Altus 1807SRBOD 'Altus Silver' (.946) Flute SN 15103 GORGEOUS
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<h2><strong>Altus 1807SRBO-D Flute Overview</strong></h2>
<p>The Altus 1807SRBO-D is a handmade professional C flute built with Altus Silver (.946 silver alloy) seamed headjoint, body, and footjoint paired with a sterling-silver (.925) mechanism. This model is configured with French open-hole keywork, a B footjoint, offset G, soldered tone holes, and a D# roller to support modern conservatory and professional performance where consistent response and dependable intonation are required.</p>
<h2><strong>Altus 1807SRBO-D Flute Specifications</strong></h2>
<ul>
<li>Key: C flute</li>
<li>Finish/materials: Altus Silver (.946) seamed headjoint, body, and footjoint; .925 sterling silver mechanism</li>
<li>Key system: French (open-hole/ring keys)</li>
<li>Footjoint: B footjoint</li>
<li>Mechanism: Offset G key; D# roller key</li>
<li>Construction: Soldered tone holes</li>
<li>Headjoint: Altus Silver lip plate and riser; Altus Silver seamed headjoint</li>
<li>Scale/intonation: Altus Scale (developed in collaboration with flutist William Bennett)</li>
<li>Case: Includes original deluxe case </li>
</ul>
<h2><strong>Condition & Setup</strong></h2>
<p>Purchased directly from the manufacturer as a demo. This flute has been professionally serviced, set up, and play-tested to confirm proper mechanical function, sealing, and regulation.</p>
<h2><strong>Who the 1807SRBO-D Flute Is For</strong></h2>
<p>The Altus 1807SRBO-D is a handmade professional C flute designed for advanced students, pre-professional players, and working musicians who need a modern French-style setup with stable intonation. Its Altus Silver (.946) tubing with soldered tone holes supports a clear, centered sound and consistent response, while the open-hole French keywork allows flexible venting for tone color changes and extended techniques.</p>
<p>Within the Altus 1807 series, the 1807SRBO-D is defined by its Altus Silver seamed headjoint/body/footjoint and sterling-silver mechanism, plus the Altus Scale developed with William Bennett for dependable pitch center and harmonic alignment in ensemble settings. The offset G improves left-hand ergonomics for many players, the B footjoint extends range and adds low-end options, and the D# roller supports smoother right-hand transitions in fast technical passages.</p>
<h2><strong>Common Questions About The Altus 1807SRBO-D</strong></h2>
<h3><strong>Is the Altus 1807SRBO-D a professional flute?</strong></h3>
<p>Yes. The 1807SRBO-D is a handmade professional C flute with Altus Silver (.946) tubing, soldered tone holes, and a sterling-silver mechanism, built for conservatory and working-performance demands.</p>
<h3><strong>What does “Altus Silver (.946)” mean on this model?</strong></h3>
<p>Altus Silver refers to Altus’s .946 silver alloy used for the seamed headjoint, body, and footjoint on this instrument. The key mechanism is .925 sterling silver.</p>
<h3><strong>What are the practical benefits of the B footjoint, offset G, and D# roller?</strong></h3>
<p>The B footjoint extends the flute’s range down to low B. The offset G can reduce left-hand strain for many players. The D# roller helps the right hand move more smoothly between keys in rapid passages.</p>
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<h2><strong>Altus 1807SRBO-D Flute Overview</strong></h2>
<p>The Altus 1807SRBO-D is a handmade professional C flute built with Altus Silver (.946 silver alloy) seamed headjoint, body, and footjoint paired with a sterling-silver (.925) mechanism. This model is configured with French open-hole keywork, a B footjoint, offset G, soldered tone holes, and a D# roller to support modern conservatory and professional performance where consistent response and dependable intonation are required.</p>
<h2><strong>Altus 1807SRBO-D Flute Specifications</strong></h2>
<ul>
<li>Key: C flute</li>
<li>Finish/materials: Altus Silver (.946) seamed headjoint, body, and footjoint; .925 sterling silver mechanism</li>
<li>Key system: French (open-hole/ring keys)</li>
<li>Footjoint: B footjoint</li>
<li>Mechanism: Offset G key; D# roller key</li>
<li>Construction: Soldered tone holes</li>
<li>Headjoint: Altus Silver lip plate and riser; Altus Silver seamed headjoint</li>
<li>Scale/intonation: Altus Scale (developed in collaboration with flutist William Bennett)</li>
<li>Case: Includes original deluxe case </li>
</ul>
<h2><strong>Condition & Setup</strong></h2>
<p>Purchased directly from the manufacturer as a demo. This flute has been professionally serviced, set up, and play-tested to confirm proper mechanical function, sealing, and regulation.</p>
<h2><strong>Who the 1807SRBO-D Flute Is For</strong></h2>
<p>The Altus 1807SRBO-D is a handmade professional C flute designed for advanced students, pre-professional players, and working musicians who need a modern French-style setup with stable intonation. Its Altus Silver (.946) tubing with soldered tone holes supports a clear, centered sound and consistent response, while the open-hole French keywork allows flexible venting for tone color changes and extended techniques.</p>
<p>Within the Altus 1807 series, the 1807SRBO-D is defined by its Altus Silver seamed headjoint/body/footjoint and sterling-silver mechanism, plus the Altus Scale developed with William Bennett for dependable pitch center and harmonic alignment in ensemble settings. The offset G improves left-hand ergonomics for many players, the B footjoint extends range and adds low-end options, and the D# roller supports smoother right-hand transitions in fast technical passages.</p>
<h2><strong>Common Questions About The Altus 1807SRBO-D</strong></h2>
<h3><strong>Is the Altus 1807SRBO-D a professional flute?</strong></h3>
<p>Yes. The 1807SRBO-D is a handmade professional C flute with Altus Silver (.946) tubing, soldered tone holes, and a sterling-silver mechanism, built for conservatory and working-performance demands.</p>
<h3><strong>What does “Altus Silver (.946)” mean on this model?</strong></h3>
<p>Altus Silver refers to Altus’s .946 silver alloy used for the seamed headjoint, body, and footjoint on this instrument. The key mechanism is .925 sterling silver.</p>
<h3><strong>What are the practical benefits of the B footjoint, offset G, and D# roller?</strong></h3>
<p>The B footjoint extends the flute’s range down to low B. The offset G can reduce left-hand strain for many players. The D# roller helps the right hand move more smoothly between keys in rapid passages.</p>
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We purchased this instrument directly from the manufacturer and have just serviced it in our shop. It has only seen extremely light use as a demo or display model. In superb condition and ready to play!
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