"A quiet elegance found only in Muramatsu from this era."
1970s Muramatsu 14K Body — A rare find.
[Overview]
Muramatsu Handmade Flute, 14K Body Model. Key mechanism and connecting rings made of silver. Raised tone holes (Droon tone holes). Offset covered keys. C-foot joint. Serial number 14xxx. Manufactured around 1975. A=442Hz. Accessories: Original hard case (with some wear inside and out)
[Condition]
This is a one-owner instrument that has been carefully maintained over many years. Although it is quite old, it is in excellent condition with no noticeable scratches or repair history. It has been fully disassembled, cleaned, and overhauled with replacement of all pads (felt tampons), corks, and felts. It has been oiled and fully adjusted and serviced.
[Features]
A Mura-Matsu 14K model with a brass body, manufactured in the 1970s.
It is a representative instrument of its era that strongly retains the spirit of the company’s early days.
While current Muramatsu flutes are designed for modern performance environments, featuring volume, clear articulation, and brilliance, this instrument takes a different approach.
Its sound is soft, delicate, and carries a subtle depth, evoking the lineage of German-style flutes that influenced the founder. While possessing the richness characteristic of a 14K body, it avoids excessive brilliance.
Its appeal lies in a quiet presence that combines a sense of calm with an elegant brilliance.
Above all, the condition of this particular instrument is worth noting.
New is a single-owner instrument that has been cherished by one owner since its purchase, and considering its age, it remains in exceptionally good condition. You can tell that, despite years of use, it has been meticulously cared for. It is rare to find a 14K Muramatsu from this era in such pristine condition.
A pinnacle of craftsmanship achieved by Muramatsu’s technicians of that era.
It is an instrument that invites you to listen closely to its sound.
*The flutes sold under Okubo Gakki are adjusted and serviced by a specialist flute technician. This flute comes with a 3-year adjustment warranty from the date of purchase. (Free adjustments and inspections that do not involve part replacement)
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