Custom Pearl Cantabile Hand Made Flute Vivace Head Joint 10K Gold Riser

The Maesta series is at the heart of the Pearl handmade flutes and has been the jewel in our crown for many years. Maesta originality is shown in the use of "Pristine" Silver (.970), which offers an astonishing projection of sound when compared with traditional .925 Sterling Silver. They can be fashioned using traditional soldered tone holes or contemporary drawn tone holes. The Maesta Silver flutes have been our jewel for years. Our Cantabile series makes use of traditional handmade features, such as complete .925 Sterling Silver, French pointed arms and drawn tone holes. The Sterling Silver keys are exceptionally nimble and swift when coupled with Pearl's Pinless mechanism and One-Piece Core-Bar. The Cantabile is a superb entry into the world of handmade flutes.

Pinless Construction

The foundation of every Pearl flute is a patented Pinless construction, which eliminates the problems of traditional flute construction - protruding needles that snag clothing and give easy entry to perspiration and body acids causing corrosion and binding keys. Besides this unique Pinless construction, Pearl flutes have additional bridge mechanisms that add strength to the entire mechanism. Plus, socket-head screws are inserted from the underside of the key work, preventing the entry of perspiration into the mechanism.

One-Piece Core-Bar

The One-Piece Core-Bar construction of all Pearl Flutes eliminates many of the wear-and-tear problems associated with traditionally constructed flutes, specifically in the areas of the high C key and the king post next to the F# key. Pearl has designed one rod that extends from high C through the king post resulting in an extremely reliable mechanism that plays more comfortably, stays in adjustment longer and is easier to service.

Vivace Headjoint VI4000H

The essential acoustical element of every flute is the headjoint. For this reason alone, every headjoint must be handmade. The Vivace headjoint offers a little less undercutting while maintaining crisp, clear and fast articulation. Players requiring more resistance will enjoy this headjoint.