Flutes
Maesta 18K
MD18K & MS18K Maesta
Every Pearl Maesta gold flute is handmade with the most precision and care and therefore unique. Our ultimate goal is a perfect blend of creativity in craftsmanship and the most precise manufacturing. We are proud to produce instruments that reflect our special commitment to exact intonation, flexible articulation, a wide dynamic range and an excellent sound projection.
The 18K Maesta gold flute produces a dark and expressive tone. This material allows wonderful sound quality as well as a big projection.
The flutes can be fashioned using traditional soldered tone holes (MS18K) or contemporary drawn tone holes (MD18K). In the process of drawing tone holes, the tone hole material is formed by pulling up metal from the tube and rolling it off at the top. It changes the inner wall of the instrument and especially playing legato becomes more effortless. Soldered tone holes are sculpted seperately and then soldered precisely on the tube. This method creates an even and identical wall of the tube and offers an even more direct response as well as a greater stability of the body.
Continuing A Tradition of Innovation, French pointed arms from .925 sterling silver are combined with Pearl's Pinless Mechanism and the One-Piece Core-Bar construction resulting in the highest possible precision.
The most essential acoustical element of every flute is the headjoint, enabling the flutist to control the tone. Therefore not only experience in crafting is needed, but an understanding of the art of flute playing is demanded. In cooperation with world leading flutists like Benoit Fromanger and Janos Balint, the craftsmen at Pearl have designed four exceptional handmade headjoints, making it possible to meet your expectations and find your flute.
The Maesta series is at the heart of the Pearl handmade flutes and has been the jewel in our crown for many years. Many custom made options are available, just ask us!
For more detailed information, simply click on the flute shown below.
Four outstanding handmade headjoints are available: Forte, Vivo, Calore and Vivace.
These elegant and perfect handmade engravings are possible on the keys and lip-plate.
The 18K Maesta flute is optionally available with gold plating. This brings a warm and dark element in the sound.
The tone holes are available either drawn or soldered.
Pointed arms both increase the stability and enhance the quality of the mechanism.
The 18K Maesta flute has an optional split E-mechanism that allows for secure attacks and smooth slurs to the third octave E.
Available with E-mechanism lever.
All models are available with in-line or off-set G key.
The C# trill key makes many trill fingerings easier and lets the high G#3 speak better. It also improves the intonation of both C#2 and C#3.
The One-Piece Core-Bar construction results in more playing comfort and less wear of the mechanism.
The G/A trill key makes the G3/A3 trill speak better (not possible in combination with the C# trill key).
The Pinless Mechanism ensures the stable connection of the mechanism and prevents it from corrosion.
The ergonomic D# roller simplifies movement of the right hand little finger.
Optionally available with C-foot or B-foot.
