Azumi AZ3SRBEO Open-Hole Flute - Sterling Silver Body | Piano Gallery, Idaho Falls
Introduction
The Azumi AZ3SRBEO Open-Hole Flute represents exceptional professional craftsmanship with its premium .925 sterling silver body and the distinctive Altus Z-Cut™ professional headjoint that delivers quick response and rich, full tone across all registers. This intermediate-to-professional flute combines advanced features typically reserved for top-tier instruments, including pointed key arms, split E mechanism, and the acclaimed Altus-Bennett Scale for superior intonation. Now available at an exceptional value of $3,174.00 (regularly $4,194.00), saving $1,020.00 on this professional-quality instrument that bridges the gap between student and handmade flutes.
Product Overview
Crafted with a complete .925 sterling silver body, the AZ3SRBEO delivers the warm, rich tonal characteristics and enhanced projection that serious musicians demand for professional-level performance. The sterling silver construction provides exceptional resonance and complex harmonic overtones that distinguish this instrument from silver-plated alternatives, offering the tonal depth needed for advanced solo and ensemble repertoire.
The signature Altus Z-Cut™ professional headjoint with sterling silver lip plate and riser represents cutting-edge headjoint design, engineered to respond quickly and easily while producing consistently full and rich tone throughout all three registers. This professional headjoint technology, combined with the sterling silver body, creates an instrument that performs at the highest levels while remaining accessible to advancing students.
Open hole construction enhances tonal clarity and enables extended techniques essential for contemporary flute literature, while the B footjoint adds weight and resistance that produces a darker, more complex tone compared to C footjoint alternatives. The split E mechanism ensures reliable upper register response, making challenging passages more accessible for developing technique.
Ideal For
- Advanced students preparing for conservatory auditions and professional study
- Intermediate musicians ready to experience the benefits of sterling silver construction
- Professional performers seeking exceptional value in a high-quality open-hole flute
- Private lesson students whose teachers recommend open-hole instruments for technical development
- Musicians who need extended techniques capabilities for contemporary repertoire
Key Features
Altus Z-Cut™ Professional Headjoint
The distinctive Z-Cut headjoint with .925 sterling silver lip plate and riser delivers quick, easy response and produces consistently full, rich tone across all registers, representing professional-level headjoint technology.
.925 Sterling Silver Body Construction
Complete sterling silver body provides warm, rich tonal characteristics and enhanced projection with complex harmonic overtones that distinguish this instrument from silver-plated alternatives.
Open Hole Design with Extended Techniques
Open holes in A, G, F, E, and D keys enhance tonal clarity while enabling extended techniques such as quarter-tone bends, multiphonics, and glissando effects essential for advanced repertoire.
Professional Pointed Key Arms
French-style pointed key arms provide elegant appearance, improved key strength, and even pad wear while reflecting the refined craftsmanship typically reserved for professional instruments.
B Footjoint with Gizmo Key
The B footjoint extends range to low B, adds beneficial weight and resistance, and produces darker overall tone while improving third octave intonation, with convenient Gizmo key for technical passages.
What's Included
- Azumi AZ3SRBEO Open-Hole Flute
- French-style case and cover
- Gizmo key for B footjoint convenience
- Manufacturer warranty
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Headjoint | Altus Professional .925 Sterling Silver Z-Cut™ |
| Lip Plate and Riser | .925 Sterling Silver |
| Body Material | .925 Sterling Silver |
| Key Material | Silver-Plated |
| Key Design | French-Style Pointed Key Arms |
| Key Construction | Wide Rib Construction |
| Hole Type | Open Holes (A, G, F, E, D) |
| G Key | Offset G |
| Footjoint | B Footjoint with Gizmo Key |
| Special Mechanisms | Split E Mechanism |
| Scale | Altus-Bennett Scale |
| Springs | Stainless Steel |
| Case | French Case and Cover |
| MSRP | $4,194.00 |
| Sale Price | $3,174.00 |
| Savings | $1,020.00 |
| SKU | AZ-Z3RBEO |
| UPC | 635464259994 |
Experience This Professional Flute Today
Visit Piano Gallery in Idaho Falls to experience the exceptional craftsmanship and professional features of the Azumi AZ3SRBEO Open-Hole Flute. Our expert staff can demonstrate how the distinctive Z-Cut headjoint and sterling silver body construction deliver the rich, responsive performance that bridges the gap between intermediate and professional instruments at this exceptional value.
