- Made in the Philippines circa 2011
- Sterling silver
- Seamed tubing, 0.017″ (fits 0.013″)
- Gold riser
- Embouchure: 10.29 mm x 12.61 mm x 5.16 mm (0.203″)
Francisco Candelaria is a mighty fine flutemaker in the Philippines. We first encountered his work with his reconstruction of Bonneville 3924. His work was impeccable.
For this headjoint, Candelaria utilizes a traditional method used by flutemakers of the late 1800s – seamed tubing. Seamed tubing has greater vibrancy due to the extra working of the metal. Canderial also uses a thicker sheet of metal, which provides more depth to the sound. The embouchure cut is also more traditional than modern. The overcutting and undercutting are minimal; the blowing edge has a sharp angle. The overall result is a vibrant sound with lots of body and responsiveness. This headjoint rivals any heads coming out of Boston.
The headjoint was meant for a thin-wall flute to give it more body and depth. However, it can be played on thick-wall flutes using copper tape. The tenon can also be sized to your flute for an additional fee.
Price: $1000
Sold as is. Sales tax applies to purchases within California. For inquiries on purchasing, please contact Gary Lewis.
