Instrument: 8-key flute in C, ebony with German silver rings and keys
Maker: V. Kohlert Sons - Graslitz, Austria (1880-1945)
Pitch: marked HP, play easily at 440 (slide out about 10mm)
Sounding Length: 590mm (pushed in)
Total Length:
Embouchure size:
Restorer: Kelly Roudabush
Notes: marked “D 3511” Kohlert was a huge company. I think this particular model was one of the main competitor to the many Meyer design flutes. This is a very nicely playing flute with a good even sound. Tuning seems quite good and it plays easily throughout the range.
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