Altus A11 Flute (1107) - New The Altus A11 is the most affordable option for a fully silver Altus flute. Crafted with a .958 Britannia silver headjoint and body, it features a sterling silver lip plate and riser. Designed for serious performers seeking to elevate their artistry, the A11 delivers a rich, lush tone with the perfect balance of brilliance and warmth. Crafted from 95.8% Britannia silver, a traditional alloy known for its use in British coinage, this material was chosen by Altus to revive the rich, dark tonal colors of 19th-century flutes. Its softer, denser composition enhances depth of sound without requiring thicker walls. Britannia silver (.958) hand-cut headjoint Britannia silver body Silver-plated mechanism Drawn tone holes Soldered C# tone hole French (open hole) model Pointed key arms Stainless steel springs .015" tubing B footjoint Handmade in Japan Comes with case and case cover