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 What's New at Burkart-Phelan?
Updated June, 2009


Currently available for Sale - Updated June 18, 2009
We have several hand-made Professional Drawn Tonehole flutes available for immediate sale:

  1. 016" Sterling Silver, Offset-G, B Foot, C# Trill, D# Roller, includes sterling headjoint ----- $ 8,640
  2. .016" Sterling Silver, Inline-G, B Foot, C# Trill, includes sterling headjoint -------------------$ 8,450
  3. .018" Sterling Silver, Inline-G, B Foot, C# Trill, includes sterling headjoint -------------------$ 8,450
  4. 5-95 Platinum Enhanced Silver, Offset-G, B Foot, C# trill, includes 5-95 headjoint ---------$10,150

*Headjoint options such as 14K riser, PT Riser, etc. are not included in prices above.
Remember, the above flutes are first come, first serve.

Contact us at 978-425-4500 for more infomation.


April 2009
Change to Financing Options!!
<<click here for complete financing information>>

Burkart is a proud member of the NAMM Music Money Platinum credit card program (available to all of our United States customers.) We are now offering the follow options for your consideration.

  • 6 months with payments, no interest
  • 36 months with fixed payments
  • 48 months with fixed payments
  • 84 months (7 years) with fixed payments

<<click here for complete financing information>>


Congratulations to Burkart Player Molly Barth and the members of "eighth blackbird" on their 2008 Grammy for Best Chamber Music Performance. Judy Sherman, the producer of their album Strange Imaginary Animals was also honored as 2008 Producer of the Year.
"This honor is a wonderful, happy punctuation to a fantastic 10 years with the ensemble." - Molly Barth
We've updated our Players page with Molly's picture, and recommend this Q&A from The Oregonian.

January, 2008:
Announcing the incredible Lillian Burkart 5-95 Platinum Enhanced Flute.

Announcing the Burkart & Phelan 9k Gold on Silver flute.

We are proud to welcome Ringo Chan and The Flute Centre of Hong Kong to our dealer network.
The Flute Centre does amazing things all year round, especially with master classes and performances. Burkart greatly encourages you to visit their website frequently.


Burkart's micro-Link™ Mechanism was premiered at NFA 2007 in Albuquerque.
Click here for more information on this innovative improvement to the soldered tone-hole flute.

Announcing the Limited Edition XXV Lillian Burkart Piccolo

August 2007 - Improvements to the Lillian Burkart piccolo scale showcased at the National Flute Association Convention.
In 2007, Lillian Burkart set out to once again revolutionize the piccolo, and a new scale was born using modifications in toneholes and bore.
Showcased at the 2007 National Flute Association Convention, this updated scale was received with overwhelming compliments, featuring the following improvements:

  • Low D is no longer flat
  • Middle D is no longer sharp
  • Middle G is no longer sharp
  • In the area of B, C#, & D above staff the relative intonation is improved
  • High F# speaks more easily
  • High B speaks more easily
  • More resonant low register

July 2007 -- We are proud to welcome Bertram Musik in Germany to our dealer network.
Betram Musik is now stocking Burkart & Phelan Piccolos and Global piccolos.

June 2007 -- Upgrades to the Burkart & Phelan Piccolo!
The B&P Piccolo
is now standard with the Lillian Burkart Headjoint, and an elegant leather case cover.
We have improved the response in the High B.
The B&P Piccolo is clearly the piccolo of choice for serious students, amateurs and professionals who still need professional sound & quality to last a lifetime, but at a price more affordable than the Lillian Burkart Custom or Deluxe piccolo.

March 2007: Still growing! Our instruments are now available in Hong Kong, Singapore, Denmark, Switzerland and Russia.

December, 2006: The Acton style headjoint has been renamed to "C4" style of headjoint. We have also updated the headjoint description to better inform you. Please click here for more information.

April 2006: We have moved to Shirley, MA.
Our New address & Phone numbers:

2 Shaker Rd. #D107
Shirley, MA 01464
978-425-4500 phone
978-425-9800 fax

January 2006: The Global Piccolo is now available with a Metal Headjoint

 

April 15, 2007
New Financing Plan!!
Financing now available for all instruments!
*

Yes, you CAN afford to buy the instrument of your dreams right now.
No downpayment required!
Simple online approval process
<<click here for complete financing information>>

We've heard you, and have been working hard to help you out.
We are very proud to annouce that Burkart is now able to offer the NAMM Music Money Platinum credit card program for all of our United States customers.

*Upon approval, you can now take advantage several financing options:

  • 90 days no interest, minumum payments required - available on all purchases under $2500; no application fee
  • 36 month & 48 month fixed-payment & fixed-rate - available on all purchases between $2000 and $5000; $50 application fee
  • 60 month & 84 month fixed-payment & fixed-rate - available on all purchases over $5000; no application fee

<<click here for complete financing information>>

  • Own a professional Burkart & Phelan Piccolo now, and spread the payments over 3 months.
  • Don't settle for a $5,000 flute when you can now invest in a handmade Burkart & Phelan sterling silver professional flute for as little as $150 per month over 7 years, or $180 per month over 5 years -- without any downpayment!
  • A dream come true. Perform on a 14K Gold Lillian Burkart flute with soldered gold-toneholes and sterling silver keys for less than $500 per month (60 month term) and only $1000 downpayment.

<<click here for complete financing information>>

Contact Sarah Beck or Barry Pease or call 978-425-4500 to discuss your instrument order and financing requirements today!


(Other News Items Archived below)


19.5 Rose Gold Flute & Headjoints

Burkart Flutes is pleased to announce our latest addition.
Truly the pinnacle of our gold flute line, this remarkable instrument has extraordinary depth, unequaled richness, and a fluid, noble tone.
The full harmonic foundation of the tone distinguishes it from other flutes. The complexity of this sound is immensely rewarding to the flutist and the audience.

We are also now making 19.5K Rose Gold headjoints! An enhancement to any flute, our amazing 19.5 headjoint will give your flute a warmth and richness never before imagined.


998 Silver Flute

The Burkart .998 silver flute has the tonal depth and color of a platinum flute. It speaks with the shimmer and projection of a silver flute. It is priced less than a 10K gold flute and has tremendous versatility.

This flute is made with the highest content of pure silver in the world. The resonance of this flute is the result of its extraordinary 99.8% pure silver content. What's that last 0.2%? It is an important element that makes the tube hard and reflective. Hardness imparts vibrancy, color and a beautiful distinction in the sound of our 998 silver Burkart flute.

"I've never played a flute like that in my life!" says Ken Cramer upon three minutes of playing a 998 Burkart flute.

Carol Wincenc, world acclaimed flutist, says of her new 998 silver flute "...I have been thrilled with the dramatic range and diversity of tonal color, articulation and dynamic possibilities..." Click here to read more about Ms. Wincenc.

Demonstration flutes are available to be sent to your home or studio for an exclusive private trial. If you are shopping for a new flute with every luxury and advancement available today, please call 978-425-4500 to arrange your personal trial.


The Burkart & Phelan Flute

An affordable professional model flute! Handmade and Crafted from the finest materials, with absolutely no compromises in quality or workmanship. Every flute is produced to the Burkart level of excellence.



10 Karat Gold Joins Our Flute Family

By customer request we are now offering 10K as well as 14K tubing for our flutes. The 10K flutes sounds warmer than a silver flute and is remarkably responsive. 


Platinum Alloy Available for Burkart Flutes

Our metallurgical research has yielded a new platinum alloy with even better acoustical properties.


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