Azumi Intermediate & Altus Handmade Flutes
All Azumi flutes feature the Altus Bennett Scale, open holes, a B footjoint, a Gizmo Key, and an Altus Z-Cut™ Professional headjoint with a .925 Sterling Silver Lip Plate and Riser, with the choice of inline G, offset G, and with or without the split E mechanism. The AZ1 flutes are silver-plated throughout, and AZ2 flutes feature a sterling sliver headjoint with a silver-plated body. The flagship model AZ3 is sterling silver throughout and has the option to add a C# trill key.
Azumi AZ1, AZ2, and AZ3 Flutes
Altus Artists Michael Cox & Alena Walentin Discuss the Altus PS Flute
For almost 40 years, Altus has had hand-crafted flutes that embody the ideal of vintage inspiration and modern technology. Created by Master Flute Maker Shuichi Tanaka, each Altus flute reflects his passion to combine the finest flute-playing with premium materials and artistry. The meticulous design of the flutes and the acclaimed Altus scale™ offers excellent intonation, carefully tuned harmonics, and balanced registers