Altus 800 Series Handmade Alto Flute Both Curved and Straight Headjoints

The Altus 800 Alto Flute Series resides within the Artist line of handmande flutes. Altus Artist flutes offer the exceptional hand craftsmanship, tonal color, and playability of Altus Professional flutes without the added expense.

Each model features the Altus/Bennett scale, stainless steel springs, French-pointed keys. Each model includes an elegant wood-frame French case with leatherette finish and padded nylon case cover.

The 800 features a .925 Sterling silver lip plate and riser with Sterling silver plated headjoint, body and mechanism, as well as extruded tubing with drawn and rolled tone holes. It is equipped with a C foot.

For over 25 years, Altus has crafted flutes that embody the ideal marriage of vintage inspiration and modern technology. Created and handmade by Shuichi Tanaka, each Altus flute reflects his passion to produce the finest playing flutes available utilizing the finest of materials handwork and artistry.