Sankyo silver flutes are prized for their solid, stable core which provides the foundation for complete freedom of expression. With projection, power and depth, our silver flutes offer clarity of tone for a beautiful and elegant voice.

• Handmade flute with sterling silver headjoint and body tubing with silver-plated mechanism.
• Drawn toneholes
• French style pointed tonearms
• NEL
• Heavy wall thickness 0.42mm 
• ST2 Headjoint

NEL

The NEL is built into the Sankyo flute tube in the lower G tonehole making the opening smaller. It facilitates a high E that speaks easily without the conventional split-E mechanism. The NEL is standard on all Sankyo flutes.

Standard Wall or Heavy Wall Tubing

Standard or Heavy wall tubing refers to the thickness of the tube of the flute. A silver flute with standard wall thickness (or medium wall) tends to have a brilliant, responsive sound. It is especially well suited for players who blow with a more gentle airstream and/or an extremely compact airstream. A silver flute with heavy wall tubing tends to have a darker, more powerful sound. This is generally well suited for flutists who put a high volume of air through the flute and/or uses a fast airstream when playing. The increased resistance of the tubing compliments players who tend to overpower a thinner walled flute, bringing ease of response with rich color.