Flutes
At Sweetwater Band & Orchestra Music, we sell and rent major name-brand student, intermediate, and professional instruments from companies like Yamaha, Gemeinhardt, Armstrong, and more. These companies are known for their quality instruments and are trusted by educators and professionals worldwide.
Intermediate Flutes
Powell Sonare PS505
The Powell Sonara 505 model features a hand-cut Sterling Silver Signature II Headjoint with a nickel silver, silver-plated body and mechanism.
When purchasing an intermediate flute, most will need adjustment or regulation to set up the instrument for playing success. When you select the flute that works best for you, our repair team will be happy to take one more look to ensure you are getting an instrument that is ready to play immediately.
Features
French Pointed Arms distribute the pressure from the player’s fingers directly to the center of the key cup, providing a better seal. The Split-E mechanism is available on Offset flutes only.
Tech Specs
Solid, sterling silver headjoint and lip plate
B foot
Offset G construction
French key cups
Pointed arms
Case and bag included
Regular Price: $1,877
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Yamaha YFL-461H
A lip plate designed to guide beginners toward proper breath utilization, keys with carefully considered dimensions, and angles for optimum balance and easy playability: these and other details are some of the reasons why Yamaha student and intermediate flutes have become bestsellers worldwide. An inimitable blend of leading technology and craftsmanship goes into each and every instrument. New refinements include pointed key arms contributing to elegant visual appeal, and a completely revised key parts manufacturing process that significantly enhances overall precision.
When purchasing an intermediate flute, most will need adjustment or regulation to set up the instrument for playing success. When you select the flute that works best for you, our repair team will be happy to take one more look to ensure you are getting an instrument that is ready to play immediately.
Features
CY Headjoint
Featuring a double flare taper and a unique embouchure hole undercut design for excellent response and a warm rich tone, the CY headjoint helps beginners quickly learn to produce a beautiful sound. More advanced players will appreciate its even, quick response in all registers.
Keys
All key shapes and their placement have been ergonomically designed for a comfortable, natural-feeling performance. Manufacturing processes have been redesigned from the ground up to achieve substantially improved precision that not only leads to greater mechanical accuracy, but also minimizes the need for readjustment over time.
Pointed Key Arms
A#, F# and other non-fingered keys feature pointed key arms. This beautiful key design is inspired by traditional European style.
Adjustment Screws
Yamaha’s unique screw resistance inserts allow smooth adjustments while preventing gradual loosening of the screws. The screw positioning has been changed for easier access.
Tech Specs
Open hole keys
Offset G key
Drawn and curled headjoint
Sterling silver headjoint and body tube
Case and bag included
Regular Price: $2,255.99
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Yamaha YFL-677
Inheriting the many merits of top-of-the-line Yamaha handmade flutes, the 677 model offers rich, nuanced tonality over a wide dynamic range. The 600 series combines the brilliance of nickel silver with the characteristic mellow timbres of sterling silver. The 677 models come with a hand-finished headjoint based on the Type A headjoints supplied with the 800 and 900 series handmade flutes. The keys feature traditional pointed key arms, reflecting the highest level of craftsmanship and adding visual elegance to these outstanding instruments.
When purchasing a Professional flute, most will need adjustment or regulation to set up the instrument for playing success. When you select the flute that works best for you at Sweetwater Band & Orchestra, our repair team will be happy to take one more look to ensure you are getting an instrument that is ready to play immediately.
Features
Hand-finished Headjoint
Based on the Handmade Flute’s Type A design which offers a wider expressive range, the hand-finished headjoint on Yamaha professional flutes additionally offers easier response and excellent balance over the instrument’s entire range.
Straubinger Phoenix™ Pads
Straubinger Phoenix™ Pads offer the same concept as the Straubinger™ Pads on Yamaha Handmade Flutes, and have a more suitable design for the 600/700 series. The pads allow the player to play with a softer touch while providing a more precise and consistent seal, superior response, wide dynamic range, and longer life in regard to adjustment.
0.43mm Wall Thickness
The 0.43mm wall thickness is now a standard feature on 600 and 700 series flutes. Combined with the new hand-finished headjoint and the Straubinger Phoenix™ Pads, the increased wall thickness provides excellent balance, and a warm, beautiful sound.
Pinless Left-hand Key System
Utilizes the “pinless left-hand key system,” the ideal configuration for handmade flutes. This improves high F-F# key operation, and because there are no pins, maintenance is easier.
Acoustic Annealing
The headjoint, body, and footjoint of all professional flutes are heat treated through an annealing process that allows the instrument to vibrate more freely, providing optimal response and beautiful resonance.
Key Design
The keys are hand-assembled and meticulously balanced for a perfect touch, and the key shapes have been so exquisitely designed and ergonomically placed that the flute feels like it could almost disappear in your hands. Performances will feel effortless and natural.
Pointed Key Arms
A#, F# and other non-fingered keys feature pointed key arms, similar to those found on Handmade Flutes. Their beautiful designs are inspired by traditional European styling.
Tech Specs
Sterling silver headjoint and body tube
B foot
Pointed key arms
Open-hole keys
Offset G key
Drawn and curled tone holes
Case and bag included
Regular Price: $3,911.99
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Powell-Sonare PS 905
The new 905 model is the first Powell Sonare flute to offer a professional mechanism, hand-finished at the Powell factory in Maynard, Massachusetts. This drawn tone hole flute has a Sterling Silver Body and Headjoint, and features an elegant Aurumite 9K crown, lip plate, and barrel. The nickel silver mechanism is silver-plated and offered with French open holes, pointed arms, 10K white gold springs, and Straubinger Phoenix Pads.
Our repair shop is the finest in the area repairing flutes sold with Straubinger pads. When purchasing a Professional flute, most will need adjustment or regulation to set up the instrument for playing success. When you select the flute that works best for you at Sweetwater Band & Orchestra, our repair team will be happy to take one more look to ensure you are getting an instrument that is ready to play immediately.
Features
Sterling silver body tube and headjoint give the flute a clear ringing characteristic sound
Straubinger Phoenix Pads allow players to play with a softer touch and achieve a more precise, consistent seal.
Aurumite lip plate provides a warmer tone throughout the instrument
Tech Specs
Sterling silver body and headjoint
Open-hole keys
In-line and Offset G configuration available (In-line pictured)
Straubinger Phoenix Pads
B foot
Modern Powell Scale
Aurumite lip plate and crown
Case and bag included
Regular Price: $4,770
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Most beginners start in band on a student level instrument, and because kids have a tendency to change their minds, we recommend our rent-to-own program. Our flexible rental plan allows you to get an educator-recommended instrument in your child’s hands without breaking the bank. You can return or exchange your rental instrument at any time, and 100% of your monthly rental payment applies toward the purchase of the instrument.