Since Brannen Brothers was founded in 1978, they have earned a worldwide reputation for unsurpassed excellence and have become known as the company that leads the way in innovation and standards for the flutemaking industry. Every flute and headjoint bearing the Brannen Brothers name is handmade to exacting standards of craftsmanship, and each one displays the most advanced mechanical design and acoustic technology available.
Albert Cooper, the late British flutemaker, joined Brannen Brothers in 1978 as a partner and Vice President of Research. He held this position until 1990 and was then named vice-president emeritus until his death in 2011, and remains a legendary figure in the flute world. His designs and influence are still at the forefront of Brannen. Brannen's work with Albert Cooper led to three innovations at Brannen Brothers: the adoption of the Cooper Scale, which was first introduced in larger-scale production at Powell Flutes; the Brannen-Cooper headjoint design; and the Albert Cooper Orchestral Model flute.
Another pivotal collaboration was Brannen's work with Johann Brögger, which led to the Brögger Mekanik and the Brögger Acoustic. The collaboration with Mr. Brögger began in 1984 and the first Brannen flute with the Brögger Mekanik premiered in 1986. Mr. Brögger developed this new mechanism to correct the mechanical problems and binding issues found on the standard Boehm pinned flute. The Brögger Mekanik eliminates these problems through the use of non-rotating shafts and full-size back connectors for all mainline keys. As a result of this mechanism Brannen flutes are noticeably quieter, with reduced friction between and wear to the moving parts.
Brannen's collaboration with Johann Brögger resulted in another innovation - the Brögger Acoustic, a different way of shaping the inside of the toneholes. This technique produces a more consistent tone quality throughout the range of the flute, especially across the register break at middle C, C#, and D. Flutists find that this option creates a “freer blowing flute.”
Brannen's latest collaboration began in 2008 with Mr. J. Rainer Lafin of Lörrach, Germany. Brannen wanted to offer a headjoint style unlike the Brannen-Cooper headjoints, with different options in both color and response, and contracted Mr. Lafin to make his headjoints in the US. He spent significant time with Brannen in Woburn to train their headjoint makers to craft Lafin headjoints to his exacting professional standards, using the identical materials and components that he uses.
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Brannen Brothers Flute 10k Gold with Sterling Silver Mechanism (New)
Since Brannen Brothers was founded in 1978, they have earned a worldwide reputation for unsurpassed excellence. There is no doubt about their place in the market; discerning flutists have placed them squarely at the top. Throughout the flute community, they are known as the company that leads the way in innovation and standard setting. Every flute and headjoint bearing the Brannen Brothers name is handmade to exacting standards of craftsmanship, and every one displays the most advanced mechanical design and acoustic technology available in the world today.
The Brögger Flute is Brannen's most well known, popular instrument, this flute combines the traditional fingerings of the Boehm system with the enormous advantages of the Brögger Mekanik™. This mechanism increases the reliability of the keywork and reduces internal friction, allowing keys to be adjusted much more closely to individual preferences. The Brögger offers the widest possible range of options, including choice of materials and custom keywork. We are proud to offer the Albert Cooper Orchestral Model as an option on our Brögger flutes. Each Brannen Brögger flute has soldered tone holes and is available in off-set or in-line G.
The Brannen Brothers 10k Gold flute with Sterling silver mechanism comes with the following standard specifications:
- 10k Rose Gold Brannen headjoint with a 10k Rose Gold lip plate and 14k Rose Gold riser
(Lafin headjoint available for and additional cost) - Sterling silver Brögger Mekanik™ (our pinless mechanism)
- soldered tone holes
- gizmo (on B footjoints and convertible B/C footjoints)
- Pisoni pads.
Brannen offers a B/C Convertible footjoint which is a cleverly-designed, 3-piece footjoint that can be used as either a B or a C footjoint. It is designed for the flutist who prefers a C footjoint, but sometimes needs a low B. Please call for price and availability of this footjoint or a regular C footjoint.
- 10k Rose Gold Brannen headjoint with a 10k Rose Gold lip plate and 14k Rose Gold riser
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Brannen Brothers Flute 14k Rose Gold with 14k Rose Gold Mechanism (New)
Since Brannen Brothers was founded in 1978, they have earned a worldwide reputation for unsurpassed excellence. There is no doubt about their place in the market; discerning flutists have placed them squarely at the top. Throughout the flute community, they are known as the company that leads the way in innovation and standard setting. Every flute and headjoint bearing the Brannen Brothers name is handmade to exacting standards of craftsmanship, and every one displays the most advanced mechanical design and acoustic technology available in the world today.
