Armstrong Fajardo
$499.99
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Condition: Excellent
"Vintage piece in excellent condition."
$499.99
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<p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span>Introducing the Fajardo Armstrong wooden headjoint, meticulously crafted from African blackwood. This unique piece, featuring an unlined design with a thinned, raised lip-plate and a patented internal adjustable wedge, offers a rare and distinctive playing experience.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span>Designed by Raoul Fajardo, the headjoint aims to bring the traditional wooden flute's sound to modern silver flute players. Fajardo's innovative approach, outlined in his 1977 U.S. patent, includes a separate internal wedge for the taper, simplifying production and enhancing tone quality.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span>Armstrong's version allows the wedge to rotate and move within the bore, secured by rubber O-rings near the crown. This design facilitates easy manipulation for experimenting with sound and intonation. </span></p>
