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WOOD / WOODEN custom made ARALIKATTI FLUTE HEADJOINT *CONSERVATORIO*
Estimated price for orientation: 699 $
Category: Flutes
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Description Condition: New: A brand-new, unused, unopened, undamaged item in its original packaging (where packaging is applicable). Packaging should be the same as what is found in a retail store, unless the item is handmade or was packaged by the manufacturer in non-retail packaging, such as an unprinted box or plastic bag. See the seller's listing for full details. See all condition definitions- opens in a new window or tab ... Read moreabout the condition Instrument: Flute
A little about the process of making my headjoints:
These wooden headjoints are handcrafted by a trained woodwind instrument maker! A metal lathe and a milling machine are used for the rough outer and inner shapes, but neither copying devices nor CNC machinery are employed in making my headjoints. Even polishing is done by hand, not on a polishing machine, as I believe it leaves a finer finish. The lip plate (where there is one) is carved out by hand and the embouchure hole shaped the traditional way entirely with handtools. All in all it takes about a week to make a headjoint from scratch! Here some personal feedback of customers who have previously bought a headjoint from me: …thanks for the wonderful head-joint and the time and care you have taken to make it for me. It does sound very warm in tone colour and has a rich resonance. The timbre is a delight in the lower register and allows both an even legato and clear articulation all the way to low B. … I have been comparing the qualities of sound provided by my four head-joints, Flute Makers Guild / silver, Ewen McDougall / gold, Robert Bigio / silver lined blackwood, and your own (Kingwood / unlined, ELEGANTIA). They are indeed all different and you must be congratulated that your head-joint certainly holds it's own in this company. I shall use your head joint a lot ... D. R., Scotland
Hello Eva,
I received the Rosewood headjoint you made and it is fantastic. The tone is wonderful, earthy and resonant. I can hardly wait until it is played in, so I can really spend time with it. (Amazon Rosewood / CONSERVATORIO) .I just wanted to let you know that I love this second head joint (Mopani Wood / CONSERVATORIO) as much as I love the first one I purchased. With their different embouchure hole types and different woods, these two head joints make a wonderfully versatile pair. Thanks so much, L.L., USA Hi Eva, just a quick note to say how much I am enjoying the new headjoint (Mopani Wood / CONSERVATORIO) I find it makes me want to spend more time playing and practicing. I am using it with an old solid silver … flute from the 1930s … and am pleased with the sound; it seems to be equally suitable for classical and jazz styles so far. Only problem is I have trouble going back to my usual headjoints...they tend to sound a bit weird and nasty after playing your one! N. S., Australia Liebe Eva, ... Der Klang deines Kopfes (Grenadill / Blackwood, CONSERVATORIO) ist äusserst angenehm, lieblich weich mit genügend Obertönen und doch genügend "kernig", um auch im Forte Volumen und Farbe zu haben. Der Klang ist wirklich schön, passt genau zu den Frühlingsfarben in Wald und Wiese... Habe heute ein Ch. Jäger - Holzkopfstück zum Vergleich spielen können. Auch schön, aber ich hab nach wenigen Minuten wieder zu "deinem" gewechselt. Also, ganz herzlichen Dank für deine tolle Arbeit F. R., SwitzerlandI have duly received the headjoint (Rosewood / TRAD) yesterday. It produces a beautiful sound and solves my silver allergy ... Thank you for this great craftsmanship and the crown- it is beautiful artwork! R G., IndonesiaHi Eva ... in short, I am very happy with the headjoint (Tigerwood / TRAD). I have a handmade Powell flute... The tone (of the headjoint) is lovely... Thank you for your work and I continue to follow what you have on ebay.M.L., United Kingdom
Dear Eva,, I thought I'd let you know how the headjoint (Boxwood / CONSERVATORIO) and I are getting along And what can I say? We are getting to be better friends every day! I wouldn't have expected the sound to develop in such a way, it's quite exciting. It was a bit fuzzy at first, but that was probably just me, needing to adjust, and now it's becoming ever clearer and richer. Smooth, round, soft and darker than I would have thought. Not as bright as expected, but I love it! I really, really do. ... ... I will certainly buy another. One with a differently cut embouchure hole - I am sure it will be fun to be able to switch headjoints according to the mood I am in S. R.-H., GermanyHi Eva, I received the boxwood headjoint yesterday (Boxwood / TRAD), which arrived in perfect condition. It is even more beautiful than the photo shows. I've been playing it some, and the sound is superb, with it playing very nicely... I'm having no difficulty getting the full 3 octave range of tones. …Again, thank you, Eva, for making an outstanding boxwood headjoint for me!. .
