Powell
s/n 2659
Almeida Period
Commercial Powell
Powell Flute #2659, made in
1966, Commercial Model, solid silver, drawn tone hole, .018" body,
.016" headjoint, open hole, in line G, Bb shake, B-foot with gizmo, gold
springs, no adjusting screws, felt pads, A=440 traditional scale.
Commercial Powells are
fantastic flutes; this one is no exception. The precision of the tone hole
seats is unmatched by any other flute manufacturer. The mechanism is built
exactly like their handmade flutes but without pointed arms. These flutes are
robust and have a strong sound, play well in-tune at modern settings and
require very little maintenance. They represent the best value of any flutes
available today.
#2659 is in good used
condition, the pads look pretty new, some
tarnish and surface scratches, good tight mechanism, fast and fluid
action, no dents. Very crisp engravings which were the work of Almeida, as well
as the refined, well-cut embouchure hole. This flute was very well taken care
of over the years. It has a very strong ringing tone with the classic silvery vintage
Powell sound, open in all three registers. It comes in its original case in
fair condition.
Maker’s mark on headjoint,
body and footjoint. Serial number on body only.
The embouchure hole measures 10.3 x 12.1 mm.
Sounding length is 637 mm.
Headjoint length is 8-7/8”.
The flute weighs 456 grams.
Please see detailed photos below.
Price is $3,500 USD, $80 shipping within USA.
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