Since 1927 Powell headjoints have reflected the changing demands of flutists while remaining true to the “Powell Sound” which is valued for its quality and flexibility of character.
Each headjoint is handmade at our Maynard, Massachusetts workshop by professionally trained flutists. We hold every one to an exacting tolerance and high musical standard. Our headjoints are played in a variety of musical genres, so we offer a number of style and material combinations to accommodate their varying demands. There is a combination to suit every musical requirement.
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“There is a depth and richness with the ‘Venti’ that have similar characteristics to some of the finest Burgundy wines that I have tasted: power, subtlety, immediacy, depth, variety, warmth, character, evenness, contrast and smoothness. It’s velvet for the ears.”
Paul Edmund-Davies
| Philharmonic | Soloist | Venti | Signature* |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Philharmonic has a relatively broad, flat lip plate. Articulation is crisp and clean, and the style produces a deep, rich tone with a broad dynamic range. | The strength and flexibility of this headjoint allows the player to fill a hall or perform the quietest passages easily, with complete command. The slightly curved lip plate offers quick articulation and a full range of colors. | The Venti was developed by Mr. Paul Edmund- davies to mirror his experience of singing in a cathedral choir. This headjoint has excellent depth of sound through all three octaves, and a very resonant and free third octave. | The Signature uses the lip plate of the Soloist style in combination with a specially designed wall to produce a relatively free blowing headjoint with the “Powell Sound.” |
| Tubing | Lip Plate | Wall | Crown |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sterling silver .014" | Sterling silver | Sterling silver | Sterling Silver |
| Sterling silver .016" | 9k rose gold | 10k yellow gold | 10k yellow gold |
| Aurumite 9k | 10k yellow gold | 14k rose gold | 14k rose gold |
| Aurumite 14k | 14k rose gold | 19.5k rose gold | 19.5k rose gold |
| 9k rose gold | 19.5k rose gold | Platinum | |
| 10k yellow gold | |||
| 14k white gold | |||
| 14k rose gold | |||
| 19.5k rose gold | |||
| Platinum | |||
| Grenadilla wood |
* Signature style is only available with .016" sterling silver tubing, lip plate and crown. A 14k wall is an option.
