Verne Q. Powell Signature Series Flute
Handmade in the USA | Solid Silver Head, Body & Keys
The Handmade Powell Signature Series flute is the most economically priced handmade solid sterling silver flute available. The Powell Signature is handmade completely in Powell’s flute workshop in Maynard, Massachusetts. Being made in the USA was always at the heart of the Powell Signature Series flute line. Through the years, the line has evolved to offer a truly unique value in the flute market by offering players an American made, all sterling silver professional flute at an unmatched price.
Signature II Headjoint
At the heart of the Powell Signature flute is the Signature Series headjoint. Designed to provide the “Powell Sound”, the Signature style headjoint is hand cut by the same headjoint makers who make all the Powell Custom headjoints. It is an instrument that will easily provide the aspiring flutist with many years of room to grow. In the summer of 2015, the Powell Signature was upgraded to the new “Signature II” headjoint. This headjoint was designed to improve the flute’s resistance to offer a free-er blow and provide a clean, crisp articulation while maintaining the traditional “Powell Sound”.
Additional Information
Powell Signature Series Flute Options
Signature Series flutes can be configured with the following options:
- Low B foot standard – optional Low C foot
- Off-Set or In-Line G
- High E Facilitator (Crescent Style) Standard
- Optional Split E on Off-Set G Models
- C# Trill Key Optional
High E-Facilitator or Split E Mechanism
Both of these options assist flautists with high E. Generally, we recommend to customers to use the High E Facilitator whenever the option is available. Powell Signature Series flutes are equipped with the crescent-style high E facilitator by default. This mechanism is inserted in to the 2nd G tonehole and assists in response on high E without the need for any additional key mechanism. The Split E mechanism also assists on this note, but we find that it adds more mechanical complexity to the flute, thus allowing for the potential of more adjustment issues. This is why we stock the Powell Signature Series without the split E. The High E Facilitator gives the player the performance assistance without the risk of adjustment issues or the added cost of the split E.
However, should a customer prefer to have a split E, we can order the flute in with that option.
Pisoni S-2 Pads
Flute Pads can have a phenomenal impact on the performance, feel & response of a flute. Professional flutes tend to see a major upgrade in pads over intermediate models. In the case of the Powell Signature Series Flute, the Pisoni S-2 pad was chosen (specifically, the S2-US model with Delrin stabilizers). This pad features a CNC machined base made from Delrin in order to provide a firm feel to your new Powell Signature Series flute. This Delrin base is then covered with a very thin layer of microfibre in lieu of felt that is then covered in a double bladder skin layer. This setup provides a firm feel and for more power and response from the flute as the pad does not absorb the acoustics of the flute like a traditional felt and instead reflects more sound and power out.
The Pisoni S-2 pads were designed for high-end professional flutes and are a marvelous pairing to the Powell Signature Series flutes. However, these professional pads require a significantly more skilled and trained technician in order to adjust and regulate your new flute. Kessler & Sons Music has fully trained technicians who have been trained how to properly handle and work on professional flutes and the higher end pads associated with them (such as the Pisoni S-2 & Straubinger pads).
| Headjoint | Solid Silver Powell Signature Series 2nd Generation – made in the USA by Powell |
| Body Material | Solid Silver – made in the USA by Powell |
| Keys | Solid Silver, Pointed Arm, Handmade by Powell |
| Pads | Pisoni S2 Professional Pads |
| Footjoint | Low B Foot |
| Springs | Gold |
| G-Mechanism | Off-Set G or In-Line G |
| High E Assitance | High E Facilitator, Crescent Style, Standard – Optional Split E on Off-Set G |
| Case | Deluxe Case with Leather Case Cover |
| Setup | Professional level setup performed by Chuck Kessler prior to shipping. |
| Warranty | 1 Year covering defects in workmanship & material as well as pads & adjustments (through Kessler shop) |

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Verne Q. Powell Signature Series Flute

