Altus 1307SRBEO-D Britannia Silver Flute Overview

The Altus 1307 Britannia Silver Flute is a handmade professional concert flute built in Japan with a Britannia silver (.958) body and tubing, a medium-heavy wall design, and Altus’s precision scale for dependable intonation and tonal control. Designed for advanced and professional flutists, this 1307 pairs the warmth and projection of higher-silver-content tubing with a centered response, stable pitch, and hand-finished French-style mechanism. Its offset G, B footjoint, and D# roller support ergonomic comfort and efficient low-register technique in orchestral, chamber, solo, and conservatory settings.

Altus 1307SRBEO-D Britannia Silver Flute Specifications

• Instrument: Professional concert flute
• Model: 1307SRBEO-D
• Material: Britannia silver (.958) body and tubing
• Wall: Heavy wall construction
• S: Silver mechanism with .925 sterling silver
• R: Ring keys (also known as open holes)
• B: B footjoint with D# Roller and Gizmo Key
• E: Split E mechanism
• D: D# Roller key
• Scale: Altus precision scale
• Case: Altus flute case with case cover 
• Accessories: Cleaning rod, cleaning cloth, open hole key plugs
• Serial number: 14935

Condition & Setup

This is a professional Altus flute that has seen only light use as a demo model. It has been professionally serviced, set up, and play-tested by The Mighty Quinn Brass and Winds in Seattle to confirm mechanical function, pad response, and playing condition before sale.

Who the 1307SRBEO-D Britannia Silver Flute is For

The Altus 1307 Britannia Silver Flute is a handmade professional flute for serious players who need stable intonation, a refined mechanism, and a warm, projecting tone. It is well suited to orchestral musicians, chamber players, soloists, studio flutists, and advancing conservatory students who want a high-level handmade instrument for demanding practice, rehearsal, and performance use.

Its Britannia silver construction gives the sound a clear core with added warmth and carrying power, while the medium-heavy wall supports an anchored response across registers. The offset G promotes a more natural left-hand position, and the B footjoint with D# roller supports secure low-register facility and smooth technical movement.

Common Questions About the Altus 1307SRBEO-D Flute

Is the Altus 1307 a professional flute?

Yes. The Altus 1307 is a handmade professional flute with Britannia silver (.958) body and tubing, hand-finished keywork, and a precision Altus scale designed for advanced and professional performance use.

What does Britannia silver do for the sound of this flute?

Britannia silver has a higher silver content than sterling silver. On this Altus 1307, it supports a warm, focused tone with a clear core and good projection for ensemble and solo playing.

Does this Altus 1307 have an offset G and B footjoint?

Yes. This flute has an offset G for ergonomic hand position and a B footjoint with D# roller for extended low range and smoother low-register technique.