Description

What they say

The Quantz Series embodies ingenuity, innovation, and diversity, and that is totally unique in the flute making industry.

Every Quantz model has French pointed arms, a feature once considered solely the domain of handmade flutes. Pearl provides this upgraded feature right across our range along with our Pinless Mechanism and One-Piece Core-Bar Construction. The ingenious yet simple design affords even the student or amateur player with an exceptionally efficient and dependable mechanism – another industry first. Aspiring flute players have never been so fortunate

Pearl’s Exclusive Mechanism

In 1972, Pearl’s innovative technicians created the patented One-Piece Core-Bar and Pinless Construction, and Pearl’s continually smooth key-action became a reality. Since that time, Pearl is still the only flute manufacturer to apply these features on every flute made.

One-Piece Core-Bar

The One-Piece Core-Bar construction of all Pearl flutes eliminates many of the wear and tear problems associate 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.

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.

French Pointed Key Arms

Every Pearl flute, from the novice model to the Professional line, has French pointed arms – an industry first as they were once considered solely the domain of handmade flutes. This type of construction is stronger than the standard “Y” cup mounting where the tonearm is soldered to the edge of the pad cup. The key is pressed in the centre of the key with this pointed design rather than the edge with a “Y” cup, allowing for more even pad wear and less maintenance.

The Headjoints

Three styles of headjoints – Largo, Brezza and Forza – are available for the Quantz series. This model comes with the Forza, which has a more sophisticated cut suitable for advancing players, enabling superior projection, increased dynamic spectrum, unrivalled clarity of projection, and dazzling rich tone.

Specs

Headjoint: .925 Sterling silver – Forza cut

Lip Plate and Riser: .925 Sterling silver

Body and Footjoint: Silver plated nickel silver with C foot

Key Mechanism: Silver plated nickel silver with pointed key arms

Key Style: Closed hole, offset G, split E

Tone Holes: Drawn throughout

Accessories: Hard case and case cover with shoulder strap, cleaning rod, inner cleaning gauze, polishing cloth