AZUMI Z2 Sterling Silver ALTUS Headjoint Flute (AZ2)

AZUMI flutes with ALTUS Z-Cut headjoint

Easy articulation, powerful sound and precise focus of tone

The tonal character of this series is supported by the use of 925 sterling silver for headjoint, lip-plate and riser.

Open holes and a wider range of tones

The AZUMI AZZ2RBE comes with an ALTUS Z-Cut Sterling silver (925) headjoint for easy articulation, powerful and precise focus of tone. The french pointed key-arms are giving an increased stability to the mechanism. Open holes allow numerous additional handles and effects like glissando, multiphonics and microtones. The body of the flute is made of silver-plated nickel silver and it is pitched in 442 Hz. The flute has an offset G and a B-foot joint.

Experience the fascinating tone of an AZUMI with a handmade ALTUS headjoint.

The headjoint design is one of the most important elements for the characteristic of a  flute´s tone. The significance of the headjoint inspired the founder of AZUMI flutes - Shuichi Tanaka to produce a handmade headjoint combined with a flute body that is affordable, yet of a high production quality.

His vision was to make this exceptional combination of handmade design and affordability available to both beginners and advanced flute players.

Headjoint: ALTUS Handmade Z-Cut, sterling silver (925)
Lip-plate: sterling silver (925)
Riser: sterling silver (925)
Body: silver-plated nickel silver
Mechanism: silver-plated nickel silver, french pointed key-arms
Pitch: A = 442 Hz
Open holes 
B-foot 
E-mechanism 
Offset G

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TECH-ASSURE™
Certified Musical Instrument Technician Setup.

Ozwinds TECH-ASSURE™ is a unique service that prepares your new musical instrument for sale.
Our certified technicians put the instrument through a comprehensive testing and adjustment process to ensure that it is ready to play with optimal performance from the moment you receive it.

Every new instrument setup with our TECH-ASSURE™ process which goes through a rigorous checklist so you can be assured that you are getting the best out of your new instrument.

We know the absolute importance of our TECH-ASSURE™ professional instrument setup to get your instrument playing at its peak, so don’t settle for anything less.

Our 13-Point Professional Set-up includes.

1. All transit packing and corks from the manufacturer are removed.
   
2. Thorough visual check for any plating or lacquer defects.
   
3. All pads checked for quality.
   
4. Test all pad seatings & key adjustments using a leak-light and feeler gauge.
   
5. All key corks and felts checked, adjusted to set vent heights.
   
6. Regulate and adjust keywork as required.
   
7. All spring tensions checked and adjusted to create a balanced feel across the instrument.
   
8. Test final pad seal with a Magnehelic air pressure test.
   
9. Check foot and head joint tenons for correct fit.
   
10. Check foot tenon for burrs.
    
11. Play test from top to bottom.
    
12. Case inspected for quality, instrument fit and accessories.
    
13. Instrument cleaned and carefully repacked.