Detail 01
Bass flute
Pitched an octave below concert flute. Quiet by nature and usually needs a microphone in anything louder than a small ensemble.
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Pearl Flutes305 Series Bass Flute B Foot, Split E, with Crutch
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Pearl 305 Series bass flute with B foot, split E and a crutch. A specialist instrument for flute choir, ensemble, and studio low-register work.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Flute choir players covering the low voice in an ensemble
- Studio and film sessions needing breathy low-register color
- Advanced flutists adding a second instrument to their doubling kit
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Anyone shopping for a first flute — this is not a starter instrument
- Players needing projection over a loud ensemble unamplified
- Right-handed players, unless the handedness is confirmed at purchase
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
B foot joint
Extends the range one semitone below the standard C, and adds length and weight to the instrument.
Detail 03
Split E mechanism
Makes high E speak more reliably and cleanly, which matters most in exposed ensemble passages.
Detail 04
Crutch
A thumb rest that carries some of the instrument's weight, so your left hand is not holding it up during long passages.
Detail 05
Left-handed orientation
Key layout is mirrored from standard. Confirm this matches the player before ordering — it is not adjustable afterward.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Air demand is much higher than concert flute; expect an adjustment period
- 02Budget for a microphone if you will play with anything louder than flutes
- 03Confirm case, stand, and cleaning rod are included before ordering separately
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Can I switch to bass flute from concert flute easily?
The fingerings transfer directly. The air volume, embouchure size, and instrument weight are the real adjustments, and they take weeks.
02How loud is a bass flute?
Quiet. It blends well inside a flute choir but is easily buried by brass, drums, or amplified instruments without a microphone.
03What does the crutch actually do?
It braces against the left hand so the instrument's weight is not carried by your fingers, which reduces fatigue on long pieces.
04Is the B foot worth it?
It gives you one more low note and a slightly heavier feel. Worth it if your repertoire calls for the low B.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsPlayability
- Orientation
- Left handed
