Thinned headjoint in African Blackwood |
Standard headjoint in African blackwood |
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Peter Worrell Headjoints The unique sound that only wood can deliver.
The rich dark fullness of a wooden flute provided with the addition of a wooden head. Headjoints created for the individual to suit the physical shape of the embouchure. The concept of tone is different for every player; therefore the headjoint offers the first point of reference for the artist. Every headjoint is uniquely different, by the very nature of wood.
Peter Worrell offers two main designs. The Thinned head Maximum response, power and agility.Thinned to leave a raised lip plate. Carved from a solid piece of wood. Every embouchure is hand cut and finished. The Solid head A richness and depth of tone that only comes from wood. Full wall thickness throughout.
Each headjoint is made from Grenadilla seasoned naturally for the minimum of 6 years.
Fittings are of silver with a solid wooden stopper.
Options Headjoints also made from Kingwood, Cocobolo, Boxwood and Rosewood. Other woods on request. Fittings available in gold on request. Engraving by request.
Headjoint prices Thinned head in african blackwood. Silver bands £1200.00 Solid head in african blackwood. Silver bands £1100.00 Contact Peter Worrell to order.
Care of your headjoint Great
care must be taken with your wooden headjoint to prevent it from cracking.
Warm the wood with your hands and blow air through the tube to slowly bring the wood up to room temperature before playing. Always
swab out the head with a lint free cloth after playing. When
the head is new the bore will need oiling. Thread a small piece of cloth
through your cleaning stick. Place a small amount of Raw Linseed Oil
or Almond Oil on the cloth and insert into the bore.
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