Burkart Professional Flute

The Burkart Professional model is handmade with the same custom built keys found on the Elite model.

This flute features the traditional key mechanism with drawn tone holes. The drawn tone holes is extruded from the material of the body tube.  The Professional flute is only available in B Foot and A=442.

CHARACTERISTICS OF THE BURKART SOUND:

Burkart Flute Scale: James Phelan developed the scale that is the cornerstone of all Burkart flutes. Mathematically derived, it is known for evenness and stability of pitch. Burkart Professional Flutes are available in A=442.

Silent Action:
Sleek, felt bumpers regulate and quiet the key action.

Contemporary Pads: The response and stability of these pads enhance the beauty of the sound in all environments.

CHARACTERISTICS OF THE BURKART FEEL:

Burkart Traditional Key Mechanism The Burkart Professional model flute is built with a reliable pinned mechanism. The supporting rods of the flute are made of hard, polished stainless steel rods. The precision and construction of the internal conical bearing system delivers lifetimes of dependability.

Precision Keys and Arms:

To play its best a flute’s pads must cover perfectly. With this in mind, each Burkart key cup is cut from solid gold or silver, leaving a flat internal surface for pads. The cup perfectly centers the flute pad, delivering added stability to the padding system.

Stainless Steel Rods: All Burkart flutes are built using three different types of specially alloyed stainless steel rods. These rods resist flexing, distortion, and corrosion. The system reduces friction and gives the player more hours of maintenance-free play.

Ergonomic Elements

The slide from D# to each of the three lowest notes of the flute is unmatched for comfort and ease in the Burkart key design.

Length, shaping, and position of the G# lever minimize fatigue in the left hand.
(Extended length available for small hands)

Ergonomic Key Design:
The flutist’s thumb and little fingers work hard. The thumb key and lever are angled to lie under an unstrained left-hand position. The sculpted curves of the key make the slide from B to Bb effortless.