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A Brilliant Step-up Flute from Selmer





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A leader in woodwind design, Selmer continues to push the envelope of instrument development while relying on over 135 years of expertise crafting some of the world's finest flutes. With the Selmer SFL511BEO intermediate flute, their enduring commitment to quality is on full display. This superb step-up instrument comprises a professional hand-cut headjoint made from top-grade American sterling silver, silver-plated hand-assembled keywork with pointed key arms and Pisoni Lucien Deluxe pads, and a Japanese nickel silver body. Serious developing players will appreciate the SFL511BEO's responsive feel, sonorous tone, and impeccable craftsmanship - it will open the doors to new areas of expressiveness, creativity, and technical proficiency. The Selmer SFL511BEO features an offset G key system, a split E mechanism, drawn tone holes, a B footjoint, and a deluxe French-style case with a case cover.





Deluxe hand-cut headjoint and Japanese nickel silver body





The Selmer SFL511BEO boasts a hand-cut headjoint carefully crafted by Selmer's master flute makers from top-grade sterling silver, featuring a sharp blowing edge, steep drop-off lip plate, and a multi-tapered bore. It's paired with the premium Japanese nickel silver body to create an instrument that's rich, expressive, and effortless to play. By using both under and over hand cutting, Selmer provides players with even tonality across the full range of the instrument and spectacular dynamic control to facilitate nuanced performances.





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Lightning-fast silver-plated keywork with Pisoni Lucien Deluxe pads





Selmer is known for their stunning keywork, and the SFL511BEO is no exception. Its silver-plated mechanism is manufactured and assembled using the highest specifications and tolerances, and it features meticulously balanced German steel wire springs. Pointed key arms add a touch of elegance while providing increased strength and stability, and Pisoni Lucien Deluxe pads are installed by hand and partially shimmed for enhanced longevity and ultra-reliable performance. The playing experience is fluid and responsive, allowing for lightning-fast runs with a feather-light feel.





The Selmer legacy of quality and innovation





Conservatory-trained clarinetist Henri Selmer founded Henri Selmer Paris in 1885. Fashioning reeds and mouthpieces in his small workshop, he soon took on instrument repair and modifications, which eventually led to the design and manufacture of clarinets. In 1900, Selmer opened a retail shop in New York (the beginnings of Selmer USA). As a musician himself, Selmer understood that you cannot separate the instrument from the artist, which is why every Selmer instrument is still individually tested and certified by the company's team of professional musicians. Delivering exceptional value at every level, from student to professional, Selmer USA and Henri Selmer Paris offer a full line of woodwind and brass instruments. Sweetwater is proud to bring you Selmer's rich legacy of quality and innovation.





Selmer SFL511BEO Intermediate Flute Features:


Exceptional intermediate flute with professional appointments


Rich and expressive hand-cut sterling silver headjoint


Japanese nickel silver body and drawn toneholes


B footjoint extends the lower range of the instrument


Hand-assembled open-hole keywork with pointed key arms and German steel springs


Ergonomic offset G key system with split E mechanism


Reliable, long-lasting Pisoni Lucien Deluxe professional double skin pads


Includes a deluxe French-style case with a case cover