THIS SERIES features a rectangular lip plate - the Z-Cut.
THE CHARACTER of this series relies on the use of Sterling silver (925).
THE HEADPIECE, corpus and mechanism are made of silver-plated nickel silver.

ALTUS headpiece with Z-Cut

The handmade ALTUS headpiece for the Z series models is characterised by the rather angular shape of the mouth hole, the Z-Cut. The wide blowing edge ensures a very fast response and a full sound. The sound character of this series is supported by the use of 925 sterling silver.

Headpiece with sterling silver lip plate and chimney
The nickel silver headpiece with sterling silver lip plate and chimney provides a more complex sound in the Z1 series.

Body: New silver, silver-plated
The material is characterised by high strength and corrosion resistance and allows quick response.

E-mechanism
The E-mechanism provides better stability for the tone E3, while also improving intonation and response for the tone.

Offset G
The design with the forward offset G flap has an ergonomic position of the flaps for the ring finger of the left hand.

Closed flaps
Closed keys were standard in traditional flute construction and generally facilitate clean and reliable key closure. Maintenance and upholstering is also slightly easier.