Powell Ruby Aurumite Flute

Powell 16364 ruby aurumite flute offset g c trill key split e mechanism d roller has been added to your cart cart powell handmade custom flute in 14k ruby aurumite 16364 14k ruby aurumite 14k gold exterior fused to a sterling silver interior hand cut headjoint with 14k rose gold lip plate riser.

Powell ruby aurumite flute.

Description ruby aurumite is the newest member of the aurumite family. With an interior of sterling silver the response and power is similar to our sterling silver flutes though the color possibilities are closer to the gold flute family. The conservatory flute is a handmade professional quality flute. Beside its handmade flute and piccolo production powell flutes embarked upon a complete redesign of the old commercial model in 1991.

The aurumite 9k model is made of powell s patented aurumite tubing. They have been celebrated for their flexibility of color ease of response and reliability. Started in 1927 verne q powell the instruments were immediately recognized as the very best a flutist could play. It can be filed and polished in the same way as normal flute tubing.

Ruby aurumite is created using powell s patented aurumite technology which has been part of the powell family since 1986. Offering a mature sound our ruby aurumite features silver soldered tone holes and a sterling silver mechanism. The body of the flute is comprised of 14k rose gold on the outside and sterling silver inside to provide the resonance of sterling silver and the warmth of gold. Over the decades innovation became a hallmark of the powell company.

The evolution of our former 3100 model the aurumite 9k conservatory has an exterior layer of 9k rose gold with an interior layer of sterling silver. This resulted in the new conservatory silver and aurumite 9k models. Not only is aurumite metal hard compared to a plated flute but the gold layer is approximately 35 times thicker than normal plating. The aurumite 9k conservatory is one of the most celebrated and well loved flutes in our catalog.

Offering a mature sound our ruby aurumite features silver soldered tone holes and a sterling silver mechanism. Powell handmade ruby aurumite 14k aurumite 14k tubing 14k gold exterior silver interior handcut headjoint with 14k rose gold lip plate and riser sterling silver crown set with a ruby sterling silver pinless mechanism french open hole keys sterling silver soldered tone holes pointed key arms 016 tubing straubinger pads b footjoint. Learn more about our range of flutes handmade custom handmade conservatory signature powell sonaré headjoints. Unlike plated flute metals powell s aurumite is work hardened.

This is why instruments made in the 1920s are still being played today in some of the world s greatest orchestras.