| Handmade Flutes |
| |
all flutes plus
is delighted to offer one of the finest selections of handmade flutes in the world. In addition to the models listed on the previous pages we offer an ever-changing selection of new and second hand instruments, which includes flutes by the following world-renowned makers. Please contact us for details. |
|
Michael Allen
British craftsman who trained as a goldsmith in Hatton Garden and developed his formative flute making skills in the all flutes plus workshop. Michael now makes headjoints and flutes that are 'handmade' in the truest sense; helping to prove that British flute making is still very much alive. |
|
Almeida
The late Edward Almeida pioneered precision engineering in the manufacture of individual professional flutes. His flutes are highly regarded and sought after on the second hand market. |
|
Arista
Flutes by Miguel Arista, a Boston flute maker of 20 years experience. Flutes in gold, silver and recently introduced grenadilla wood are available, using the William Bennett scale. |
|
Bonneville & Louis Lot
Louis Lot and Bonneville were perhaps the most notable exponents of the great French flute making tradition of the latter half of the 19th Century. Their flutes are renowned for their resonance and clarity of tone, often attributed to their extremely thin nickel or silver seamed tubes. Although there are potential pitfalls in buying a vintage French flute, some can produce superb results and are highly sought after. all flutes plus often has models available and we will be pleased to offer advice and guidance to aid selection. |
|
Brannen Brothers
Highly regarded US makers of silver, gold and platinum flutes using the Cooper scale. Options include Brögger Mekanic™ System with adjustable, highly responsive keywork and Kingma System flutes, incorporating Boehm system with extra keys allowing a complete quarter tonal scale. |
|
Albert Cooper
Considered by many to be the doyen of the flute maker's art, Mr Cooper has had a great influence on many aspects of flute design and construction. Now retired, the creator of the 'Cooper Scale' made less than 100 flutes in his career and they are rarely available for sale. We are fortunate, however, to often have sought after gold and silver Cooper headjoints available. |
|
Emanuel Flutes - Boston
Having learnt his craft with the Arista Company, Emanuel has developed silver and gold flutes with both the Arista pedigree and a character of their own. |
|
Nagahara Flutes
Kanichi Nagahara is a highly regarded Japanese flute maker who has established his workshops in Boston, USA. His work on flutes and headjoint draws on the best aspects of combining Japanese production ingenuity with traditional Boston craftsmanship. His range of flutes includes the innovative 'Full Concert' model, taking modern flute design to another level. |
|
 |
|
Verne Q Powell Flutes
US based Powell have a long tradition of making the highest standard of professional flutes and are a leading innovator in flutes production. They combine decades of manufacturing experience with contemporary design and offer an ever increasing range, including handmade models in silver, gold, platinum, aurumite and their highly revered wooden flute. As UK agent for Powell Flutes, all flutes plus always has a number of Powell instruments available. |
|
Stephen Wessel
Stephen is a highly respected British maker combining 'contemporary materials and innovative detail with traditional practice'. Flutes are based on the William Bennett scale with a full range of options including semi-offset G keys. |
|
