Vintage Louis Lot Silver Open G# (Converted) Flute #36XX
Our Description
There are notes from WIBB in the case:
"L.L 2139 Head only. For JOEL
LL."
General Condition
Could really do with a full service. Heavy tarnishing on footjoint. Headjoint in heavily used condition with Wibbs addition of plasticine.
About Louis Lot
As the choice of Altès, Taffanel, Hennebains and Gaubert, the Louis Lot flute was instrumental in the formation of the French concept of sound. Indeed, Louis Lot flute have been intimately associated with the development and spread of the French school of flute playing.
Because of their unique sound and feel, Louis Lot flutes have been much sought after by exponents of the French School). Roughly 10,400 flutes were numbered during the ninety-seven year period of the company's activity; the combination of the distinctive quality of metals at that time, the techniques used to make them and the individual handmade characteristcs of each of these instruments make them a desirable instrument for both players and collectors.
We have in-house specialists in French flutes and are happy to guide you to choosing the right Louis Lot instrument for you.
Specifications
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- Open holes
- Inline G key
- Solid body
- Altus mechanism
- Nickel headjoint with Miguel Arista lip plate
- Called "Frankenstein flute"
- Open G# converted
What's Included
- Leather bound wood case
Item Details
Item number: C146490 (Please quote this Item Number if you contact us about this item)Serial number: 366***
Manufacturer: Louis Lot
Model number: Silver Open G# (converted)
Category: Vintage Flutes
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