Spotlight On: the Sankyo 201!
This is the first post in a series of short, easily digestible "Spotlight" posts I'll be doing where I discuss with you all, in depth, one specific model of instrument that I think you should know more about!
To kick it off, we're going to talk about one of my absolute favorite flutes on the entire market, the Sankyo 201.
The entry-level model into the world of Sankyo flutes, the 201 is a totally handcrafted jewel that is priced to be accessible to all, but provides performance quality equivalent to flutes that cost several times more. Each 201 is supplied with a hand-cut solid sterling silver (.925) headjoint, in one of Sankyo's 3 colorful and exciting cuts (RT, ST, or FT); paired with a thickly silver-plated nickel-silver body and the same precision-fit, completely handmade mechanism that appears on all Sankyo flutes. Even though the body is silver-plated, don't be fooled into thinking this is a student flute! It is a truly handmade instrument that any professional would be proud to play. The sound of the 201 is free and open, with fantastic projection and a wide range of tone colors available. It's also lightweight and comfortable to play for extended periods of time, owing to the nickel-silver alloy body, which is lighter than solid silver.
(It bears repeating here that *all* Sankyo flutes are truly handmade; even the springs and pads are crafted in-house. The same level of care and attention to detail that goes into the solid 18k and 24k gold flutes is found in all Sankyo models, even the 201.)
One of the things that truly sets the Sankyo 201 apart from major competitors in its class is the ability to customize the instrument to your exact tastes, despite its reasonable pricing. Not only do you have three different headjoint cuts to choose from, Sankyo also offers riser/lip options ranging from 99.7% silver to solid 24k(!) pure gold. A 10K rose gold lip and riser is a popular way to add another dimension of color to your sound!
The Sankyo 201 is also available with a C# trill key (or G/A trill mechanism if you prefer, by special order), a split E mechanism (though all Sankyo flutes come standard with the NEL mechanism, Sankyo's version of the G donut, installed), as well as lipplate engravings.
For the player on a budget who still wants to stand out from the crowd, Sankyo also offers several different gold-plating options, from 18k rose gold to stunningly sunshine-colored 24k yellow gold.
With a base price of $3995, this flute is an ideal solution for the college flute major, the professional woodwind doubler who needs to have a range of high-quality instruments and can't spend $20,000 on just a flute, or even as a fantastic and reliable second instrument for the orchestral player! Call your local Sankyo dealer for a trial, you'll be glad you did :-)
To kick it off, we're going to talk about one of my absolute favorite flutes on the entire market, the Sankyo 201.
The entry-level model into the world of Sankyo flutes, the 201 is a totally handcrafted jewel that is priced to be accessible to all, but provides performance quality equivalent to flutes that cost several times more. Each 201 is supplied with a hand-cut solid sterling silver (.925) headjoint, in one of Sankyo's 3 colorful and exciting cuts (RT, ST, or FT); paired with a thickly silver-plated nickel-silver body and the same precision-fit, completely handmade mechanism that appears on all Sankyo flutes. Even though the body is silver-plated, don't be fooled into thinking this is a student flute! It is a truly handmade instrument that any professional would be proud to play. The sound of the 201 is free and open, with fantastic projection and a wide range of tone colors available. It's also lightweight and comfortable to play for extended periods of time, owing to the nickel-silver alloy body, which is lighter than solid silver.
(It bears repeating here that *all* Sankyo flutes are truly handmade; even the springs and pads are crafted in-house. The same level of care and attention to detail that goes into the solid 18k and 24k gold flutes is found in all Sankyo models, even the 201.)
One of the things that truly sets the Sankyo 201 apart from major competitors in its class is the ability to customize the instrument to your exact tastes, despite its reasonable pricing. Not only do you have three different headjoint cuts to choose from, Sankyo also offers riser/lip options ranging from 99.7% silver to solid 24k(!) pure gold. A 10K rose gold lip and riser is a popular way to add another dimension of color to your sound!
The Sankyo 201 is also available with a C# trill key (or G/A trill mechanism if you prefer, by special order), a split E mechanism (though all Sankyo flutes come standard with the NEL mechanism, Sankyo's version of the G donut, installed), as well as lipplate engravings.
For the player on a budget who still wants to stand out from the crowd, Sankyo also offers several different gold-plating options, from 18k rose gold to stunningly sunshine-colored 24k yellow gold.
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| A beautiful gold-plated silver Sankyo |
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| 24k gold-plated Sankyo, top Muramatsu EX, bottom |
With a base price of $3995, this flute is an ideal solution for the college flute major, the professional woodwind doubler who needs to have a range of high-quality instruments and can't spend $20,000 on just a flute, or even as a fantastic and reliable second instrument for the orchestral player! Call your local Sankyo dealer for a trial, you'll be glad you did :-)
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