Verne Powell developed the Ardeleve flute around 1951 by placing a Powell headjoint on a flute made in France. Our Powell® Sonaré® model is based on this concept and was established in 2002. Every Powell Sonaré flute features a hand-cut headjoint and body made at our Boston area shop. Powell Sonaré models are available in a range of levels, all of which allow the player to perform with the renowned, professional Powell Sound virtuosity at a step-up flute price.
Our Sonaré C flute retains some of the design features from our Signature flute that are critical for acoustical quality. Sonaré C flutes feature bodies made using patented Zinki technology (U.S. patent #7,420,109) and handmade Powell Signature® headjoints. Both the body and headjoint are made at our Massachusetts workshop.
Every Sonaré model includes an elegant French style case, nylon case cover, swab stick, gauze swab and polishing cloth.
The Sonaré alto flute features an all sterling silver headjoint made at our shop (available in either a straight or curved tube), elegant pointed arms, silver plated nickel-silver keys, ergonomically designed touch pieces and A-442 pitch. Our alto flute is available with or without a split-e, and you have the choice of a sterling silver (model AF-70) or silver plated nickel-silver (model AF-60) body.
For pricing information, contact your local dealer.
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“Powell never ceases to amaze me... and Sonaré is perfect for the serious intermediate flutist.”
Anne Drummond
| Basic Models | Body Material | Arms | Country of Origin* | Body Plating | Key Plating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PS-501 | Nickel silver | Y-arms | USA | Silver | Silver |
| PS-505 | Nickel silver | Pointed | USA | Silver | Silver |
| PS-601 | Sterling silver | Y-arms | USA | Silver | Silver |
| PS-705 | Sterling silver | Pointed | USA | Silver | Silver |
| PS-708 | Sterling silver | Pointed | Taiwan | Rose gold | Silver |
| PS-709 | Sterling silver | Pointed | Taiwan | Rose gold | Rose gold |
| Model Options** | Foot Joint | G Keys | Split-E | Cups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BGF | B foot | inline | no | French |
| BOF | B foot | offset | no | French |
| CGF | C foot | inline | no | French |
| COF | C foot | offset | no | French |
| BEF | B foot | offset | yes | French |
| CEF | C foot | offset | yes | French |
| BGA | B foot | inline | no | American |
| BOA | B foot | offset | no | American |
| CGA | C foot | inline | no | American |
| COA | C foot | offset | no | American |
| BEA | B foot | offset | yes | American |
| CEA | C foot | offset | yes | American |
* All headjoints are sterling silver Powell Signature headjoints, made at the Powell workshop in Massachusetts. Flute bodies are all made at Powell using Powell's patented Zinki™ process. Keys are assembled in Asia. Final assembly takes place in Massachusetts.
** For example: a PS-61BOF would have sterling silver body, B foot, offset G, and open hole cups.