The Brögger Flute is Brannen's most well known, popular instrument, this flute combines the traditional fingerings of the Boehm system with the enormous advantages of the Brögger Mekanik™. This mechanism increases the reliability of the keywork and reduces internal friction, allowing keys to be adjusted much more closely to individual preferences. The Brögger offers the widest possible range of options, including choice of materials and custom keywork. We are proud to offer the Albert Cooper Orchestral Model as an option on our Brögger flutes. Each Brannen Brögger flute has soldered toneholes and is available in off-set or in-line G.
Brannen offers a B/C Convertible footjoint which is a cleverly-designed, 3-piece footjoint that can be used as either a B or a C footjoint. It is designed for the flutist who prefers a C footjoint, but sometimes needs a low B. Please call for price and availability of this footjoint or a regular C footjoint.
The Brannen Brothers 14k Rose Gold flute with 14k Rose Gold mechanism comes with the following standard specifications:
- 14k Gold Brannen headjoint with a 14k Gold lip plate and riser
(Lafin headjoint available for and additional cost) - 14k Gold Brögger Mekanik™ (pinless mechanism)
- soldered toneholes
- gizmo (on B footjoints and convertible B/C footjoints)
- Pisoni pads.
- 14k Gold Brannen headjoint with a 14k Gold lip plate and riser
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Brannen Brothers Flute 14k Rose Gold with Sterling Silver Mechanism (New)
Since Brannen Brothers was founded in 1978, they have earned a worldwide reputation for unsurpassed excellence. There is no doubt about their place in the market; discerning flutists have placed them squarely at the top. Throughout the flute community, they are known as the company that leads the way in innovation and standard setting. Every flute and headjoint bearing the Brannen Brothers name is handmade to exacting standards of craftsmanship, and every one displays the most advanced mechanical design and acoustic technology available in the world today.
The Brögger Flute is Brannen's most well known, popular instrument, this flute combines the traditional fingerings of the Boehm system with the enormous advantages of the Brögger Mekanik™. This mechanism increases the reliability of the keywork and reduces internal friction, allowing keys to be adjusted much more closely to individual preferences. The Brögger offers the widest possible range of options, including choice of materials and custom keywork. We are proud to offer the Albert Cooper Orchestral Model as an option on our Brögger flutes. Each Brannen Brögger flute has soldered toneholes and is available in off-set or in-line G.
Brannen offers a B/C Convertible footjoint which is a cleverly-designed, 3-piece footjoint that can be used as either a B or a C footjoint. It is designed for the flutist who prefers a C footjoint, but sometimes needs a low B. Please call for price and availability of this footjoint or a regular C footjoint.
The Brannen Brothers 14k Rose Gold flute with Sterling silver mechanism comes with the following standard specifications:
- 14k Gold Brannen headjoint with a 14k Gold lip plate and riser
(Lafin headjoint available for and additional cost) - Sterling silver Brögger Mekanik™ (pinless mechanism)
- soldered toneholes
- gizmo (on B footjoints and convertible B/C footjoints)
- Pisoni pads.
- 14k Gold Brannen headjoint with a 14k Gold lip plate and riser
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Brannen Brothers Flute 15/85 Drawn Tone Holes (New)
The Brannen Brothers 15/85 Drawn Tone Hole Brögger Flute is made from an alloy of 15% gold and 85% silver. This flute offers more than just a silver/gold hybrid experience. It has its own distinct character, best described as providing the ease of playing silver with the rounder, fuller body of playing gold – unusually smooth, flexible, and very responsive.
The Brannen Brothers 15/85 drawn tone hole flute comes with the following specifications:
- 15/85 Brannen Modified Cooper headjoint with an engraved 14k Gold lip plate and riser
- Sterling silver Brögger Mekanik™ (pinless mechanism)
- C# trill key
- D# roller
- drawn toneholes
- off-set G
- B foot with Gizmo
- Pisoni pads.
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Brannen Brothers Flute 15/85 Soldered Tone Holes (New)
The Brannen Brothers 15/85 Brögger Flute is made from an alloy of 15% gold and 85% silver. This flute offers more than just a silver/gold hybrid experience. It has its own distinct character, best described as providing the ease of playing silver with the rounder, fuller body of playing gold – unusually smooth, flexible, and very responsive.
