Selmer SFL611BO Open-Hole Flute - All American Sterling Silver | Piano Gallery, Idaho Falls
Introduction
The Selmer SFL611BO Open-Hole Flute represents the pinnacle of intermediate-to-professional flute craftsmanship, featuring complete construction from top-grade American sterling silver that delivers unparalleled depth, richness, and tonal variety across the entire spectrum. This exceptional all-silver flute combines Selmer's legendary 135-year heritage with modern precision manufacturing, offering professional hand-cut headjoint construction and meticulous hand-assembled keywork that provides the expressive capabilities serious musicians demand. Now available at an extraordinary value of $2,479.00 (regularly $3,619.00), saving $1,140.00 on this premium all-silver instrument that rivals professional flutes costing thousands more.
Product Overview
Crafted entirely from premium American sterling silver, the SFL611BO delivers the rich, complex tonal characteristics and enhanced projection that distinguish all-silver flutes from their silver-plated counterparts. The complete sterling silver construction provides exceptional resonance, complex harmonic overtones, and the warm, expressive voice that professional musicians and advanced students seek for the most demanding repertoire and performance situations.
The professional hand-cut headjoint features a sharp blowing edge, steep drop-off lip plate, and multi-tapered bore design that ensures effortless response and precise articulation across all registers. The sophisticated under and over hand-cutting technique provides exceptional dynamic control and tonal evenness, allowing performers to achieve the subtle musical expressions that define professional-level performance.
Every aspect of the SFL611BO reflects Selmer's commitment to professional craftsmanship standards, from the hand-assembled keywork with German steel wire springs to the French pointed key arms that provide superior strength and stability. The instrument undergoes Conn-Selmer's rigorous double set-up process at their Elkhart, Indiana facility, ensuring that each flute delivers optimal performance and professional reliability from the moment you open the case.
Ideal For
- Advanced students preparing for conservatory auditions and professional music careers
- Professional musicians seeking exceptional all-silver flutes at accessible pricing
- Serious performers who need the expressive depth and projection of sterling silver construction
- Chamber music and orchestral musicians requiring instruments with complex tonal characteristics
- Music educators demonstrating the highest levels of flute sound and craftsmanship
Key Features
Complete American Sterling Silver Construction
Entire flute crafted from top-grade American sterling silver provides unparalleled depth, richness, and tonal variety with the complex harmonic overtones and projection that define professional-level instruments.
Professional Hand-Cut Headjoint
Individually hand-cut headjoint with sharp blowing edge, steep drop-off lip plate, and multi-tapered bore delivers effortless response, precise articulation, and exceptional dynamic control across all registers.
Advanced Hand-Cutting Technique
Sophisticated under and over hand-cutting provides rich, expressive tone that remains even throughout all registers while offering the extreme dynamic control required for professional repertoire.
Premium Hand-Assembled Keywork
Meticulously hand-assembled keys with French pointed key arms and German steel wire springs ensure feather-light, lightning-fast key action with superior strength, stability, and reduced maintenance requirements.
Selmer Double Set-Up Guarantee
Each instrument undergoes rigorous professional setup, play-testing, and adjustment at Conn-Selmer's Elkhart facility, ensuring optimal playing condition and professional performance standards right from the case.
What's Included
- Selmer SFL611BO All-Silver Open-Hole Flute
- Deluxe French-style case and case cover
- Gizmo key for B footjoint convenience
- Pisoni Lucien Deluxe professional double skin pads
- Manufacturer warranty
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Heritage | 135+ Years of Selmer Excellence |
| Headjoint Material | Hand-Cut American Sterling Silver |
| Body Material | Top-Grade American Sterling Silver |
| Construction | Complete All-Silver |
| Footjoint | B Footjoint with Gizmo Key |
| Hole Design | Open Holes |
| G Key | Offset G |
| Key Arms | French Pointed Key Arms |
| Pads | Pisoni Lucien Deluxe Double Skin |
| Springs | German Steel Wire Springs |
| Tone Holes | Drawn Tone Holes |
| Setup | Professional Double Set-Up Process |
| Manufacturing | Conn-Selmer, Elkhart, Indiana |
| Case | Deluxe French-Style with Cover |
| MSRP | $3,619.00 |
| Sale Price | $2,479.00 |
| Savings | $1,140.00 |
| SKU | SFL611BO |
| UPC | 641064983924 |
Experience This All-Silver Masterpiece Today
Visit Piano Gallery in Idaho Falls to experience the extraordinary depth and richness of the Selmer SFL611BO All-Silver Flute, and discover why complete sterling silver construction makes such a profound difference in tonal quality and expressive capability. Our expert staff can demonstrate how this exceptional instrument's professional craftsmanship and premium materials deliver the legendary Selmer sound that has made the company the choice of professional musicians worldwide for over 135 years.
