Lillian Burkart LBF-E-595OECB "Elite" Platinum-Enhanced Flute
Our Description
The Lillian Burkart 5-95 flute is made from a unique alloy of 5% pure platinum and 95% pure silver, with a wall thickness of 0.016". The flute has some of the tonal properties of platinum, but with considerably less weight. A strong, focussed sound with a dark colour, rich in lower harmonics. This flute is very different to Sterling silver flutes.
About Burkart
Burkart Flutes was founded in 1982 by Lillian Burkart and James Phelan while they were both employees of the Verne Q. Powell company. They have grown, yet continued to be a small company with a focus on stability, quality and performance. The Burkart name is trusted worldwide for these traits. They are proud to combine 21st century technology with 2.5 decades of expertise and superior customer service. It is this synergy that allows them to produce first-rate flutes and piccolos to meet 21st century requirements. Today, flutes and piccolos produced by Burkart are played by students, teachers, amateurs, and professionals in over 35 countries.
Specifications
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- Fully handmade Lillian Burkart 5-95 Platinum Enhanced Silver headjoint with 5-95 riser (Optional Pt riser)
- Fully handmade 5-95 Platinum Enhanced Silver body
- Fully handmade .925 solid mechanism
- Soldered tone holes
- French-style 'pointed' key-arms
- Straubinger pads
- Open holes
- Split E mechanism
- B-C# trill
- B footjoint with gizmo key
What's Included
- Bam Hightech flute case case
- Leather case cover
- Wooden cleaning rod
- Microfibre polishing cloth
Perfect Performance Plan
Included with every new instrument:
- Pre-Sale Set-Up
- Owner's Check-Up
- Minimum Three-Year Warranty
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