Powell Custom Grenadilla Wood Flute Overview

The Powell Custom Grenadilla Wood Flute is a handmade, professional wooden flute that pairs a hand-cut grenadilla wood headjoint and matching wood body with Powell’s modern sterling silver mechanism for consistent response, secure sealing, and refined control. Built with a Modern Powell scale, French (open-hole) keys, B footjoint, and Split E, this Custom configuration is intended for serious orchestral, chamber, and solo playing where the focused warmth and complex color of grenadilla are needed without sacrificing clarity, articulation, or mechanical reliability.

Powell Custom Grenadilla Wood Flute Specifications

• Key: C
• Finish: Grenadilla wood body and headjoint; sterling silver keywork
• Headjoint: Hand-cut grenadilla wood headjoint with silver tenon and end ring
• Keywork: French (open-hole) configuration with pointed key arms
• Mechanism: Powell pinless mechanism
• Footjoint: B footjoint
• Options: Split E mechanism; Modern Powell scale; Straubinger pads; white gold springs; silver rings, ribs, and posts
• Case: French style case with cover
• Serial number: 19049

Condition & Setup

Excellent pre-owned condition. This flute has been professionally serviced, set up, and play-tested to confirm proper sealing, key regulation, and even response across registers. Serial number is recorded in our files but is not included in the listing text.

Who the Custom Grenadilla Wood Flute Is For

The Powell Custom Grenadilla Wood Flute is a professional C flute designed for advanced players who want the tonal density, warmth, and color complexity of grenadilla wood with the consistent feel and stability of a modern Powell mechanism. Grenadilla’s sound tends to center quickly with a focused warmth, supporting a rich core that still articulates cleanly and projects with clarity in ensemble settings.

This model’s French (open-hole) layout supports advanced technique and nuanced venting, while the B footjoint expands the instrument’s low range and the Split E improves security and response in the upper register. The Straubinger pad system supports clean sealing and quick response for soft entrances and controlled dynamics, and the silver rings, ribs, and posts contribute to structural stability and long-term serviceability for demanding professional use.

Common Questions About The Powell Custom Grenadilla Wood Flute

Is this Powell wood flute suitable for professional orchestral and chamber work?

Yes. This Custom configuration (grenadilla headjoint and body, Modern Powell scale, B footjoint, French open-hole keys, and Split E) is built for professional performance demands including orchestral, chamber, and solo repertoire.

What does grenadilla wood change compared to a silver flute?

Grenadilla typically emphasizes a focused warmth and a dense, resonant core while maintaining clear articulation. Players often choose it for added color and blend potential without losing definition in projection.

What is the benefit of Straubinger pads and white gold springs?

Straubinger pads are designed to support clean, consistent sealing and quick response, which helps with soft attacks and stability in the high register. White gold springs provide a responsive key feel and long-term durability in professional use.