S825
A. G. Badger
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New York

Stamp: Uniquely engraved in script on the headjoint: A. G. Badger / New York.

Comments: This historical flute is one of very few remaining Badgers built with a lipplate. The unique signature suggests that this instrument might be an early one, which would mean the early 1860's, yet the side G# and Bb trill suggest manufacture closer to the 1870's.The lipplate is a unique design, with long, loping skirts. The view from inside the bore is very clean, and looks completely original.This flute is one of the warmest-toned flutes ever. Badger finally hit the spot with this flute, even while most of his instruments are not such compelling players.I cannot vouch for the scale, which suggests the flute might have been made for a traditional Orientalist, but the tone absolutely rocks.

Date: A tough date to pin down. This lovely flute could have been made from 1860-1880, I suppose.

Material: Silver, with silver lipplate.

System: Full cylindrical Boehm, with closed G#, silver lipplate, B foot, Bb trill.No adjustment screw on footjoint keys.

Condition: There are some peculiarities about this flute, resulting from a long and productive life. Some curious bumps abound, especially in the barrel and on the lipplate.The crown is probably a replacement.

Pitch: Pitched around A=440. This is definitely not a high pitch flute. The body scale is that of A=440, yet the headjoint is cut for A=440 at the highest. This is the lowest pitched Badger we have seen.

Sounding length: Sounding length 640 mm.

Measurements: Body scale 220 mm. Embouchure 11.69 x 10.11 mm.

Weight gram: 403

Case: In old Haynes case.

Restoration status: Overhauled at Northeast Winds some years ago. Plays very nicely.

Price: Sorry, removed.

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