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Andrew Oxley Solid Silver 9ct Gold Riser Flute Headjoint Handmade Thin Lip Plate

Estimated price for orientation: 379 $

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Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom Brand: With Zirconium Stopper & Crown by Robert Bigio


Andrew Oxley has developed his headjoints over many years to produce responsive headjoints sound that blends well with other instruments yet is capable and flexible in colour to allow for solo playing. Inspired by the master flute craftsmen Louis Lot & Bonneville this headjoint was made in 2006 of Sterling Silver and a 14carat riser and has been performed upon within professional orchestral and chamber environments. Additionally it comes with a Robert Bigio Zirconium stopper that offers a wide array of sonority for student or professional alike to achieve. Notable professional flute players who  have and / or still perform on Andrew Oxley headjoints include: Susan Milan (Principal Flute Royal Philharmonic Orchestra) Richard Dobson Adelaide Brown (Principal Flute Queensland Symphony Orchestra)  Notable professional flute players with Robert Bigio Zirconium Stoppers & Crowns: Timothy Hutchins (Principal Flute Montreal Symphony Orchestra) Daniel Pailthorpe (Principal Flute BBC Symphony Orchestra) Moshe Aron Epstein (Professor of Flute Hamburg, Hamburg Music Conservatory) Priced at £469 (rrp £995) this represents a most reasonable opportunity to acquire an exquisite headjoint made by master flute maker Andrew Oxley with Bigio extras. Further info:  Andrew Oxley http://www.bigio.com/headjoints.htm _ _ _ "Trying before you buy" is very much welcomed and I am able to offer this on locations in Berkshire and London.   Item shall be dispatched securely boxed and sent by Royal Mail special delivery once payment is received.  If you are unable to try the flute or live abroad then please be assured that I will accept a return* if the flute is not 100% perfect for you. I have no interest in players having the wrong instrument and pride myself on ensuring that my advice is unbiased. *Returns are accepted no later than one week after receipt and a full refund is given, minus postage costs. Flutes must be clean and returned in the condition sent, any damage shall forfeit the return option. Thanks for your interest.  _ _ _