Description
Altus ALIIRBEO Flute
Altus ALIIRBEO Flute
About
The newly refined Altus AL-II supercedes the Altus AL; handmade with a .942 solid body and headjoint, the AL-II is a remarkable instrument that provides a player with the tools for any setting. The AL-II is equipped with a redesigned headjoint which allows for superb projection, flexibility annd control over a wide tonal palette. It also features the newly evolved “Altus scale”, and carefully calculated and precisely tuned harmonics. This flute is full of colourful overtones, and enables exploration of tone and musical expression for professional players.
Specifications
- Fully handmade sintered .964 ‘Altus Silver’ headjoint and body
- Fully handmade .925 solid mechanism
- New headjoint design
- New key cup design
- New Altus scale
- Seamed tube
- Soldered tone holes
- Open holes
- Offset G
- Split E mechanism on offset models
- Available with C footjoint or B footjoint
- French-style ‘pointed’ key-arms
- SP-1 springs
- Leather-bound wood case
- Protective leather pouch
- Microfibre cleaning cloth
- Inner cleaning gauze clotj
- Perspex cleaning rod with clear and precise headjoint cork markings
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
