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Headjoint protected by German Pat. No. 4336 496
This modern, thin-walled wooden flute, which has been on the market since 1993, is as light as
a solid-silver flute. The instrument combines the beautifully warm, refined sound of the wooden
flute with the bright, brilliant sound of the metal flute.
This is partly the result of the patented wooden headjoint with its inset gold chimney/riser.
The complete chimney/riser-wall is gold.
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The characteristics of the BRAUN wooden flute in comparison with those of the metal
flute are:
 better carrying power and expansion of the sound
large, warm tone, especially in the third octave
immediate reactivity of air-column, resulting in excellent tonal response, articulation
 and dynamic range
marked stability of intonation and sound in p and f
the more flexible response improves legato playing
wider range of timbres in all registers
better blend with other instruments, especially in woodwind groupings
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The basis for the exceptional quality of Braun wooden flutes and piccolos is the selection of
high-grade woods. Thus only carefully-selected, well-seasoned, extremely close-grained
and attractive black African grenadilla (Dalbergia melanoxylon) with excellent tonal qualities
is used.
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The following models are available:
Wooden flute in three sections:
Headjoint with hand-carved raised embouchure plate and inset gold chimney/riser,
thin-walled body
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with C-foot or B-foot
inline or offset G
925/000 sterling-silver mechanism with French pointed arms
with or without E-mechanism
open or closed holes
fitted with traditional pads
key-tail/kicker buffers to prevent percussive noise are made
of stable-shaped synthetic material, so they do not become
hard and loud in the course of time,as for example is the
case with felt or cork.
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Wooden flute with C-foot in two sections:
Headjoint with hand-carved raised embouchure plate and inset gold chimney/riser, thin-walled body and footjoint in one.
This construction facilitates even vibration of the entire tube as well as promoting evenness of
sound between registers.
Remaining features as for the model in three sections.
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Special models, such as instruments with open G-sharp key, gold-plated mechanism or
other customised features can be planned and manufactured.
Pitch
Flutes and piccolos can be supplied with scales at the following pitches:
a' = 440 Hz or 442 Hz or 444 Hz
The basic pitch facilitates unproblematic playing within a ± 2 Hz range, according to
personal playing style.
Customising
Within a year of purchase, the instrument supplied will upon request be customised
to suit the individual's personal playing style.
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Accessories
The instrument is supplied in a high-quality leather case with padded cover, cleaning rod and cloth.
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Silver flute
The production of a silver flute is in preparation.
Headjoint
Various models of wood, silver and gold headjoint can be made
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