The
tenon on this headjoint should fit a Yamaha or Jupiter etc. size flute
tenon (19.7mm) without much adjustment necessary. If needed, the
headjoint tenon can be adjusted (by sanding down / polishing) by a
woodwind technician. These adjustments need to be done on the customer´s
side!
Please note, that tenon size can only be made to
fit your particular flute accurately, if you especially order a
headjoint from me and send in/bring your flute for fitting. Headjoints
sold on Ebay are "as is". In case the tenon should be slightly too
loose, a small piece of sello tape on the headjoint tenon usually does
the trick.
Please also note, that most flutes like Yamaha
or Jupiter measure 150mm from tenon end to mid embouchure hole! The
tenon itself is usually 40mm in length. If your flute has radically
different measurements, please do contact me BEFORE buying a headjoint. I
do not accept any returns, because it was not known to the customer that your flute radically differs from these measurements!
A little about the process of making my
headjoints:
These wooden headjoints are handcrafted by a trained woodwind
instrument maker! These are not cheap imported chinese headjoints,
polished in the UK! I carefully select, import and season my own wood and every
headjoint I sell is handcrafted by myself from scratch! I do not use CNC machinery or copying
devices, which are employed by most makers these days, every headjoint is
individually handmade. The embouchure hole is shaped the traditional way, entirely
with handtools.
Here some personal feedback of
customers who have previously bought a headjoint from me:
…thanks for the wonderful head-joint and the time and care you have
taken to make it for me. It does sound very warm in tone colour and has a
rich resonance. The timbre is a delight in the lower register and
allows both an even legato and clear articulation all the way to low B. …
I have been comparing the qualities of sound
provided by my four head-joints, Flute Makers Guild / silver,
Ewen McDougall / gold, Robert Bigio / silver lined blackwood, and your own (Kingwood
/ unlined, ELEGANTIA). They are indeed all different and you must be
congratulated that your head-joint certainly holds it's own in this
company. I shall use your head joint a lot ...
D. R., Scotland
Hello Eva,
I received the Rosewood headjoint you made and it is fantastic. The tone is
wonderful, earthy and resonant. I can hardly wait until it is played in, so
I can really spend time with it. (Amazon Rosewood / CONSERVATORIO) .I
just wanted to let you know that I love this second head joint (Mopani
Wood / CONSERVATORIO) as much as I
love the first one I purchased. With their different embouchure hole types
and different woods, these two head joints make a wonderfully versatile
pair. Thanks so much,
L.L.,
USA
Hi Eva, just a quick note to say how
much I am enjoying the new headjoint (Mopani Wood / CONSERVATORIO)
I find it makes me want to spend more time playing and practicing. I am
using it with an old solid silver … flute from the 1930s … and am pleased
with the sound; it seems to be equally suitable for classical and jazz
styles so far. Only problem is I have trouble going back to my usual
headjoints...they tend to sound a bit weird and nasty after playing your
one!
N. S.,
Australia
Liebe Eva, ... Der
Klang deines Kopfes (Grenadill / Blackwood, CONSERVATORIO)
ist äusserst angenehm, lieblich weich mit genügend Obertönen und doch
genügend "kernig", um auch im Forte Volumen und Farbe zu haben.
Der Klang ist wirklich schön, passt genau zu den Frühlingsfarben in Wald und
Wiese... Habe heute ein Ch. Jäger - Holzkopfstück zum Vergleich spielen
können. Auch schön, aber ich hab nach wenigen Minuten wieder zu
"deinem" gewechselt. Also, ganz herzlichen Dank für deine tolle
Arbeit
F. R., Switzerland
I
have duly received the headjoint (Rosewood / TRAD) yesterday. It
produces a beautiful sound and solves my silver allergy ... Thank you for this
great craftsmanship and the crown- it is beautiful artwork!
R G., Indonesia
Hi
Eva ... in short, I am very happy with the headjoint (Tigerwood /
TRAD). I have a handmade Powell flute... The tone (of the headjoint) is
lovely... Thank you for your work and I continue to follow what you have on
ebay.
M.L., United Kingdom
Dear Eva,, I thought I'd let you know how the headjoint (Boxwood /
CONSERVATORIO) and I are getting along And what can I
say? We are getting to be better friends every day!
I wouldn't have expected the sound to develop in such a way, it's
quite exciting. It was a bit fuzzy at first, but that was probably
just me, needing to adjust, and now it's becoming ever clearer and
richer. Smooth, round, soft and darker than I would have
thought. Not as bright as expected, but I love it! I really,
really do. ...
... I will certainly buy
another. One with a differently cut embouchure hole - I am sure it
will be fun to be able to switch headjoints according to the mood I am in
S. R.-H., Germany
Really love the Headjoint (Kingwood / TRAD)! Made a $500 flute sound like $5000 instrument!
S.C., USA
Hi Eva, I received
the boxwood headjoint yesterday (Boxwood / TRAD), which arrived in
perfect condition. It is even more beautiful than the photo shows. I've been
playing it some, and the sound is superb, with it playing very nicely...
I'm having no difficulty getting the full 3 octave range of tones. …Again,
thank you, Eva, for making an outstanding boxwood headjoint for me!. .
J.S., USA
Hi there, chuffed to bits with this head joint
(Amazon Rosewood / CONSERVATORIO no lip plate) … It is such a truly
beautiful piece that you have made. I think I have finally found the
perfect flute sound that I actually have wanted all my young life xxx
Thank-you so much !! Xx
K.D., United Kingdom
I received your headjoint (Honduran Rosewwod /
CONSERVATORIO) today. Your beautiful headjoint is
perfectly paired with my 14K red gold Pearl flute both in appearance and
color of sound!!! Thank you for your talent and craftsmanship!
W.M., USA
Hi Eva, I just wanted to let you know that I tried my new headjoint ((Kingwood / STUDIOSO no lip plate)
yesterday evening...I love it!!! I've been playing for around 30 years
and I've tried many different flutes and headjoints. The combination of
my Miyazawa flute and your headjoint gives me by far the sweetest sound
I've ever managed to produce in the 2nd and 3rd octaves, and the bottom
octave sounds wonderfully dark and woody! Articulation seems to be a
breeze on this headjoint as well. Very very impressed!
N.G. United Kingdom
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Please
note: My headjoints do not come with a warranty except
explicitly stated in the auction text or in your invoice, as this is just not
feasible in a lower price range. If you would like a headjoint with a warranty,
please consider one of my fully custom made headjoints. In the very unlikely case there
should indeed be a crack developing (this can usually be avoided by slow and
careful playing in!), I will of course aim to repair, where possible. Repairs
do however carry a fee and shipping charges are to be paid by the customer.
Allergy Sufferers:
I use Linseed and/or Almond Oil for the bore and for polishing my headjonts. In case of a known nut allergy, please contact me for a custom made headjoint for which mineral oil is used instead! Known wood related allergies: MOPANE and OLIVEWOOD are considered hypo-allergenic
woods. Please contact me before purchase to discuss.
Postage: For insurance reasons, I am unfortunately not able to combine postage when sending my headoints abroad!
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