Wessel flute

Mr. Stephen Wessel is widely known for the beautiful traditional flutes he constructs, which are built to the highest standards available on the market today.

However, he has also produced an interesting new offering for us to consider.

Dubbed the "Complex flute," this innovative instrument enables you to play quarter-tones, multiphonics, and sounds from many non-western flutes and flute-like instruments.

The idea for Wessel's Complex flute was conceived in 1978, but it wasn't put into production until 2009.

Each flute is built completely by hand in the United Kingdom. They are quite pricey, starting at more than $8,000.

The flute itself is fashioned from silver, but the keywork is built out of stainless steel. The benefit of this is that stainless steel is much lighter, so the overall weight of the flute is lighter.

A wooden case of English or American walnut with a leather carrying bag is included.

Just one model is available, with several options to choose from.

Not surprisingly, these flutes are played and praised by British flutists, including William Bennett and Judith Hall.

Benefits of all Wessel flute are ...

• high responsiveness
• evenness of sound throughout the compass
• plenty of tonal color
• abundant carrying power or projection
• outstanding intonation

See the question page for more details and also check out the traditional flutes he has available.

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