Each Powell flute has a unique character yet all bear a family resemblance. Powell instruments are made with care to exacting tolerances. But ultimately a Powell flute or piccolo is crafted to a musical performance standard. From the first flute made in 1906 by Verne Q. Powell to today’s Powell flute, the humanity of each artisan at Powell is reflected in the character of the instrument. The feel of a key or the aesthetic of a pointed arm are the subtle but telltale signs of the individuality of the flutemaker. In the final analysis it is the musician who determines the true voice of the flute. The unique quality and excellence of a Powell instrument resides in its ability to be shaped by the flutist.
Handmade Custom Flutes
Custom flutes represent the traditional epitome of Powell instruments. These hand crafted flutes are characterized by soldered tone holes, beautiful keywork, and extensive choices. All include 10k white gold springs, traditional adjustments, pointed arms, and Straubinger pads. Tone hole precious metal matches key mechanisms. Body Tubing: Weights of .014″, .016″ and .018″ are available for sterling silver flutes with no change in price. Included with each flute: Headjoint, case, leather case cover, cherry swab stick and cleaning cloths. Prices are for flutes with B foot. Gold, Platinum and Wood flutes special order – price on request.
| Sterling Silver, Soldered toneholes | $13,170.00 |
| Sterling Silver, Drawn toneholes | $11,900.00 |
| Aurumite 14K, silver mechanism | $14,980.00 |
Options
| Offset/Inline G | no charge |
| Pitch: A-440, A-442, A-444 | no charge |
| American cups (closed)/French cups (open) | no charge |
| D# roller | $215.00 |
| C# trill | $750.00 |
| Split E | $750.00 |
| G disk | $70.00 |
| Other options available upon request |
Handmade Conservatory Flutes
Mr. Powell made his first conservatory flute in 1928, called the Commercial model. Today’s Conservatory models combine the aesthetics of the traditional Handmade Custom model with Powell’s Posi-Stop™ tail design, and are offered with a hand cut Custom Powell head joint. Prices for flutes with B foot.
| Sterling Silver | $8,170.00 |
| Aurumite 9k | $10,920.00 |
| Aurumite 9k headjoint only | $1,750.00 |
Options
| Offset/Inline G | no charge |
| Split e with half offset G | $750.00 |
| C# trill | $750.00 |
| PlugO’s for conversion to closed hole | $45.00 |
Powell Handmade Custom Headjoints
Headjoints are normally made from many different materials. Embouchure styles include:
- Philharmonic: Capable of broad dynamic ranges, and creates a deep rich tone with extraordinary carrying power and focus.
- Soloist: Designed in conjunction with Ransom Wilson, the Soloist is an open style that combines the ease of the Boston with the sound of the Philharmonic, and it has an especially strong bottom octave.
- Venti: The Venti is a very colorful and rich headjoint designed in conjunction with Paul Edmund Davies. It is open, has a large dynamic range, and possesses an especially free high register.
| Sterling Silver | $1,420.00 |
| Aurumite 14K | $2,040.00 |
| 9K rose gold | $4,850.00 |
| 10K gold | $5,330.00 |
| 14K gold | $6,020.00 |
| Platinum | $9,400.00 |
| Extra 14K gold riser | $650.00 |
| Extra 14K gold embouchure | $1,300.00 |
| Extra Platinum riser | $1,500.00 |
| Wood with silver rings | $1,440.00 |
| Wood with 14K rose gold rings | $2,320.00 |
Powell Signature Flutes
The Signature flute is crafted of sterling silver, using proprietary technology to produce such high quality that Verne Powell’s signature is engraved on the instrument. For three-quarters of a century the name “Powell” has meant quality in flutes. It still does.
Material Options: All Powell Signature flutes are made from sterling silver, and are delivered in beautiful cherry wood cases, made in Vermont, along with leather case covers.
Headjoint Options: The Powell Signature headjoint is designed to be easy to play, while being colorful, focused, and flexible. These headjoints are hand cut by professionally trained flutists who also craft Powell’s Custom headjoints.
Sterling Silver headjoint, body and keys. Signature “S” style head joint.
| Flute with B foot, choice of inline or offset G | $5,990.00 |
| Add split E (offset G flutes only) | $750.00 |
| Add C# trill | $750.00 |
| PlugO’s for conversion to closed hole | $45.00 |