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“The flute is an extension of a musician’s voice. It should help the player move through phrases, explore new colors, and articulate the finest entrances with clarity. It should invite the performer to play with life and intensity.”

Gary W. Lewis

Products

Gary Lewis Flutes
  • Lewis Handworked Flutes – With its hand-worked tubes, elegant single-body design, and masterful scale, a Lewis flute will help you express your musical ideas more fluidly than before.

  • Patented Crown Assemblies – If you like the sound of your flute but want to improve its fluidity between registers or add a bit of depth, consider Gary’s patented crown assembly. A new crown assembly can help you achieve the full potential of your flute in an affordable way.

  • Vintage Flutes for Sale – Many flutes have tremendous historical value because of their design, construction, or owner. On occasion, Gary obtains one of these flutes and offers it for sale. Vintage flutes are sold as-is. Used headjoints, piccolos, and other flutes are also available.

Services

Gary Lewis Flutes
  • Vintage Flute Restorations – As a flutemaker, Gary has expert knowledge of the history and construction of vintage flutes, such as Louis Lot, Rive, Bonneville, Lebret, and many others. He can help you restore your vintage flute back into its original playing condition.

  • Repairs and Maintenance – Gary also performs regular maintenance on modern flutes – repadding, adjustments, overhauls, and reconstructions. He also performs conversions and headjoint recutting.

  • Retuning – Gary developed a reversible process to retune flutes to higher (or lower) pitches. Whether your flute is from the 1880s or the 1980s, you can retune it while still preserving its integrity and value.