Flutes of superb quality & craftsmanship
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For over 30 years, the Altus factory, nestled among the serene mountains of Azumino Japan,
has incorporated both ideas of classical aesthetic and modern science into their handcrafted
flute designs.
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An Altus flute is the product of brilliant engineering, modern metallurgy, and seasoned
craftsmanship. All Altus handmade flute models are distinguished by a variety of tube
materials and manufacturing techniques. Years of research and development have allowed
Altus to pair the highest quality materials with a range of flute making techniques culminating
in the prized collection of the world's finest flutes available today.
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The founder of Altus flutes Mr. Shuichi Tanaka is a modern example of Renaissance man. He
is an artist, musician, engineer, businessman, and most notably a master flute maker. As a
teenager, Mr. Tanaka studied flute with renowned Japanese teacher and performer Toshio
Takahashi. During this time, he not only became a gifted flutist, but also a sensitive student of
flute making with keen insight into the needs of flutists.
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Each Altus flute reflects his passion to produce the finest playing flutes available utilizing the
finest of materials handwork and artistry. The meticulous design of the Altus flute and its
uncompromised scale receive great attention. Based on the work and recommendations of
British flutist William Bennett, the Altus Scale offers excellent intonation, carefully tuned
harmonics, and balanced registers. Altus flute has also developed over the years in admiration
of the vintage flutes a proprietary silver alloy (Altus Silver™) and innovative materials like
sintered silver.
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Masterfully hand-sculpted head joints, contemporary precision standards and unique tubing
produces the remarkable sound of the Altus flutes. Vintage colour, pure tonal core, ease of
manipulation, excellent intonation properties, response, and projection - flutists worldwide
recognize the inspired Altus sound.
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We're proud about the high-class international artist network with flautists playing Altus
flutes, like the late William Bennett, Michael Cox, Denis Bouriakov, Ana de la Vega, Jamie
Baum, Tilmann Dehnhard, Eric Lamb, Camilla Hoitenga, to name only a few.
More information can be found on the website: https://www.altusflutes.eu/