Sankyo

Japan, est. 1946 · 9 products across 1 categories

9
Total Products
1
Categories
$5,245
Avg Price
$2,877
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About Sankyo

Sankyo is a highly respected Japanese flute manufacturer renowned for its meticulous craftsmanship and exceptional tonal quality. Established in the mid-20th century, the brand has cultivated a reputation for producing instruments favored by professional and serious amateur flutists seeking a refined playing experience. Sankyo’s commitment to traditional techniques combined with innovative design has solidified its place among the world’s leading flute makers.

Founded
1946
Country
Japan
Segment
Premium
Target
Sankyo flutes appeal to professional flutists and serious students seeking a top
Known For
Handmade RBE models Excellent intonation across registers Innovative headjoint designs Superior keywork mechanics High-quality silver and gold alloys
PROS
  • • Exceptional tone and projection
  • • Remarkable consistency in manufacturing
  • • Responsive and reliable keywork
  • • Beautiful, refined aesthetics
  • • Excellent resale value
CONS
  • • Premium-priced, limiting accessibility
  • • Limited availability outside of specialist dealers
  • • Can be overly bright for some players’ preferences
  • • Customization options are limited
  • • Requires a skilled technician for maintenance

Sankyo Products

Sankyo CF 601 RBE Handmade - Open Hole Flutes

Sankyo CF 601 RBE Handmade

Open Hole Flutes

$10,757
Transverse flute, Sterling silver headjoint, tube, foot and mechanisms, Soldered tone...
4.6 Expert Rating
Sankyo CF 201 Flute RBE - Open Hole Flutes

Sankyo CF 201 Flute RBE

Open Hole Flutes

$3,135
Transverse Flute, Etude model, Solid silver headjoint, Ring keys, E-Mechanism, Offset, Offset...
4.5 Expert Rating
Sankyo CF 301 Flute RBE - Open Hole Flutes

Sankyo CF 301 Flute RBE

Open Hole Flutes

$5,049
Transverse Flute, Silver head and body, Ring keys, B-Foot, E-Mechanism, Offset G, Nickel...
4.5 Expert Rating
Sankyo CF 301 Flute RE - Open Hole Flutes

Sankyo CF 301 Flute RE

Open Hole Flutes

$4,728
Silversonic Transverse Flute, Headjoint and body made from 925 Sterling silver, Ring keys,...
4.5 Expert Rating
Sankyo CF 301 Flute - Closed Hole Flutes

Sankyo CF 301 Flute

Closed Hole Flutes

$4,609
Silversonic Transverse Flute, Sterling silver head and body, Closed keys, E mechanism, Offset G,...
4.8 Expert Rating
Sankyo CF 201 Flute RE - Open Hole Flutes

Sankyo CF 201 Flute RE

Open Hole Flutes

$2,877
Etude Flute, Solid silver head, Ring keys, E-Mechanism, Offset, Offset G, Silver plated body...
4.7 Expert Rating
Sankyo CF 201 Flute - Closed Hole Flutes

Sankyo CF 201 Flute

Closed Hole Flutes

$2,877
Etude Flute, Solid silver head, Closed holes, E-mechanism, Offset, Offset G, Silver-plated body...
4.6 Expert Rating
Sankyo CF 401 Flute RBE - Open Hole Flutes

Sankyo CF 401 Flute RBE

Open Hole Flutes

$6,808
Artist transverse flute, Solid silver headjoint, tube, footjoint and mechanisms, B-Foot, Drawn...
4.8 Expert Rating
Sankyo CF 401 RE Flute - Open Hole Flutes

Sankyo CF 401 RE Flute

Open Hole Flutes

$6,368
Artist Transverse Flute, Full silver head joint, tube, foot and machine heads, Drawn tone...
4.5 Expert Rating

Frequently Asked Questions About Sankyo

Sankyo flutes are primarily manufactured in Japan, with a focus on handcrafting techniques within their facilities. While some component sourcing may occur elsewhere, the final assembly and finishing are done in Japan.

’RBE’ designates a handmade flute, meticulously crafted by a master artisan, signifying a higher level of detail and refinement compared to non-RBE models.

While Sankyo instruments are exceptional, their complex mechanics and premium-priced nature typically make them more appropriate for advanced students and professional players.

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