Handmade Maesta/Cantabile

Starting at

$5600

The Maesta Gold flutes have marvelously rich overtones and an expansive dynamic range. Gold preferences can be used on the body, keys, embouchure riser and/or lip, rings and posts, or the headjoint. Pearl’s “Pristine Silver” (.970) has a high content of Silver alloy, offering astonishing projection of sound when compared with traditional Sterling Silver. The Cantabile series makes use of traditional handmade features, such as (.925) Sterling Silver, French pointed arms, and drawn tone holes. The Sterling Silver keys are exceptionally nimble and swift when coupled with Pearl’s Pinless Mechanism and One-Piece Core-Bar.

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Features

The Maesta and Cantabile models are handmade in Japan in
Pristine Silver97% pure Silver. Astonishing sound projection compared to Sterling. Only available in the Maesta line of Pearl flutes. (.970), Sterling Silver92.5% pure Silver is also known as Sterling. This metal serves as the standard of fine flutemakers worldwide. It is most often referred to as bright and sparkling. (.925) and a wide variety of Gold options.
They feature the One-Piece Core-Bar The One-Piece Core-Bar construction of all Pearl Flutes eliminates many of the wear and tear problems associated with traditionally constructed flutes, specifically in the areas of the high C key and the king post next to the F# key. Pearl has designed one rod that extends from high C through the king post resulting in an extremely reliable mechanism that plays more comfortably, stays in adjustment longer and is easier to service. mechanism and
Pinless Construction The foundation of every Pearl flute is a patented Pinless construction, which eliminates the problems of traditional flute construction - protruding needles that snag clothing and give easy entry to perspiration and body acids causing corrosion and binding keys. Besides this unique pinless construction, Pearl flutes have additional bridge mechanisms that add strength to the entire mechanism. Plus, socket-head screws are inserted from the underside of the key work, preventing the entry of perspiration into the mechanism..

Much care and time is taken to make and place the mechanism, to increase the smoothness and feel of mechanism as well as to extend its longevity.

Three headjoint cuts are available. The Forte cut is designed for larger orchestras and concert halls. It is very responsive, and produces a dark centered tone. A wide dynamic range is ensured throughout the entire registers. The Vivace cut, like the Forte, is designed for orchestral work, but with a brighter tone. It also is more powerful. The Vivo combines its own graceful embouchure plate with modern undercutting techniques. It is easily controlled and produces an open and clear tone. The sound is silky smooth and ideal for chamber situations.

Options

Key Cups/Alignment

Open Hole, French Style Key Cups with Inline G Keys

Open Hole, French Style Key Cups with Offset G Keys

Closed Hole, Plateau Style Key Cups with Inline G Keys

Closed Hole, Plateau Style Key Cups with Offset G Keys

Pitch

A-442

Body Tubing

.40mm Sterling Silver

.45mm Sterling Silver

These flutes are available with either soldered or drawn toneholes and have a sterling silver mechanism. 18K rose gold plating on the the entire flute or tubing only is an option.

.40mm Pristine Silver (97%)

.45mm Pristine Silver (97%)

These flutes are available with soldered or drawn toneholes and have a sterling silver mechanism. 18K rose gold plating on the the entire flute or tubing only is an option.

10K Gold

This flute is available with either soldered or drawn toneholes and has a sterling silver mechanism.

14K Gold

This flute is available with either soldered or drawn toneholes and either 14K posts and rings with sterling silver keys or all sterling silver mechanism.

18K Gold

This flute is available with either soldered or drawn toneholes and either 18K posts and rings with sterling silver keys or all sterling silver mechanism.

Headjoints

Vivo

Forte

Vivace

These headjoint cuts are available in .40mm or .45mm sterling silver, .45mm Pristine silver, 10K, 14K or 18K gold. A 10K, 14K, 18K or platinum riser/wall or lip plate can be added, as well as gold plating and engraving.

Footjoint

Low B

Low C

Keywork

D# RollerThe D# Roller facilitates movement between the D#, C#, and C keys on the footjoint.

C# TrillThe C# Trill is an additional trill key that moves several left hand fingering combinations to the right hand and simplifies a number of trills.

Split EThe Split E is an additional mechanism that offers a more secure high E natural and improves its articulation. It does not alter the pitch of any notes. It is typically only offered on offset key flutes.

G/A Trill (G Disc)The G-A trill incorporates two additional toneholes, covered by pads mounted on a single rod. This makes trilling G to A easier. It cannot be used with the C# trill option.

C# RollerIn assistance to the D# Roller, the C# Roller provides additional ease of movement between the D# and C# keys.

High C Facilitator (Gizmo Key) (Standard)To counteract the additional resistance of the low B footjoint, the High C Facilitator closes the low B tonehole to improve the response of the 4th octave C.

Complete Fine EngravingEngraving scrapes a design into the metal of the flute.

Pinless MechanismA traditionally made flute has pins holding the mechanism together. These pins can catch hands and clothes and wick moisture into the mechanism causing binding. Benefits of a pinless mechanism include a smoother, quieter movement and less friction, allowing for more stable adjustments and eliminating the binding that can occur with pinned mechanisms.