J. Hotteterre Transverse Flute by Martin Wenner contrabass sound pearwood 1581 deep

sound pearwood 1581 deep

alternating periods of intense playing with phases of fine-tuning so the craftsman can closely monitor and adjust the development of every instrument

5 at a=415 Hz

Key C System Baroque Windway Arch Toneholes Double Construction 3 pieces Material Castello boxwood

25mm Corpus width 195

J. Hotteterre Transverse Flute by Martin Wenner contrabass sound pearwood 1581 deepThe design of this three joint, single keyed instrument is attributed to the Hotteterre family, who were famous for their development of instruments and their playing techniques in the mid 17th century. Its deep toned and warm sound is ideal for early French Baroque repertoire. Martin Wenner's Hotteterre flute is based on an original from the Steiermrkischen Landesmuseum in Graz, Austria, made by Jean Hotteterre. The original is made from ebony and