J.S., USA
Hi there, chuffed to bits with this head joint (Amazon Rosewood / CONSERVATORIO no lip plate) … It is such a truly beautiful piece that you have made. I think I have finally found the perfect flute sound that I actually have wanted all my young life xxx Thank-you so much !! XxK.D., United Kingdom
I received your headjoint (Honduran Rosewood / CONSERVATORIO) today. Your beautiful headjoint is perfectly paired with my 14K red gold Pearl flute both in appearance and color of sound!!! Thank you for your talent and craftsmanship!W.M., USA
Hi Eva,
I just wanted to let you know that I tried my new headjoint ((Kingwood / STUDIOSO no lip plate) yesterday evening...I love it!!! I've been playing for around 30 years and I've tried many different flutes and headjoints. The combination of my Miyazawa flute and your headjoint gives me by far the sweetest sound I've ever managed to produce in the 2nd and 3rd octaves, and the bottom octave sounds wonderfully dark and woody! Articulation seems to be a breeze on this headjoint as well. Very very impressed!N.G., United Kingdom
Mundstück (Grenadill / TRADIZIONALE) ist angekommen! Schneller als erwartet. Ich bin total begeistert. :-)))) !!!! Optisch und klanglich ein Genuss! Vielen, vielen herzlichen Dank für deine tolle Arbeit!D.Q., Germany
Description
| Condition: | New: A brand-new, unused, unopened, undamaged item in its original packaging (where packaging is applicable). Packaging should be the same as what is found in a retail store, unless the item is handmade or was packaged by the manufacturer in non-retail packaging, such as an unprinted box or plastic bag. See the seller's listing for full details. See all condition definitions- opens in a new window or tab ... Read moreabout the condition | Instrument: | Flute |
A little about the process of making my headjoints:
These wooden headjoints are handcrafted by a trained woodwind instrument maker! A metal lathe and a milling machine are used for the rough outer and inner shapes, but neither copying devices nor CNC machinery are employed in making my headjoints. Even polishing is done by hand, not on a polishing machine, as I believe it leaves a finer finish. The lip plate (where there is one) is carved out by hand and the embouchure hole shaped the traditional way entirely with handtools. All in all it takes about a week to make a headjoint from scratch! Here some personal feedback of customers who have previously bought a headjoint from me: …thanks for the wonderful head-joint and the time and care you have taken to make it for me. It does sound very warm in tone colour and has a rich resonance. The timbre is a delight in the lower register and allows both an even legato and clear articulation all the way to low B. … I have been comparing the qualities of sound provided by my four head-joints, Flute Makers Guild / silver, Ewen McDougall / gold, Robert Bigio / silver lined blackwood, and your own (Kingwood / unlined, ELEGANTIA). They are indeed all different and you must be congratulated that your head-joint certainly holds it's own in this company. I shall use your head joint a lot ... D. R., Scotland
Hello Eva,
I received the Rosewood headjoint you made and it is fantastic. The tone is wonderful, earthy and resonant. I can hardly wait until it is played in, so I can really spend time with it. (Amazon Rosewood / CONSERVATORIO) .I just wanted to let you know that I love this second head joint (Mopani Wood / CONSERVATORIO) as much as I love the first one I purchased. With their different embouchure hole types and different woods, these two head joints make a wonderfully versatile pair. Thanks so much, L.L., USA Hi Eva, just a quick note to say how much I am enjoying the new headjoint (Mopani Wood / CONSERVATORIO) I find it makes me want to spend more time playing and practicing. I am using it with an old solid silver … flute from the 1930s … and am pleased with the sound; it seems to be equally suitable for classical and jazz styles so far. Only problem is I have trouble going back to my usual headjoints...they tend to sound a bit weird and nasty after playing your one! N. S., Australia Liebe Eva, ... Der Klang deines Kopfes (Grenadill / Blackwood, CONSERVATORIO) ist äusserst angenehm, lieblich weich mit genügend Obertönen und doch genügend "kernig", um auch im Forte Volumen und Farbe zu haben. Der Klang ist wirklich