{"product_id":"howell-roberts-grenadilla-alto-flute-pre-owned-headjoint-with-rosewood-inlay-c7945","title":"Howell Roberts Grenadilla Alto Flute Pre-owned Headjoint with Rosewood Inlay C7945","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHowell Roberts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrenadilla\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRosewood Inlay\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlto Flutes Headjoint\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Howell Roberts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"176\" data-end=\"582\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"176\" data-end=\"194\"\u003eHowell Roberts\u003c\/strong\u003e was born in Liverpool, England, and began his flutemaking apprenticeship in 1974 at the Flutemakers Guild in London under \u003cstrong data-start=\"317\" data-end=\"333\"\u003eHarry Seeley\u003c\/strong\u003e, a renowned maker formerly with Rudall Carte. At the Guild, Roberts built piccolos, G trebles, and concert flutes in sterling silver and 14ct gold, and was introduced to the use of wood in flutemaking—a significant part of the Guild’s production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"584\" data-end=\"1019\"\u003eAfter five years, he moved to Germany to work at \u003cstrong data-start=\"633\" data-end=\"649\"\u003eMax Hieber’s\u003c\/strong\u003e workshop in Munich, then led by \u003cstrong data-start=\"682\" data-end=\"699\"\u003eWerner Wetzel\u003c\/strong\u003e of Markneukirchen, a respected maker of woodwind instruments. There, Roberts refined his craftsmanship and became involved in producing the full range of flutes, from piccolos to contrabass flutes. He also gained valuable experience in toolmaking and explored the acoustical and mechanical aspects of other woodwinds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1021\" data-end=\"1440\"\u003eIn 1994, after two decades of making flutes for other companies, Roberts established his own workshop, creating instruments to his own standards and design. His long-standing fascination with wooden flutes, inspired by his early years at the Guild, guided his work. Having begun collecting and seasoning select woods in 1980, he later used this material to craft his specialized range of wooden flutes and headjoints.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"All Flutes Plus","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55103313281358,"sku":"7945","price":2250.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0885\/5335\/7646\/files\/C7945.jpg?v=1762516397","url":"https:\/\/www.allflutesplus.com\/products\/howell-roberts-grenadilla-alto-flute-pre-owned-headjoint-with-rosewood-inlay-c7945","provider":"All Flutes Plus","version":"1.0","type":"link"}