If your burkart flute or piccolo has a serious mishap, dont panic you might be surprised what we can fix. Due to health reasons i am sadly having to close my shop and am having a store closing sale. Continually answering the demand for improvement in the 21stcentury flute with innovative design, new materials, and the most advanced precision tools, burkart flutes truly live up to the motto precision that plays. Burkart repair center pricing can be found on the burkart. Burkart s the complete guide to the flute and piccolo also has a section on repair, if im not much mistaken. Boehm published an account of his research and accomplishments, a book which has come to be recognized as. With only minor modifications, this is the flute that is used today. Boehm published an account of his research and accomplishments, a book which has come to. Eastman, jupiter 300500 series, trevor james 10xprivilege, yamaha 200 series, pearl 500 series, solexa 101.
Complete guide to the maintenance and repair of band instruments mueller, kenneth a. Based out of eastern pennsylvania, usa, the flute mechanic accepts flute, piccolo, and low flute repairs from all over the world. Play condition pc, clean oil and adjust coa, and overhaul. All technicians are straubinger and muramatsu certified and have trained at various factories around the world. The following list of safety items should be on hand and easy to reach in an emergency. This document is a comprehensive flute repair manual for the modern boehm and.
The burkart elite flute is a handmade custom flute with soldered tone holes, featuring burkarts microlink pinless mechanism. Also one can pick up several tools from the valentino directors brass fix kit that are typically made to repair the brass instruments. Complete guide to the maintenance and repair of band. We sell altus, azumi, brannen, burkart, di zhao, powell, miyazawa, muramatsu.
Service plans, description, closed hole cost, open hole cost. Each flute is crafted under the watchful eyes and steady hands of burkart s founders, instilling in each the benefits of a rich history. Flutacious the west coast flute and specialty shop. The flute mechanic is proud to be the official burkart repair center east. All pads will be inspected and shimmed to level if needed.
High quality repair services for serious flutists, to keep your. If youre an experienced tech, get ready to dig into the some of the finer points of instrument theory, construction and acoustics. To keep your flute or piccolo at peak performance level, it is recommended that a routine clean, oil, and adjust coa be performed by an authorized burkart repair center every 12 to 18 months. Spray bottle of water the kind used to water plants, or spray cleaners will do. A flute or piccolo overhaul can return your instrument to factory standards, and should be considered once an instrument has seen extensive usage over several years.
Learn more clarinet, saxophone, and flute repair manual. Follow james phelan and explore their bibliography from s james phelan author page. Have your instrument repaired in three simple steps. I highly recommend this as an addition to your library if you are looking to further your knowledge or gain knowledge on instrument. From flute purchasing, to repair service, to selection of music and accessories, you will find only the highest quality products and service from flute pro shop. Safety should be the first concern when attempting any of these repairs. Every flute option and customization is available in the elite flute. This book is the companion guide to the valentino flute fix kit, and.
Books flutes, wind instruments, repairs, supplies jl smith. We offer the most comprehensive inventory of new and used flutes in stock and available for immediate sale or trial. Blizzard jonas 2016 with flute pro shops panometer the december ebay amnesty flute repair special flute pro shops scary story contest winners. The procedure involves complete disassembly of the instrument. Clean, oil and adjust coa a professional coa is the single most important service for keeping your flute in top playing condition and every flute should have a coa once a year. You may also send us an email request for emergency service, and we will respond as soon as possible with information and instructions. A simple guide to instrument repairs roxannes woodwind flute. Since the early 80s, music educators have associated the name valentino with the quick and easy repair of many wind instrument problems. Repair kits flutes, wind instruments, repairs, supplies. Burkart flutes manufacturers carolyn nussbaum music. First published in 1969, bates book documents the flute s history through the first half of the twentieth century. The pinless technology of the burkart flute is simple, unbelievably smooth, and repair tech friendly. Burkart flutes truly live up to the motto precision that plays. Bertrems will included the complete disassembly of your flute or piccolo.
