Azumi AZ-Z1 RI Flute

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Azumi AZ-Z1 RI Flute

Azumi

AZ-Z1 RI Flute

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Product Info

Article Number: 386705
Brand: Azumi
Model: AZ-Z1 RI Flute
Price: $1,340.90

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The Azumi AZ-Z1 RI is a seriously impressive step-up flute. It borrows heavily from Altus's design philosophy, offering a remarkably responsive headjoint and solid build quality, making it an excellent choice for advancing students and intermediate players looking for a professional feel without the top-tier price tag.

Product Description

  • Azumi AZ-Z1RI Flute
  • Transverse flute
  • Scale
  • optics
  • sound and embouchure characteristics of the Altus flutes are reflected in the Azumi flutes
  • The handmade Altus "Z-Cut" headjoint gives the instrument an easy response and also makes it easy to focus the tone
  • The professional pointed arm design of the mechanism provides increased stability and durability
  • Ring keys
  • without E-mechanism
  • Inline mechanism
  • C-foot
  • Body: Nickel silver
  • silver-plated
  • 925 Sterling silver embouchure plate and embouchure chimney
  • Handmade Altus Z-Cut headjoint (nickel silver
  • silver-plated)
  • Pointed arm design
  • Tuning: A = 442 Hz
  • Incl. case
  • cleaning cloth and cleaning rod
PROS
  • • Altus Z-Cut headjoint offers exceptional ease of response and focus.
  • • 925 Sterling silver plate enhances tone projection and richness.
  • • Pointed arm design increases mechanism stability and longevity.
  • • Inline mechanism provides a clean, precise key action and intonation.
CONS
  • • Lacks an E-mechanism, limiting advanced technical passages.
  • • Nickel silver body, while durable, isn't as resonant as solid silver.
  • • Silver-plating requires regular maintenance to prevent tarnish.

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Key Features

Material Nickel silver body, 925 Sterling silver embouchure plate and chimney
Headjoint Handmade Altus Z-Cut (nickel silver, silver-plated)
Key Mechanism Pointed arm design, Inline mechanism
Foot Joint C-foot
Finish Silver-plated
Weight Approximately 1 lb 10 oz

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Z-Cut design is known for its more open and focused tone, often making it easier to produce a clear sound, especially for players who struggle with breath control.
The plating is of a reasonable thickness, but like all silver-plated instruments, it will require occasional polishing to maintain its shine and prevent excessive tarnish.
A solid silver body offers greater resonance and a warmer tone, but the nickel silver construction here provides excellent durability and a more affordable price point – a good compromise for many.

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