Since the first Muramatsu flute was created in 1923 by the late Koichi Muramatsu, thousands of artists worldwide have chosen Muramatsu over all other brands. Leadership was later passed to his son, Osamu Muramatsu and today the factory carries on the same tradition of excellence in flute-making under the direction of his grandson, Akio Muramatsu. Every flute that bears the Muramatsu name is built with the care and precision that has earned Muramatsu its reputation as one of the world’s finest professional flutes. Today Muramatsu sells more professional model flutes worldwide than any other flute maker.
America’s Sole Importer
Muramatsu flutes have been available for sale in the United States since 1975. Ervin Monroe was involved in this process as the artistic consultant. In 1995, Osamu Muramatsu personally selected Mr. Monroe to be president of the new North American distributorship, Muramatsu America. Muramatsu America is the exclusive distributor for Muramatsu flutes in North and South America.
All Muramatsu flutes include a professional leather case, fleece lined nylon or unlined leather case cover, rosewood cleaning rod, swabbing cloth, Muramatsu wiping cloth and maintenance guide. Flutes sold by Muramatsu America or an authorized dealer come with a certificate of authenticity signed by Mr. Ervin Monroe, president of Muramatsu America.
Prices for Platinum clad, Gold and Platinum flutes available upon request
Muramatsu Models:
The EX Model
The EX model is the most economical flute, yet it offers the same high quality Muramatsu workmanship you will find on higher priced models. The hand-cut, solid silver headjoint on this attractive instrument is carefully cut and matched to a silver clad body and key mechanism, the same reliable key mechanism used on the most expensive flutes. This affordable model is designed to give years of pleasurable music making. The American EX is stamped MA on the ribbing, assuring our customers that their flute was made in Japan and imported by Muramatsu America to American specifications.
| Solid silver head joint, silver clad body and keys B foot, inline or offset G | $3,900.00 |
| B foot, offset G with split E ad | $400.00 |
| Tsubasa headjoint, add | $350.00 |
| C foot and closed hole available by special order |
The GX Model
This exciting flute model is popular worldwide. The GX model comes with a hand-cut solid silver head and solid silver body, along with Muramatsu’s special silver-clad key mechanism, the same reliable key mechanism used on their most expensive flutes. This instrument will thrill those who have the opportunity to experience it!
| Solid Silver headjoint and body, silver clad body and keys B foot, inline or offset G | $5,900.00 |
| Heavy wall | add $400.00 |
| Split E mechanism | add $400.00 |
| C# Trill | add $475.00 |
| Tsubasa headjoint | add $350.00 |
| C foot and closed hole available by special order |
The DS Model
The DS model is the realization of the professional flutist’s dream. This solid silver instrument is the result of superior workmanship, research and design. Each flute allows the performer to create their own unique sound with warmth and a wide spectrum of tonal color. The DS model establishes the standard against which all professional flutes are measured. Professional flutists worldwide have enjoyed playing the Muramatsu flute since 1923. It comes with a beautifully hand cut headjoint and Muramatsu’s famous dependable key mechanism, and is the ideal choice for the professional flutist who desires custom options.
| Solid silver headjoint, body and keys, D# roller standard B foot, inline or offset G | $8900.00 |
| Heavy wall | add $400.00 |
| Split E mechanism | add $750 |
| C# Trill | add $1000 |
| Tsubasa headjoint | add $350.00 |
| C# trill and split E together available on offset G flutes only |