Traditional flute construction, using pinning needles, weakens the key shafts by requiring that holes be drilled in them to connect the parts of the key mechanism that work together. In addition, these protruding needles can snag clothing and give easy entry to perspiration and body acids that cause corrosion and binding keys. Pearl's unique pinless construction eliminates these problems with additional bridge mechanisms that add strength to the entire mechanism and with socket-head screws that are inserted from the underside of the key work, preventing the entry of perspiration into the mechanism.
Pinless mechanism, split
E key, and silver plated headjoint, body and keys are standard
on plateau models. Stainless steel screws and key shafts,
alloy springs, power forged keys and hand finished embouchure
are also standard. All Pearl Flutes are supplied with deluxe French
case, case cover and wooden cleaning rod.
Arguably the best value in the flute world, the all silver plated 501 Series Pearl Flute is often compared with instruments costing several times its price. You get the same innovative construction and hand-finishing that you expect from Pearl, but at a price that even a beginner can afford. This is a flute that allows you to grow as a musician.
PF-501E - Plateau, C foot, split E
PF-501BE - Plateau, B foot, Split E
PF-501R - Open hole, C foot, in-line
PF-501RE - Open hole, C foot, Offset Split E
PF-501RB - Open hole, B foot, in-line
PF-501RBE -Open hole, B foot, Offset Split E
Considered by many to be the ideal "step up" flute, the 661 Series Flutes offer exceptional performance and value. The solid sterling silver headjoint is matched with a precisely drawn silver plated body, footjoint and mechanism to make Pearl quality available to more flutists.
PF-661E - Plateau, C foot, Split E
PF-661BE - Plateau, B foot, Split E
PF-661R - Open hole, C foot, In-line
PF-661RE - Open hole, C foot, Offset Split E
PF-661RB - Open hole, B foot, In-line
PF-661RBE - Open hole, B foot, Offset Split E
This flute can take you to the conservatory and beyond! Crafted of the finest sterling silver tubing and hand-fit silver plated keys, this instrument offers soaring performance.
PF-761E - Plateau, C foot, Split E
PF-7561BE - Plateau, B foot, Split E
PF-761R - Open hole, C foot, In-line
PF-761RE - Open hole, C foot, Offset Split E
PF-761RB - Open hole, B foot, In-line
PF-761RBE - Open hole, B foot, Offset Split E
BR-1 - All select Grenadilla wood with silver plated nickel silver keys.
BR-2 - As above, but with sterling silver headjoint instead of wood.