Description
Garner Silver headjoint with 14K Extended Riser & Power Bands
For sale is a Garner silver headjoint with 14K extended riser and 14K power bands. Garner is the previous name for Geoghegan Flute – Geoghegan Flute Company
Michael Geoghegan was part of the Boston Handmade Flute industry. Initially working as a repairer, he worked with Powell as a finisher and opened his own flute company in 1980. Being innovative, Michael pushed the boundaries and experimented with different sounds and metals, using Niobium, Gold, Silver and Tantalum. He designed power bands which wrapped the tube on either side of the lip to enhance resonance.
This particular flute headjoint is made from Sterling silver with a solid silver crown, 14K extended rose gold riser and 14K rose gold power bands. It has a powerful sound with excellent projection and really sings at the upper register and has a darker, warmer sound in the low register.
These are not easy to find headjoints and this is a lovely headjoint in excellent overall condition. There are no dents and minimal tarnish in hard to reach areas.
Features:
- Solid silver headjoint
- 14K rose gold extended riser
- 14K rose gold power bands
- 19 mm diameter so will fit the majority of flutes. Slightly loose on Yamaha, Altus and Sankyo so can be tested with tape easily.
- 11.7mm x 10.2mm embouchure
