Pearl Flute PFA26U
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Essential Information About the Pearl Alto Flute
Essential Information About the Pearl Alto Flute
- A G alto model designed to expand the playing palette with a lower tessitura and a rich timbre, ideal both in ensembles and solo performance.
- Careful ergonomics : comfortable hand positioning and excellent response thanks to the headjoint design.
- Highly reliable mechanics featuring Pearl technologies Pinless and One-Piece Core-Bar, engineered for durability and tuning stability.
- Ready-to-play instrument : adjusted by a luthier for immediate handling and easier sound production.
Manufacturer Information
Pearl Flute
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info@pearl-music.jp
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Pearl: Japanese Innovation Serving Flutists
Renowned for its tradition of handcrafted manufacturing, Pearl develops its flutes with a demanding approach, from student instruments to professional models. The Japanese brand relies on expertise passed down within its Chiba factory to ensure consistent quality and smooth mechanics over time. This alto flute fully embodies this philosophy: offering a specialized instrument designed for intonation, sound flexibility, and exemplary reliability.
For Which Musician and Repertoires?
The alto flute is particularly appreciated by intermediate to advanced flutists wishing to explore the lower voices of the flute family. It naturally fits in wind orchestras, flute ensembles, contemporary music, and certain jazz or film music contexts, where its round and enveloping timbre adds a unique color. Thanks to its two headjoints (straight and curved), it also adapts to different morphologies and playing habits, facilitating access to this larger format compared to a C flute.
Sound and Design
Tuned in G, this alto flute stands out with a deeper low register and a warm sound presence, while maintaining good projection. The 925 sterling silver lip plate, combined with a 925 sterling silver headjoint, promotes precise response, more stable sound production, and a particularly expressive harmonic spectrum. The silver-plated nickel silver body and silver-plated nickel silver mechanics ensure a robust and homogeneous structure with a consistent touch. The closed-hole keys provide a clear contact under the fingers and a sense of control, while the double-skin pads contribute to airtightness, tuning stability, and register homogeneity.
Recommended Compatible Accessories
To preserve the mechanics and tuning, daily use of the swab (included) after each session is strongly recommended, as well as systematic storage in the case and then the cover (included) to limit shocks and humidity variations.
Technical specifications
| Category | Flute | Head | 14k Gold plating |
| 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 | Headjoint material | 925 sterling silver |
| Headjoints | straight + curved | Mechanics | silver-plated nickel silver |
| Inline keys | No | Keys | Closed-hole |
| Footjoint | C | Pads | Double-skin |
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Questions frequently asked
Is the Pearl Flute 206SU Alto Quantz delivered with a curved headjoint?
Two headjoints are provided: a straight headjoint and a curved headjoint. The curved headjoint facilitates handling an alto flute in G, whose size is larger than a C flute.
What materials are the headjoint and the body made of?
The headjoint and the lip plate are made of solid 925‰ silver. The body and keys are made of silver-plated nickel silver.
What range does this alto flute with a C footjoint cover?
Tuned in G and equipped with a C footjoint, this alto flute reaches the low C. Its range features a deep and warm tonal color.
Is this alto flute suitable for an intermediate flutist?
This model is designed for intermediate to advanced flutists. The solid keys and double bladder pads contribute to a responsive touch and airtight keywork.
What accessories are included with the flute?
The set includes a case, a cover, and a cleaning rod. The cleaning rod is intended to dry the interior after each playing session before storing the flute in its case.
