Vintage Wooden Boehm System Flute by Emil Rittershausen
$2975 hold
Here's a beautiful c.1890 - 1910 vintage wooden Db LP Boehm system flute, by Emil Rittershausen of Berlin. It has a grenadilla wood body with silver keys, fittings and headjoint and is in great condition for age: its rare to find one in this good condition! There are no cracks or crack repairs. Key work is in great shape, and the instrument features low B foot and an extra G trill.
It has been disassembled, oiled, keys and fittings tarnish dipped and/or hand ragged, all new corks installed, and all new white Roo leather pads, reassembled and fully adjusted. Sweet, full tone, unusually good intonation for age, with good blowhole and comfortable key-work. I am very happy with this instrument! Will ship with thumb crutch (body fitting was removed at some point, but could be easily fabricated), and cleaning rod in period case, likely original. Due to PayPal's increased fees and limit on withdrawals, we would prefer to arrange payment by Cash, Check, Zelle or Wire Transfer.
It has been disassembled, oiled, keys and fittings tarnish dipped and/or hand ragged, all new corks installed, and all new white Roo leather pads, reassembled and fully adjusted. Sweet, full tone, unusually good intonation for age, with good blowhole and comfortable key-work. I am very happy with this instrument! Will ship with thumb crutch (body fitting was removed at some point, but could be easily fabricated), and cleaning rod in period case, likely original. Due to PayPal's increased fees and limit on withdrawals, we would prefer to arrange payment by Cash, Check, Zelle or Wire Transfer.
Payment
Cash, US personal or bank checks (held for 3 business days), US money orders, Venmo, Zelle, Western Union and PayPal (+4% for fees) are accepted. The Paypal button is located below for customers in the U.S.A. wishing to make immediate purchase. It includes the Paypal fee and flat rate shipping.
Cash, US personal or bank checks (held for 3 business days), US money orders, Venmo, Zelle, Western Union and PayPal (+4% for fees) are accepted. The Paypal button is located below for customers in the U.S.A. wishing to make immediate purchase. It includes the Paypal fee and flat rate shipping.
Shippping and Returns
All shipping is by Fedex or USPS priority with tracking (depending on the weight of the item). I can generally ship a flute and case for $20-30 - I try not to pad shipping. Antique/vintage instrument refunds issued on a case by case basis. Returns will be accepted within 5 days and I will issue refund (minus 10% for restock and cleaning), store credit or an exchange. Please enquire terms of return before purchase!
All shipping is by Fedex or USPS priority with tracking (depending on the weight of the item). I can generally ship a flute and case for $20-30 - I try not to pad shipping. Antique/vintage instrument refunds issued on a case by case basis. Returns will be accepted within 5 days and I will issue refund (minus 10% for restock and cleaning), store credit or an exchange. Please enquire terms of return before purchase!