Abell Handmade Grenadilla RBO Flute

Our Description

Chris Abell's aim in flute-making is to produce instruments with a dark rich tone that only wood can give. Having worked at the famous Brannen Brothers workshop for many years, he has incorporated the best features of modern flute-making with the traditional sound of wood flutes; and he could be said to have started the Renaissance of the modern Boehm wood flute. Of the wood flutes produced today, no other has a sound like an Abell flute. You can hear the sound of the Abell flute on Patrick Gallois recordings from 1993.

Abell Headjoints

There is a choice of two distinct headjoint cuts: Standard and Oval. We endeavour to have a choice of headjoints available.

Standard

This model has a rectangular shape and is modern in its design and response. It speaks easily through the full range of the flute and produces a bright, open sound. This style is designed to play comfortably in large ensembles and orchestral work, though it is not limited only to those venues.

Oval

The Oval model has a slightly smaller, elliptical shaped ambouchure and is designed especially for small ensemble and chamber music where a more intimate sound is required. This cut also plays easily across the full range of the flute and produces a very clear, centered tone with an especially dark and pungent quality in the lower registers.

About Abell Flutes

Although many fine wooden flutes have been produced in the past, the recent changes in scale, headjoint design, and technology in manufacturing that have occurred in metal flute making have left these earlier wooden instruments practically obsolete. With Chris Abell’s association with Brannen , he has been able to apply those changes to the wooden instrument and can now offer a flute which includes the current standards of pitch, keywork action, intonation, and fluid tone production with the added attribute of the dark, pungent timbre found in wood. Chris Abell’s flutes and headjoints command a great respect from the flute community for their large range of tonal qualities and handcrafted design.

Specifications

What's Included

• Deluxe leather-bound wood case
• Flock-lined case cover
• Cleaning accessories

Item Details