Uploaded February 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
The Altus 1807SRBEO-D is a handmade professional C flute built with Altus Silver™ (.946) tubing and a sterling-silver mechanism for modern concert performance. It is designed for advancing conservatory players and working professionals who need a wide tonal palette, reliable response, and stable intonation across registers. Its open-hole French keywork, B footjoint, split E, and offset G configuration supports contemporary technique while retaining a traditional French-inspired feel. Soldered tone holes and Altus Silver™ construction distinguish this instrument within the 1807 series by emphasizing clarity, resonance, and consistency.
In performance, the Altus Silver™ headjoint/body/footjoint combination is intended to produce complex tonal colors with strong core and clean articulation, while the Altus Silver™ lip plate and riser help shape a focused, responsive embouchure feel. The Altus Scale (developed with William Bennett) is built for dependable intonation and harmonic alignment, supporting confident pitch center in ensemble playing. Open-hole keys provide flexible venting for color changes and extended technique, and the offset G improves left-hand ergonomics for many players during long rehearsals. The split E mechanism aids high-register E response and stability, and the D# roller facilitates smoother right-hand motion in fast passages. This configuration is well-suited for orchestral and wind ensemble work, chamber music, solo repertoire, and studio recording where clarity and intonation discipline matter. Ideal for advanced students, pre-professional players, orchestral professionals, and serious doublers wanting a handmade, modern French-style setup.
Key Features
Condition: Open box model purchased directly from manufacturer, very lightly used
Altus Silver™ (.946 silver alloy) body and footjoint
Altus Silver™ seamed headjoint HJ-1807H-V-14KR with Altus Silver™ lip plate and riser (SN 12385H)
Model number: 1807SRBEO-D
Serial number: 12385
.925 sterling silver mechanism (silver mechanism)
Key system: French (open-hole/ring keys)
B footjoint
Split E mechanism
Offset G key
D# roller key
Soldered tone holes
Scale/intonation: Altus Scale for enhanced intonation (developed in collaboration with flutist William Bennett)
Case/accessories: Includes original case with cover
Professionally serviced, set up, and play-tested
Flutist: Leah Weitzsacker
Teaching for 27 years
Principal Flute, Washington Wind Symphony
Director at Evergreen Philharmonic
YouTube, Instagram, and evergreenphilharmonic.org
The Altus 1807SRBEO-D is a handmade professional C flute built with Altus Silver™ (.946) tubing and a sterling-silver mechanism for modern concert performance. It is designed for advancing conservatory players and working professionals who need a wide tonal palette, reliable response, and stable intonation across registers. Its open-hole French keywork, B footjoint, split E, and offset G configuration supports contemporary technique while retaining a traditional French-inspired feel. Soldered tone holes and Altus Silver™ construction distinguish this instrument within the 1807 series by emphasizing clarity, resonance, and consistency.
In performance, the Altus Silver™ headjoint/body/footjoint combination is intended to produce complex tonal colors with strong core and clean articulation, while the Altus Silver™ lip plate and riser help shape a focused, responsive embouchure feel. The Altus Scale (developed with William Bennett) is built for dependable intonation and harmonic alignment, supporting confident pitch center in ensemble playing. Open-hole keys provide flexible venting for color changes and extended technique, and the offset G improves left-hand ergonomics for many players during long rehearsals. The split E mechanism aids high-register E response and stability, and the D# roller facilitates smoother right-hand motion in fast passages. This configuration is well-suited for orchestral and wind ensemble work, chamber music, solo repertoire, and studio recording where clarity and intonation discipline matter. Ideal for advanced students, pre-professional players, orchestral professionals, and serious doublers wanting a handmade, modern French-style setup.
Key Features
Condition: Open box model purchased directly from manufacturer, very lightly used
Altus Silver™ (.946 silver alloy) body and footjoint
Altus Silver™ seamed headjoint HJ-1807H-V-14KR with Altus Silver™ lip plate and riser (SN 12385H)
Model number: 1807SRBEO-D
Serial number: 12385
.925 sterling silver mechanism (silver mechanism)
Key system: French (open-hole/ring keys)
B footjoint
Split E mechanism
Offset G key
D# roller key
Soldered tone holes
Scale/intonation: Altus Scale for enhanced intonation (developed in collaboration with flutist William Bennett)
Case/accessories: Includes original case with cover
Professionally serviced, set up, and play-tested
Flutist: Leah Weitzsacker
Teaching for 27 years
Principal Flute, Washington Wind Symphony
Director at Evergreen Philharmonic
YouTube, Instagram, and evergreenphilharmonic.org
