
This complete tube in Sterling silver gives a real resonance and projection upgrade compared to similarly designed silver plated body instruments. 925 Sterling silver handmade headjoint and. The flute is looked upon as a piece of art, and Altus is relying on the European tradition of flute craftsmanship (Lot and Boehm).

Altus is one of the most innovative companies when it comes to alloying and new ways of construction.

Altus flutes appeal to the player who has a classical approach to tone and wants a unique flute that is different from conventional offerings.Product InformationThe Altus Company, founded by Shuichi Tanaka, produces handmade flutes in the town of Azumino in Japan. All Altus flutes come as standard with the accurate William Bennett (WIBB) scale, a responsive and durable mechanism, and a precisely hand-cut headjoint, customised for each flute. The many possible combinations of options enable the player to exact a wide range of tone colours.Īt the leading edge of contemporary flute making, Altus have developed and introduced density-sensitive materials to the flute market, including. Founded by master flute maker Shuichi Tanaka, each Altus flute reflects his passion to produce the finest playing flutes available.Īltus models offer discerning flautists a choice of harmonically tuned and elegant sounding instruments capable of consistently executing technical passages with ease. About AltusĪltus flutes are held in the very highest esteem by professional players and technicians the world over. The quality of craftsmanship and the far-reaching sound will impress any woodwind specialist or student. It offers the same professional scale and ample projection of Altus Co., Ltd.'s higher models without the added expense. The elite Altus 807 is an elegant and durable flute.
