The aurumite 9k model is made of powell s patented aurumite tubing.
Powell ruby aurumite flute.
Ruby aurumite is created using powell s patented aurumite technology which has been part of the powell family since 1986.
With an interior of sterling silver the response and power is similar to our sterling silver flutes though the color possibilities are closer to the gold flute family.
The evolution of our former 3100 model the aurumite 9k conservatory has an exterior layer of 9k rose gold with an interior layer of sterling silver.
Offering a mature sound our ruby aurumite features silver soldered tone holes and a sterling silver mechanism.
This is why instruments made in the 1920s are still being played today in some of the world s greatest orchestras.
Started in 1927 verne q powell the instruments were immediately recognized as the very best a flutist could play.
The sound is sunny and animated.
Over the decades innovation became a hallmark of the powell company.
Learn more about our range of flutes handmade custom handmade conservatory signature powell sonaré headjoints.
Ruby aurumite is the newest member of the aurumite family.
Powell s handmade custom flutes have been the gold standard of the flute world for more than eight decades.
This resulted in the new conservatory silver and aurumite 9k models.
The conservatory flute is a handmade professional quality flute.
They have been celebrated for their flexibility of color ease of response and reliability.
Beside its handmade flute and piccolo production powell flutes embarked upon a complete redesign of the old commercial model in 1991.
The aurumite 9k conservatory is one of the most celebrated and well loved flutes in our catalog.
It can be filed and polished in the same way as normal flute tubing.
Description ruby aurumite is the newest member of the aurumite family.
The body of the flute is comprised of 14k rose gold on the outside and sterling silver inside to provide the resonance of sterling silver and the warmth of gold.
Unlike plated flute metals powell s aurumite is work hardened.
Not only is aurumite metal hard compared to a plated flute but the gold layer is approximately 35 times thicker than normal plating.