Pearl Flute 201S Alto Quantz - Straight Headjoint + C Foot

Pearl: Japanese Innovation Serving Flutists

Recognized for its technical choices as bold as they are relevant, Pearl has built its reputation on meticulous craftsmanship and constant pursuit of mechanical reliability. The brand relies on artisanal know-how passed down within its factory in Chiba, Japan, through an internal apprenticeship program: an approach that ensures consistent quality, from student models to the most demanding instruments. This alto flute fully embodies this philosophy by combining comfort, intonation, and robustness to support the musician over time.

For Which Musicians and Styles?

The alto flute is a preferred choice for intermediate to advanced flutists who wish to expand their instrumentarium and explore a lower register than the C flute. It naturally fits in orchestras, flute ensembles, and chamber music, where its role as the "alto voice" brings depth, warmth, and harmonic support. It is also very suitable for contemporary repertoires and film music textures, whenever a darker and enveloping color is sought.

Sound and Design

Tuned in G, this Pearl alto flute delivers a broad sound with a solid foundation in the low register and very convincing projection for an instrument of this range. The headjoint design promotes ease of sound production and quick response, useful for stabilizing note attacks and gaining homogeneity across registers. The presence of a 925 sterling silver lip plate contributes to articulation finesse and spectral richness, while the construction in silver-plated nickel silver (headjoint, body, and mechanism) provides durability and consistency, with a pleasant touch. The closed-hole keys offer a reassuring grip and stable sealing, appreciated on an alto flute where breath control is particularly demanding.

Recommended Compatible Accessories

To preserve intonation and mechanism smoothness, a cleaning rod (included) remains essential after each session. You can also add microfiber cloths for the exterior and pad cleaning papers to limit moisture on the keys without risking damage to the double-skin pads.

Technical specifications

Category	Flute	Head	Silver-plated brass
Tone	G	Lip Plate	Ziricote
Hole	Hollow	Foot	B
Mecanics	Silver-plated German silver	Included accessories	Case + Cover + Swab - Maintenance
Body material	German silver plated	Color	Grey
Pad	Balloon	Finishing	Silver

Key	G	Keys	Closed-hole
Footjoint	C	Inline keys	No
Headjoint	straight	Mechanism	Silver-plated nickel silver
Headjoint material	Silver-plated nickel silver	Pads	Double-skin