Powell Handmade Conservatory Flute - $1500 in Fresno, California For Sale

This handmade Powell flute is absolutely gorgeous, and is still in its original box. It is in MINT condition, both aesthetically, and mechanically. The pads are excellent (near new condition). Bought brand new in June of xxxx, it was played very little afterwards, and is as "new" as a pre-owned flute gets. It had only one owner who meticulously cared for it.
This beautiful instrument is characterized by the typical quality of a handmade Powell: It is the Conservatory model, with a sterling silver head, body and foot, drawn tone holes, .016 tubing, modern Powell Scale, A=442, offset g, g disk (high e facilitator), French cups, and b foot w/ gizmo, and Straubinger pads.
The headjoint is a hand cut "Soloist", which is one of the newer cuts, designed in collaboration with Ransom Wilson. I wish this cut had been available when I bought my Powell in the early 80's. I am very impressed with it. The factory description is as follows:
"The Soloist headjoint is the newest addition to the headjoint styles offered by Powell. This new style was developed in collaboration with renowned flutist, Ransom Wilson. The Soloist headjoint features strength and flexibility. It offers a strong sound which allows the player to fill a hall, as well as complete command for performing the quietest of passages. The embouchure plate, which is similar to the Boston style, provides the player with quick, responsive articulation while a new style of undercutting gives the headjoint its strong, full color."
I have done a thorough play-test covering various styles of music, and I was impressed with how full and rich the sound is in all registers, and how much volume it is capable of, especially in the low register. The response is immediate and very crisp on rapidly tongued passages, and there are many possibilities to expand on color, expression, and dynamics. This flute also has fantastic action, and I'm very impressed with how smooth the mechanism is. Plays well in all registers, and with a light touch, all the way down to low B. The pads all seal well. Beautiful!
It still looks new in its original box, and has a slimline hardshell case, and also the soft outer carrying case. All are in like-new condition.