schön, passt genau zu den Frühlingsfarben in Wald und Wiese... Habe heute ein Ch. Jäger - Holzkopfstück zum Vergleich spielen können. Auch schön, aber ich hab nach wenigen Minuten wieder zu "deinem" gewechselt. Also, ganz herzlichen Dank für deine tolle Arbeit F. R., SwitzerlandI have duly received the headjoint (Rosewood / TRAD) yesterday. It produces a beautiful sound and solves my silver allergy ... Thank you for this great craftsmanship and the crown- it is beautiful artwork! R G., IndonesiaHi Eva ... in short, I am very happy with the headjoint (Tigerwood / TRAD). I have a handmade Powell flute... The tone (of the headjoint) is lovely... Thank you for your work and I continue to follow what you have on ebay.M.L., United Kingdom
Dear Eva,, I thought I'd let you know how the headjoint (Boxwood / CONSERVATORIO) and I are getting along And what can I say? We are getting to be better friends every day! I wouldn't have expected the sound to develop in such a way, it's quite exciting. It was a bit fuzzy at first, but that was probably just me, needing to adjust, and now it's becoming ever clearer and richer. Smooth, round, soft and darker than I would have thought. Not as bright as expected, but I love it! I really, really do. ... ... I will certainly buy another. One with a differently cut embouchure hole - I am sure it will be fun to be able to switch headjoints according to the mood I am in S. R.-H., GermanyHi Eva, I received the boxwood headjoint yesterday (Boxwood / TRAD), which arrived in perfect condition. It is even more beautiful than the photo shows. I've been playing it some, and the sound is superb, with it playing very nicely... I'm having no difficulty getting the full 3 octave range of tones. …Again, thank you, Eva, for making an outstanding boxwood headjoint for me!. .
J.S., USA
Hi there, chuffed to bits with this head joint (Amazon Rosewood / CONSERVATORIO no lip plate) … It is such a truly beautiful piece that you have made. I think I have finally found the perfect flute sound that I actually have wanted all my young life xxx Thank-you so much !! XxK.D., United Kingdom
I received your headjoint (Honduran Rosewood / CONSERVATORIO) today. Your beautiful headjoint is perfectly paired with my 14K red gold Pearl flute both in appearance and color of sound!!! Thank you for your talent and craftsmanship!W.M., USA
Hi Eva,
I just wanted to let you know that I tried my new headjoint ((Kingwood / STUDIOSO no lip plate) yesterday evening...I love it!!! I've been playing for around 30 years and I've tried many different flutes and headjoints. The combination of my Miyazawa flute and your headjoint gives me by far the sweetest sound I've ever managed to produce in the 2nd and 3rd octaves, and the bottom octave sounds wonderfully dark and woody! Articulation seems to be a breeze on this headjoint as well. Very very impressed!N.G., United Kingdom
Mundstück (Grenadill / TRADIZIONALE) ist angekommen! Schneller als erwartet. Ich bin total begeistert. :-)))) !!!! Optisch und klanglich ein Genuss! Vielen, vielen herzlichen Dank für deine tolle Arbeit!D.Q., Germany
These wooden headjoints are handcrafted by a trained woodwind instrument maker! A metal lathe and a milling machine are used for the rough outer and inner shapes, but neither copying devices nor CNC machinery are employed in making my headjoints. Even polishing is done by hand, not on a polishing machine, as I believe it leaves a finer finish. The lip plate (where there is one) is carved out by hand and the embouchure hole shaped the traditional way entirely with handtools. All in all it takes about a week to make a headjoint from scratch! Here some personal feedback of customers who have previously bought a headjoint from me: …thanks for the wonderful head-joint and the time and care you have taken to make it for me. It does sound very warm in tone colour and has a rich resonance. The timbre is a delight in the lower register and allows both an even legato and clear articulation all the way to low B. … I have been comparing the qualities of sound provided by my four head-joints, Flute Makers Guild / silver, Ewen McDougall / gold, Robert Bigio / silver lined blackwood, and your own (Kingwood / unlined, ELEGANTIA). They are indeed all different and you must be congratulated that your head-joint certainly holds it's own in this company. I shall use your head joint a lot ... D. R., Scotland