We carry out a variety of services from repairs, selling items on consignment, and to matching our client with the inventory of. Theres some good info about flute maintenance and repair, but it can be a bit deep at times for a beginning guide to repair. Burkart piccolo elite flutes, piccolos, repair, sheet music. From the moment the first burkart flute was introduced in 1996, burkart flutes has led the way in design and material innovation. A most flexible headjoint style, it can be pushed to the extremes of fortissimo high notes without being shrill, and can produce a colorful, sustained diminuendo. The burkart elite flute is a handmade custom flute with soldered tone holes, burkart s microlink pinless mechanism is featured, with every flute option and customization available.
Flute pro shop was named a top 100 music retailer for 2015 by namm summer technique. Rachael is equipped and trained to service your burkart flute and piccolo to factory standards, and using original factory materials. I have my own copy of lillian burkart and james phelans book, the complete guide to the flute and piccolo, and it is an excellent reference. Burkart flutes are known for their resonance, easy control, and extremes in tonal color and dynamic range. Burkart flute professional flutes, piccolos, repair. Your flute will then be reassembled, oiled, adjusted, and play tested to insure proper seal and adjustment has been made. Norton, new york isbn 0393012921 usa benade, arthur h fundamentals of musical acoustics. An illustrated basic flute repair manual for professionals. Valentino kits have saved countless musical performances and eliminated lost rehearsal time, and have become a valuable resource for many band directors. I dont know how in depth they go, but thats a good book to read anyway. In addition to crowning the instrument with an exclusive headjoint, every burkart flute is crafted with the following features and techniques. Each key of a burkart flute or piccolo is designed to be an extension of the human body. Lillian burkart the authoritative text on flute acoustics, construction, repair and maintenance is updated and extended to include the piccolo and both flute and piccolo headjoints.
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Burkart the rectangular shape of this embouchure is slightly overcut at the sides of the embouchure hole for an open, flute like sound that blends well in ensembles. The flute mechanic is also the official burkart repair center east, and is proud to serve burkart players on the east coast and beyond. Quality is the object of all services offered at flute pro shop. Other repair services are offered based on assessment. Discover things to do in tallahassee and beyond with, a comprehensive arts and events calendar for floridas capital city in leon county. Sparx flute and harp duo joan sparks and anne sullivan. They continually answer the demand for improvement in the 21stcentury flute with innovative design, new materials, and the most advanced precision tools. Lillian burkart flutes burkart phelan is a small artisan shop where there is still truth in the words hand made. Boehm published an account of his research and accomplishments, a book which has come to be recognized as one of the classics of musicology. A very thorough work on woodwinds covering very simple work through. Please contact us if you have questions or are interested in purchasing one of the instruments below, or take advantage of our free trial process so you.
I applaud your link to the flute repair manual, since it could serve as a very inexpensive reference for others to understand more about how their flute works, rather than teach them to do their own. Complete guide to the maintenance and repair of band instruments. The body, headjoint and footjoint are thoroughly cleaned and polished. Step by step easy directions for overhauling your instrument first edition. Flutes for sale and repair music store in longmont co. The complete guide to the flute and piccolo book, 2000. Every burkart flute, piccolo and headjoint embodies the motto. You can do that by coming to our store in springfield. From acoustics and construction to repair and maintenance 9780970375308. Burkart is a small artisan shop where there is still truth in the words hand made. Video 3 of 5 lillian burkart of burkart flutes and piccolos shows us the keymaking process for burkart flutes. Each lillian burkart flute and piccolo is custom made to the players specification.
The complete guide to the flute is an excellent, comprehensive book about the flute. The worlds marketplace for flutes flute center of new york. I received my bachelor of music in flute performance degree from the ohio state university where i studied flute with katherine borst jones and also received extensive vocal training. Get times and locations for performing arts, theatre, music, dance, visual arts, museums, film and videos, poetry and literature, kid and family events, comedy, special and free events, plus classes and workshops, public art and more. Clarinet, saxophone, and flute repair manual and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle. The flute center of new york offers the highest level of repair services. Please call the burkart workshop at 978 4254500 or the burkart repair center at 937 2154637. Burkart flute elite flutes, piccolos, repair, sheet music.