 years, Altus has crafted flutes that embody the ideal marriage of vintage inspiration and modern technology. Created and handmade by Shuichi Tanaka, each Altus flute reflects his passion for producing the finest playing flutes available utilizing the finest of materials, handwork and artistry.
If you have any queries, please call us on 020 7388 8438 (UK) or +44 20 7388 8438 (International)
Product Delivery
- We dispatch all instruments within the UK via Royal Mail Special Delivery unless otherwise requested, at a standard flat rate of £12 per instrument.
- We will endeavour to dispatch your order by return and availability of stock if received before 2:30 pm.
- We use a secure courier service for overseas deliveries outside the United Kingdom. Delivery charges will vary depending on location and weight of goods.
Warranty / Guarantee
All AFP instruments are dispatched fully tested and covered by the AFP Support Plan
