{"product_id":"pre-owned-altus-a9-flute-c8123","title":"Pre-owned Altus A9 Flute C8123","description":"\u003ch2\u003ePre-owned Altus A9 Flute C8123\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe recently improved Altus A9 surpasses the Altus 907, a highly sought-after upgrade for accomplished flute players. It boasts a redesigned headjoint, providing musicians of all skill levels with the opportunity to delve into a diverse tonal range. With a seamed nickel silver body tube, this flute distinguishes itself in its price range by evoking the craftsmanship of renowned flute makers from late 19th-century France. The Altus A9 showcases the newly developed \"Altus scale,\" meticulously calculated and precisely tuned harmonics. This flute is rich in vibrant overtones, empowering aspiring players to explore and enhance their tone and musical expression. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlautist Level\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdvanced + \u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCondition\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent, serviced prior to sale\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePre-owned\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-finished flute\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eC footjoint \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOpen hole \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-cut .958 'Britannia'* headjoint\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNickel-silver seamed body tube\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSilver-plated body and mechanism\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOffset G\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSplit E mechanism \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrench-style Pointed key-arms\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAltus scale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e*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.\u003c\/em\u003e \n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Altus Flutes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\nSuichi 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.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eFor 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. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/altus.flutes\/\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.instagram.com\/altus.flutes\/\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"All Flutes Plus","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":61041930273102,"sku":"8123","price":2795.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0885\/5335\/7646\/files\/C8123a.png?v=1790959311","url":"https:\/\/www.allflutesplus.com\/products\/pre-owned-altus-a9-flute-c8123","provider":"All Flutes Plus","version":"1.0","type":"link"}