Powell s/n 2133
One of the Last Old Powells
Verne Q. Powell flute #2133, made in 1961, Commercial French Model, drawn tone hole, .016+”, solid silver, open hole, Y-arms, inline G, Bb shake, B-foot with gizmo, gold springs, no adjusting screws, Straubinger pads, A=440 traditional scale.
Commercial Powell flutes are something of a hidden gem in the used handmade flute market, especially those made during Verne Q. Powell’s era. Aside from features like drawn tone holes and Y-arms, these “Commercial” models are essentially identical to the flutes marketed as Handmade. Even the footjoint construction is the same, with a separate socket box joint that is soldered on rather than extruded from the body.
Powell #2133 was made in the year of Powell’s retirement. It is in excellent condition and ready to play. It has a robust sound that is easy to control and articulate. Its tone reflects the classic silvery character of vintage Powells - long associated with most major American orchestral flute sections prior to the 1980s. This vintage Powell is a true workhorse, built for everyday professional use. It will easily outlast any flute built today at the same or twice the price point. It comes in a modern French case in good condition
Maker’s marks are on all three joints, serial number on the body only.
MARK: Three-sided VQP logo/VERNE Q. POWELL/BOSTON
The embouchure hole measures 10.5 x 12.0 mm.
Sounding length is 638 mm.
Headjoint length is 8-7/8”.
The flute weighs 445 grams.
Please see detailed photos below.
Price is $4,000 USD, $90 shipping within USA.
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