Windward Flute #761 - Keyless D Flute, Mopane Wood, Two corks

Windward Flute #761 

• Keyless D Flute
• Mopane Wood with Sterling silver rings
• Single billet
• 2 Corks
• Includes soft case

Corks: The cork "face" is a "reflector plate" for the sound, and ours are made with either a metal face on the cork, or a flute-wood face. Our tester explores both options during the testing/voicing session, and we determine if the sound is best with wood or metal, if the tone quality is spoiled or enhanced by changing the cork from a wood-faced to a metal-faced cork, we choose the best cork for the job. Some flutes sound best with the metal and are not fully in character with a wood stopper. Others become harsh and less musical with metal. 

A very few of our flutes are "two corkers", displaying two very distinctive personalities, one with the metal-faced stopper, which may add volume to the sound of a particular flute, and another with the wood faced stopper, which is usually preferred. In the case of a "two cork flute" both personalities are interesting and add to the breadth of the flute's tone palette. Those "chosen few" two-cork flutes, deserve both corks and are sold with both corks. It is not just a question of more and less volume, but one of tone colour as well. If a flute becomes brash and loses its range or quality of sound when tested with the metal-faced cork, it is not worth the cost of adding the second cork, unless the player opts to explore for himself. 

Please note that because of their delicate nature, these beautiful Windward Flutes are not available for normal in-home trials. All Windward Flutes must be purchased and paid for in full before we will ship, but we will allow a return period of 7 days. The flute must be properly cared for, per the instructions, during the return window, and we will not accept returns if there is visible damage to the flute, including cracks, caused by neglect or lack of care.

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We proudly offer a 12-month Standard Service Guarantee on all new and certified pre-owned instruments. The Flute Center Standard Service Guarantee covers any and all minor adjustments impacting the playability and/or mechanical functionality of the instrument for 12 months from original purchase date. This guarantee is built on top of any pre-existing Manufacturer's Limited Warranty on new instruments. New and certified pre-owned instruments are also eligible for enrollment into Flute Center's Concierge Service Guarantee at time of purchase.

New instruments purchased by students of our ClubFC members qualify for a complimentary 18-month extended Standard Service Guarantee. If you're shopping and want to receive a free extended Service Guarantee, tell your teacher to join the Club, or enter your teacher's name and email address at checkout!

Non-Certified pre-owned instruments are sold in as-is condition and do not come with any formal warranty or guarantee. 

Neither non-certified pre-owned nor certified pre-owned wood instruments or headjoints are eligible for replacement due to cracking.

Flute Center offers free in-home trials for all instruments, new and used. Request a free trial today! 

Please note that trials are not available on keyless flutes or accessories. Shipping fees may apply - have your flute teacher join ClubFC for teachers for free shipping! Learn more about our trials.

Flute Center offers a 7-day return window for all instrument purchases made through our website, new or used. For clients who choose to trial instruments before purchasing, there are no returns or refunds after finalizing a sale.

Any pre-owned instrument purchases made via our website will be fulfilled immediately after any existing trials are completed and the instruments are returned to Flute Center. Please note that Flute Center will grant the trialing client the right to purchase any unique item from their trial, even if another buyer has made a purchase online in the interim.

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