The Powell Sonaré 501 Model is the beginning of your obsession with the Powell Sound. This flute is the first in our Sonaré range and features a Nickel Silver, Silver Plated Body and Mechanism. Available with Offset or In-line G Keys, B or C foot joints, this model has Y-arms.
The 501 is also available with or without Split-E. Its hand-cut Sterling Silver Signature II headjoint gives this instrument the renown colors and dynamics associated with a handmade Powell Flute. The headjoint can also be upgraded with an Aurumite 9K Lip Plate, known as the K style headjoint.
Technical specifications
Body
Pitch :A-442
Tubing Material :Nickel Silver, Silver Plated
Tubing Thickness :.016"
Tone hole Type :Drawn only
Footjoint :B or C Foot available
Gizmo :Standard
Scale :Modern Powell Scale
Headjoint
Tube Material :Sterling Silver
Lip Plate Material :Sterling Silver (Aurumite 9k available)
Wall Material :Sterling Silver
Crown Material :Sterling Silver
Mechanism
Type :Traditional Pinned Mechanism with Adjustment Screws
Keywork Material :Nickel Silver, Silver Plated
G keys :In-line or Offset
Cups :French Cups Only
Arms :Y-Arms
Split-E :Available
Springs :Elgiloy
Pads:
Type :Traditional Felt