Altus flutes

Altus flutes are a 25-year-old Japanese product from Azumino, Japan, and flute maker Shuichi Tanaka.

British flutist, William Bennett, consulted on the design and scale of these handmade flutes.

This scale is similar to the Cooper scale; some flutists prefer the Bennett scale.

Altus also offers the Azumi flute, a less expensive model, first introduced in 2006.

The Jupiter flute, a student-level instrument, is also part of the Altus line.

Flutes are made in...

See the Altus models here...

Altus, Azumi, and Jupiter are under the ownership of KHS, Kong Hsue Sheh, a parent company located in Japan.

The meaning of KHS is...

See the KHS web site for more information about them.

As with any flute purchase, let your wallet guide your decision. Almost always, the more expensive the flute, the better quality you'll get.

Within your budget range, it becomes more subjective. Try each and every flute personally, and don't judge buy brand name alone.

Some people love the Altus, some will swear by Yamaha or Pearl or another model. In the end, it's your money and your decision.