SUBCONTRABASS FLUTE IN C (METAL)
Compass c-subcontra – A’ (more than 4 octaves!)
Headpiece, body, mechanism metal
This is really a lot of flute. Tube length is about 5 meters. For flute players it is a special experience to go as low as the string bass! Imagine what it does to a flute choir to have this base to it!
Although the flute was designed to be an ensemble instrument it was immediately discovered by various solo artists who saw the merits for their musical purposes.
SUBCONTRABASS FLUTE IN C (PVC/PP)
Compass c-subcontra – E’ (3 octave + third!)
Headpiece PVC and metal
Body PP (Polypropylene)
Mechanism brass (silverplating optional)
This mega flute has been designed to be an alternative for other expensive and heavy flutes. To be able to produce these very low notes (as low as 33 Hz.), the tube length is more than 5 meters. Using plastics makes a rather light flute (only 7 kilos) and enables a quick and cheap production. At the same time the PE appears to produce quite a big tone. On this flute low C is surprisingly easy to play. It certainly does make an impression on stage!