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Bass flute
Pitched an octave below concert flute. Large bore, slow response, and it eats air on long phrases.
Product detailSKU #1294516231528
Pearl Flutes305 Series Bass Flute C Foot with Crutch
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Pearl 305 Series bass flute with C foot and crutch, built left-handed. A specialist instrument for flute choir and low-flute work.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Flute choir and low-flute ensemble players covering the bass line
- Studio players adding low, breathy flute textures
- Left-handed players who want an instrument built their way
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Right-handed players, since the orientation is reversed
- Anyone wanting a first or only flute
- Players without the air capacity for a large-bore instrument
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.
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C foot
Extends the range down to low C rather than stopping higher. Matters for ensemble parts written to the bottom.
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Crutch
A support bar for the left hand. It carries the instrument's weight so your fingers stay free to play.
Detail 04
Left-handed orientation
Keys and hand positions are mirrored from standard. A right-handed player cannot simply adapt to it.
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Price around $5,220
Serious ensemble-instrument money. Bass flutes cost multiples of a concert flute because of size and low production volume.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Confirm the left-handed build is what you want. It is not resellable to most players
- 02Check case dimensions against your car and any gig transport
- 03Bass flute needs a stand at rehearsals. Confirm whether one is included
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Can a right-handed player use this?
No, not practically. The orientation is left-handed, so the key layout is mirrored. Order the standard orientation instead.
02What does the crutch do?
It braces against your left hand and supports the instrument's weight, so you are not gripping to hold it up during long rests and phrases.
03How much harder is it than concert flute?
Fingerings are the same. Air demand is much higher and response is slower, so phrasing and breath planning change significantly.
04Why the C foot?
It adds the notes below the standard bottom of the range, which flute choir bass parts frequently ask for.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsPlayability
- Orientation
- Left handed