Hello Eva,
I received the Rosewood headjoint you made and it is fantastic. The tone is wonderful, earthy and resonant. I can hardly wait until it is played in, so I can really spend time with it. (Amazon Rosewood / CONSERVATORIO) .I just wanted to let you know that I love this second head joint (Mopani Wood / CONSERVATORIO) as much as I love the first one I purchased. With their different embouchure hole types and different woods, these two head joints make a wonderfully versatile pair. Thanks so much, L.L., USA Hi Eva, just a quick note to say how much I am enjoying the new headjoint (Mopani Wood / CONSERVATORIO) I find it makes me want to spend more time playing and practicing. I am using it with an old solid silver … flute from the 1930s … and am pleased with the sound; it seems to be equally suitable for classical and jazz styles so far. Only problem is I have trouble going back to my usual headjoints...they tend to sound a bit weird and nasty after playing your one! N. S., Australia Liebe Eva, ... Der Klang deines Kopfes (Grenadill / Blackwood, CONSERVATORIO) ist äusserst angenehm, lieblich weich mit genügend Obertönen und doch genügend "kernig", um auch im Forte Volumen und Farbe zu haben. Der Klang ist wirklich schön, passt genau zu den Frühlingsfarben in Wald und Wiese... Habe heute ein Ch. Jäger - Holzkopfstück zum Vergleich spielen können. Auch schön, aber ich hab nach wenigen Minuten wieder zu "deinem" gewechselt. Also, ganz herzlichen Dank für deine tolle Arbeit F. R., SwitzerlandI have duly received the headjoint (Rosewood / TRAD) yesterday. It produces a beautiful sound and solves my silver allergy ... Thank you for this great craftsmanship and the crown- it is beautiful artwork! R G., IndonesiaHi Eva ... in short, I am very happy with the headjoint (Tigerwood / TRAD). I have a handmade Powell flute... The tone (of the headjoint) is lovely... Thank you for your work and I continue to follow what you have on ebay.M.L., United Kingdom
Dear Eva,, I thought I'd let you know how the headjoint (Boxwood / CONSERVATORIO) and I are getting along And what can I say? We are getting to be better friends every day! I wouldn't have expected the sound to develop in such a way, it's quite exciting. It was a bit fuzzy at first, but that was probably just me, needing to adjust, and now it's becoming ever clearer and richer. Smooth, round, soft and darker than I would have thought. Not as bright as expected, but I love it! I really, really do. ... ... I will certainly buy another. One with a differently cut embouchure hole - I am sure it will be fun to be able to switch headjoints according to the mood I am in S. R.-H., GermanyHi Eva, I received the boxwood headjoint yesterday (Boxwood / TRAD), which arrived in perfect condition. It is even more beautiful than the photo shows. I've been playing it some, and the sound is superb, with it playing very nicely... I'm having no difficulty getting the full 3 octave range of tones. …Again, thank you, Eva, for making an outstanding boxwood headjoint for me!. .
J.S., USA
Hi there, chuffed to bits with this head joint (Amazon Rosewood / CONSERVATORIO no lip plate) … It is such a truly beautiful piece that you have made. I think I have finally found the perfect flute sound that I actually have wanted all my young life xxx Thank-you so much !! XxK.D., United Kingdom
I received your headjoint (Honduran Rosewood / CONSERVATORIO) today. Your beautiful headjoint is perfectly paired with my 14K red gold Pearl flute both in appearance and color of sound!!! Thank you for your talent and craftsmanship!W.M., USA
Hi Eva,
I just wanted to let you know that I tried my new headjoint ((Kingwood / STUDIOSO no lip plate) yesterday evening...I love it!!! I've been playing for around 30 years and I've tried many different flutes and headjoints. The combination of my Miyazawa flute and your headjoint gives me by far the sweetest sound I've ever managed to produce in the 2nd and 3rd octaves, and the bottom octave sounds wonderfully dark and woody! Articulation seems to be a breeze on this headjoint as well. Very very impressed!N.G., United Kingdom
Mundstück (Grenadill / TRADIZIONALE) ist angekommen! Schneller als erwartet. Ich bin total begeistert. :-)))) !!!! Optisch und klanglich ein Genuss! Vielen, vielen herzlichen Dank für deine tolle Arbeit!D.Q., Germany