The FT style is responsive and reliable with crisp and clean articulation. The depth of sound is exceptional, allowing for spin ad projection with smooth fluidity.ДЇT: This style is known for its alanced resonance, providing consistency between the registers. ST: Featuring a rich variety of tone colors, the ST styles is warm and expressive. The RT style provides the freedom to achieve a very solid, powerful sound with an endless capacity for the airstream. RT: A modified version of the original Sankyo wave-style lip plate design, the RT style is characterized by a full, dark, strong tone with impressive clarity and secure response. The price of each flute includes the headjoint style of the playerвЂ™s choice. Sankyo headjoints are designed in several styles. The footjoint on an intermediate flute is a B footjoint. These instruments feature an open-hole style and typically have an inline G key along with Y arms. Each flute begins with developing the unique composition of their metals and materials and ends with hand-polishing. Intermediate flutes are made with a solid silver headjoint and often a solid silver body joint and footjoint as well. The secret behind this craftsmanship is that nothing is neglected in the maufacturing process. Their flutes, made with the technique, passion, and pride of the craftsmen, promote such an overpowering presence that they hesitate to call it a mere вЂњmusical instrumentвЂќ.Д®ven the most minute parts are beautifully crafted by hand and represent the Japanesse culture of perfection. Hi all, Here we have Altus Flute 1007 Azumino Silver Made in Japan B Foot With Hard Case, Soft case, stand and original receipt.

It is their commitment to detail that makes a Sankyo Flute so special. Many can use 75-125 worth of work and a worst case scenario is a repad. My quick rule of thumb for cost of a used student flutes is 1/2 what you can buy a new one for if its in playing condition. Founded by skilled craftsmen who had the simple desire to create uncompromising quality flutes. So if you know what a new one can be bought for add 200 to the price and see how close it comes to buying a new one.

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