Pearl Flute 201SU Alto Quantz - 2 Headjoints + C Foot

Pearl: Japanese Excellence Serving Innovation

With this alto flute, Pearl highlights a clear philosophy: offering a modern, durable, and consistent mechanism across its entire range. The Japanese brand relies on a handcrafted manufacturing process and a structured transmission of expertise in its factory in Chiba, Japan. This approach is directly reflected in the intonation (tuning), playing flexibility, and consistency of a mechanism designed to support the flutist long-term, minimizing maintenance needs related to the typical weaknesses of traditional assemblies.

Who Is This Alto Flute in G For?

The alto flute is primarily aimed at intermediate to advanced flutists wishing to expand their sonic palette, as well as orchestra musicians, flute ensemble players, or chamber musicians seeking a fuller mid-low register. Its timbre naturally fits in classical music and contemporary repertoire, but it is equally relevant for arrangements in pop music, film scores, or projects where a rounder, deeper color than a standard flute is desired.

Sound and Design

Designed to offer stable sound production, this Pearl alto flute combines an effective response with convincing projection, notably thanks to the headjoint design and precise assembly. The closed-hole keys provide a reassuring grip and consistent sealing, which helps stabilize articulation and note sustain, particularly useful on an instrument more demanding in breath than a C flute. The presence of two headjoints (straight and curved) allows adaptation of balance and posture: the curved headjoint brings the embouchure closer to the body, often appreciated for comfort and air management. The double-skin pads contribute to good key closure, enhancing uniformity across registers.

Recommended Compatible Accessories

This flute comes with the essentials to start and properly maintain the instrument: case, cover, and cleaning rod. To preserve the mechanism and tuning over time, regular maintenance (drying after playing and systematic storage) is especially important on an alto flute, which is more sensitive to humidity variations due to its length and air volume.

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	Mechanism	Silver-plated nickel silver (Maillechort)
Footjoint	C	Pads	Double-skin
Keys	Closed-hole	Headjoints	Straight + Curved
Inline Keys	No	Headjoint Material	Silver-plated nickel silver (Maillechort)