As we understand it, the price of a new Powell with 14K lip and riser, D# roller, is somewhere just below $16,000. If you're playing in a pro orchestra that tunes to 442 or higher, this one's definitely not for you.
If you're an amateur adult who likes to play with small ensembles and enjoys tooting Bach on week-ends, it's perfect. That means you've really got to spend time with it.just to become accustomed to the mass of the beast. This flute is almost a 'Panzerfloete': it's 455 / 456 grams.
A modern hand-made Powell weighs about 435 grams. I quite like it, would recommend it highly for SOME (not all) super-particular players. No jive, the finest for a long time! The sound is full and dark and really a little dirty. And in that time, I've tested more than one hundred. I've got to say that this is absolutely the finest Powell I've played for a decade. With original head section in solid silver with 14K gold lip and riser.
The flute was constructed with in-line G, and soldered tone-holes. #3769 (November, 1972), hand-made, soldered tone-holes best model “pre Wasser” flute. SUPERB VINTAGE POWELL HAND-MADE FLUTE, 14K SOLID GOLD LIP,ALL NEW PADS.
