Powell Flutes

Powell Flutes is a flute-making brand whose history is tied to its namesake, Verne Q. Powell. A jeweler by trade, Powell fashioned himself a flute in 1910 from silver he could obtain, including silver dollars, watch casings, and spoons, which led to a job at another flute company in Boston. He worked there until 1926, when he left to create his own company with the goal of producing the world's finest French flutes. Continuing the tradition started in 1927, Powell Flutes are only made to order. The company's offerings have included custom flutes, the Conservatory and Signature flutes, piccolos, and headjoints.

Powell Flutes' history is tied to its namesake, Verne Q. Powell. A jeweler by trade, Powell fashioned himself a flute in 1910 from whatever silver he could get his hands on, including silver dollars, watch casings, and spoons. This feat of metal working landed him a job at another flute company in Boston, where he worked until 1926, leaving to create his own company. His goal was to produce the world's finest French flutes, and creating his own company gave him the freedom to devote himself to detail and artistry. The instruments were immediately recognized as the very best a flutist could play, and endorsements flowed in from flutists around the globe. In 1928 he completed his first all 14K gold flute; soon piccolos and alto flutes were added. By 1930 the brand had representation in the Boston, Detroit, Philadelphia, Cleveland, Baltimore, and New York orchestras. Over the decades, innovation became a hallmark of the Powell company: it was the first company to commercially make the Cooper Scale, the first to mix silver and gold with the Aurumite Flute, and the first to make 19.5K rose gold. The 2100 and 3100 series flutes were developed in the early 90's, ultimately leading to today's Conservatory flutes. The first Conservatory flute was unveiled in 2002 to celebrate the company's 75th anniversary, alongside the Powell Sonaré flute. A year later the Signature Flute was launched. 2005 and 2006 saw new headjoint styles, the Soloist and the Venti. In 2007 Powell patented a new method for extruding tone holes. Continuing the tradition started in 1927, Powell Flutes are only made to order.

Handmade flutes made only to order, continuing a tradition started in 1927.

• Custom flutes

• Conservatory flutes

• Signature flutes

• Powell Sonaré flute

• 1927 Headjoint

• Légende Flute

• Piccolos

• Headjoints

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