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Sir James Galway's Muramatsu 18k Rose Flute

£119,995.00
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Our Description

We are thrilled to offer for sale this Muramatsu solid 18k flute, belonging to Sir James Galway. Sir James personally commissioned this flute from Muramatsu in 2001, and he has played it throughout his career since purchase, including specifically:

  • 2002: Music For My Little Friends with the London Mozart Players and Phillip Moll
  • 2003: A Song of Home with Jay Ungar and Molly Mason (Recorded directly after 9/11 and performed at the White House under George Bush)
  • 2004: "A Tribute to Henry Mancini" Gala Concert at Disney Hall, LA, with Henry Mancini, Stevie Wonder, Don Henley of the Eagles, Paul Simon and hosted by Dame Julie Andrews.

This flute is supplied with a Certificate of Provenance, signed by Sir James himself.

Please note that, due to the special nature and value of this instrument, it is held in a secure location off-premises. We invite any interested parties to arrange an appointment by phone to view the flute in person.

General Condition

This flute is in beautiful condition throughout and has recently been serviced.

About Muramatsu

When, in 1923 Koichi Muramatsu began manufacturing Western concert flutes in Japan, the instrument was virtually unknown there: the population of flute players in Japan consisted of around 20 amateur and professional flautists, and the sound of the flute was almost entirely new to Japan.

As Muramatsu introduced the flute to Japan, the popularity of the instrument rose and the company grew. By the 1970s Muramatsu had established itself as the flute of choice for professionals and amateurs across the world. Many of these flutes are still going strong and sound as beautiful as they did back then, while Muramatsu - still family-owned - have continued developing their flutes to maintain their market-leading position.

Specifications

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What's Included

  • Leather-bound wood case
  • Wooden cleaning rod
  • Muramatsu case cover

Item Details

Item number: C203032 (Please quote this Item Number if you contact us about this item)
Serial number: 605***
Manufacturer: Muramatsu
Category: Pre-Owned Professional Flutes

Following the successful sale of Sir James Galway’s exclusive headjoints, Just Flutes is delighted to present The Magic Flute Collection of James Galway—three extraordinary instruments that were integral to the legendary flutist’s illustrious career.

These flutes, each handcrafted for Sir James, served as the cornerstones of his performances during the mid-1990s and well into the 2000s. Each flute tells a unique story and features remarkable craftsmanship, including fully engraved mechanisms and intricate diamond settings encircling the D# key and the headjoint crowns—56 diamonds in total. These instruments were not only played in live performances but also featured in numerous recordings during a pinnacle era in Sir James’s career.

All flutes are made to Sir James’s preferred specifications:

  • Tube and mechanism crafted from the same carat gold (9k, 14k, or 18k)
  • Drawn tone holes
  • A-442 pitch
  • Inline G
  • C# trill key
  • B footjoint
  • Diamond-inlaid crown and D# key
  • Original leather case

Owning one of these flutes offers a rare opportunity to hold a true piece of musical history. Each instrument comes with a Certificate of Provenance, personally signed by Sir James Galway, ensuring its authenticity and historical significance.

Due to the importance and value of these instruments, they are stored securely off-premises. We invite any interested parties to arrange an appointment by phone to view the flutes in person.

Please note:

  • All transactions will take place exclusively on our premises, and we are unable to facilitate online sales.
  • Fully cleared funds will be required before any instrument can be released.
  • All sales are on a final sale basis, and home trial is not available.

Don’t miss this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to acquire an extraordinary flute with an unrivaled pedigree.

Buy second hand with confidence

Unless stated otherwise, all of our pre-owned, ex-demo and ex-display instruments are cleaned and checked, set up or serviced in our workshop prior to sale.