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Wooden Besson Flute

Estimated price for orientation: 1 100 $

Category: Flutes
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Description
Condition: Used: An item that has been used previously. The item may have some signs of cosmetic wear, but is fully operational and functions as intended. This item may be a floor model or store return that has been used. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitions- opens in a new window or tab ... Read moreabout the condition Body Material: Wood
Skill Level: Intermediate Brand: Besson
Key Type: Closed Hole Headjoint Material: Wood
Country/Region of Manufacture: France Machine Head Material: Wood
Robert Bigio Headjoint: £995


Wooden Concert Besson Flute 440/442 pitch.[makers name] Besson and Co 98 Euston Rd London England I am the private ower of this lovely flute and have  recently had it serviced by London's Top Wind music shop. All the wood, both on the the body and headjoint are perfect.The springs are great giving a lovely feel to the flute, and the pads too are seated correctly Overall, for it's age, the flute is in very good condition.The head joint was made and fitted very recently by the renowned  Robert Bigio and comes with his Zicromiun stopper.(price £995 - see photo).This gives the flute greater intonation and a lovely warm mellow sound - practise is needed though to achieve this!Because of its age, the flute  does not play the 4th super octaves as this flute was not intended to play these notes, in fact they weren`t even written for the flute in those days, unlike a traditional flute of today. The compass of  this flute is C to top D Fourth octave,  However if you want a good, well made Flute, you will not be dissapointed. The Flute case is not origanal but is French styled and does the job for keeping it safe and secure.This is an old, but well loved  wooden flute, considering its age, I can happily say this flute would be perfect for a beginner who wants his or her first wooden flute, or for an intermediate Flautist  who would  be able to play very well on this instrument.There no offers for this instrument and no returns.I am a retired Ex pro and I can tell you that anyone buying this instrument  will be delighted with their purchaseAny questions please call me Ken 07512355608I must stress it is a lovely flute but  has no 4th octave super top notes.Offering free next day special deliveryMany thanks for your interest