Pre-Owned Brannen-Cooper Custom Professional Flute - Soldered Toneholes & 14k Gold Riser (#5770)
For sale is a true masterpiece of modern American flutemaking: a Pre-Owned Brannen-Cooper Custom Flute, serial number 5770. Brannen Brothers is universally recognized as one of the premier boutique flutemakers in the world, and this specific instrument represents the absolute pinnacle of their craftsmanship. Fully loaded with highly sought-after upgrades—including soldered toneholes, the revolutionary Brögger Mechanism, and a 14k Gold Riser on the headjoint—this flute offers a profoundly rich, colorful, and commanding presence.
With a current factory replacement value of over $18,700, this is an incredible opportunity to own a world-class, "forever" instrument at a phenomenal price.
This instrument is designed for the uncompromising professional, principal orchestral flutist, or elite conservatory musician. If you require an instrument that offers limitless dynamic headroom, complex tonal colors, and a mechanism that feels completely frictionless under the fingers, this Brannen-Cooper will exceed your expectations.
The "Brannen-Cooper" Advantage
- Soldered Toneholes: A massive premium upgrade. Unlike drawn toneholes, soldered toneholes require meticulous hand-craftsmanship. They provide a wider base for the pads to seat against and add beneficial weight to the tube, resulting in a distinctly darker, more resonant, and deeply centered core sound.
- The Brögger Mechanism: This revolutionary pinless mechanism eliminates the traditional friction and binding associated with pinned keywork. The result is an incredibly quiet, lightning-fast, and remarkably stable action that stays perfectly adjusted much longer than a traditional flute.
- .018 Heavy Wall Tubing: The .018 sterling silver body tubing offers greater resistance and a more robust, powerful tone compared to standard tubing, allowing you to push the instrument to its absolute limits without the sound breaking up.
- Custom Headjoint w/ 14k Riser: Equipped with its suspected original Brannen .016 sterling silver headjoint (Modified cut). The addition of the 14k Gold Riser adds a brilliant layer of warmth, depth, and complexity to your articulation and tonal palette.
Specifications
- Brand: Brannen Brothers Flutemakers
- Serial Number: 5770
- Pitch: A-442
- Body Material: .018 Heavy Wall Sterling Silver
- Mechanism Material: Sterling Silver (Keys, Rings, Ribs, and Posts)
- Toneholes: Soldered Silver
- Acoustic Style: Traditional Acoustic
- Key Mechanism: Brögger Mechanism (Pinless)
- Key Design: French Model (Open Hole), Offset G
- Upgrades: Split E Mechanism, D# Roller
- Footjoint: B Footjoint with Gizmo Key
- Headjoint: .016 Sterling Silver, Modified Cut, Silver Lip Plate, 14k Gold Riser
- Condition: Pre-Owned / Excellent Professional Condition
- Included: Original Brannen Hard Case and Case Cover
- Price: $11,500.00
Why Choose Fleming Music?
Here at Fleming Instruments, our expert on-site instrument repair workshop guarantees that each instrument we sell is meticulously inspected and fine-tuned before it reaches you. We take pride in offering a 1-year warranty and 2-week return policy on all instruments, giving you peace of mind with your investment. Our team is dedicated to providing exceptional customer service, so please reach out to us at the shop via phone, email, or website contact: .
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