Lopatin head joints are available in your choice of gold, sterling silver, platinum
or stainless steel, and in three styles.
The Lopatin
provides a wide range of colors, and an excellent balance of resistance and responsiveness. Its flexibility gives the performer plenty of room for musical expression.
The Scherzo
is designed for maximum responsiveness. It features an extremely sharp blowing angle and a high degree of undercutting. Ease of articulation is a major characteristic of this style. It is the "show-off" of the Lopatin head joint family.
The Modern Traditional
is the most resistant of the Lopatin head joints. It has a darker tone color and a very strong core to the sound. For the flutist who likes to have something to "push against," this is a great choice.
In addition, the sterling silver head joint comes in your choice of .014", .016", or .018" tubing thickness. The .014" gives you the brightest sound; the .018" gives you the darkest. The .016" is a happy medium.
Head joint pricing:
Sterling silver ....... $1,200
Sterling silver for alto flute...... $1,600
All stainless steel......................$2,100
All 14K gold ............... $4,200**
Platinum with sterling silver embouchure and crown ... $5,000**
Platinum with 14K gold embouchure and
crown .......... $6,000**
C-flute Head Joint Options (contact us for alto head joint
options and pricing)
14K riser ................. $150**
14K embouchure .... $800**
Stainless steel embouchure.. $500
14K crown .............. $200**
Platinum riser ......... $600**
Head joint case ........ $90
**Prices based on a gold market price of $385 and
a platinum market price of $800
(Surcharge may apply)