The Brannen Brothers 15/85 flute comes with the following standard specifications:
- 15/85 Brannen headjoint with a sterling silver lip plate and 14k gold riser (15/85 Lafin headjoint available for and additional cost)
- Sterling silver Brögger Mekanik™ (our pinless mechanism)
- soldered toneholes
- gizmo (on B footjoints and convertible B/C footjoints)
- Pisoni pads.
Brannen offers a B/C Convertible footjoint which is a cleverly-designed, 3-piece footjoint that can be used as either a B or a C footjoint. It is designed for the flutist who prefers a C footjoint, but sometimes needs a low B. Please call for price and availability of this footjoint or a regular C footjoint.
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Brannen Brothers Flute 19.5k Rose Gold w/14k Rose Gold Mechanism (New)
Since Brannen Brothers was founded in 1978, they have earned a worldwide reputation for unsurpassed excellence. There is no doubt about their place in the market; discerning flutists have placed them squarely at the top. Throughout the flute community, they are known as the company that leads the way in innovation and standard setting. Every flute and headjoint bearing the Brannen Brothers name is handmade to exacting standards of craftsmanship, and every one displays the most advanced mechanical design and acoustic technology available in the world today.
The Brögger Flute is Brannen's most well known, popular instrument, this flute combines the traditional fingerings of the Boehm system with the enormous advantages of the Brögger Mekanik™. This mechanism increases the reliability of the keywork and reduces internal friction, allowing keys to be adjusted much more closely to individual preferences. The Brögger offers the widest possible range of options, including choice of materials and custom keywork. We are proud to offer the Albert Cooper Orchestral Model as an option on our Brögger flutes. Each Brannen Brögger flute has soldered toneholes and is available in off-set or in-line G.
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Brannen Brothers Flute 19.5k Rose Gold with Sterling Silver Mechanism (New)
Since Brannen Brothers was founded in 1978, they have earned a worldwide reputation for unsurpassed excellence. There is no doubt about their place in the market; discerning flutists have placed them squarely at the top. Throughout the flute community, they are known as the company that leads the way in innovation and standard setting. Every flute and headjoint bearing the Brannen Brothers name is handmade to exacting standards of craftsmanship, and every one displays the most advanced mechanical design and acoustic technology available in the world today.
The Brögger Flute is Brannen's most well known, popular instrument, this flute combines the traditional fingerings of the Boehm system with the enormous advantages of the Brögger Mekanik™. This mechanism increases the reliability of the keywork and reduces internal friction, allowing keys to be adjusted much more closely to individual preferences. The Brögger offers the widest possible range of options, including choice of materials and custom keywork. We are proud to offer the Albert Cooper Orchestral Model as an option on our Brögger flutes. Each Brannen Brögger flute has soldered toneholes and is available in off-set or in-line G.
Brannen offers a B/C Convertible footjoint which is a cleverly-designed, 3-piece footjoint that can be used as either a B or a C footjoint. It is designed for the flutist who prefers a C footjoint, but sometimes needs a low B. Please call for price and availability of this footjoint or a regular C footjoint.
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Brannen Brothers Flute Sterling Silver Drawn Tone Holes (New)
Since Brannen Brothers was founded in 1978, they have earned a worldwide reputation for unsurpassed excellence. There is no doubt about their place in the market; discerning flutists have placed them squarely at the top. Throughout the flute community, they are known as the company that leads the way in innovation and standard setting. Every flute and headjoint bearing the Brannen Brothers name is handmade to exacting standards of craftsmanship, and each one displays the most advanced mechanical design and acoustic technology available in the world today.
The Brögger Flute is Brannen's most well known, popular instrument. This flute combines the traditional fingerings of the Boehm system with the enormous advantages of the Brögger Mekanik™. This mechanism increases the reliability of the keywork and reduces internal friction, allowing keys to be adjusted much more closely to individual preferences. The Brögger offers the widest possible range of options, including choice of materials and custom keywork. Each Brannen Brögger flute is available in off-set or in-line G.
Brannen offers a B/C Convertible footjoint which is a cleverly-designed, 3-piece footjoint that can be used as either a B or a C footjoint. It is designed for the flutist who prefers a C footjoint, but sometimes needs a low B. Please call for price and availability of this footjoint or a regular C footjoint.
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Brannen Brothers Flute Sterling Silver Soldered Tone Holes (New)
Since Brannen Brothers was founded in 1978, they have earned a worldwide reputation for unsurpassed excellence. There is no doubt about their place in the market; discerning flutists have placed them squarely at the top. Throughout the flute community, they are known as the company that leads the way in innovation and standard setting. Every flute and headjoint bearing the Brannen Brothers name is handmade to exacting standards of craftsmanship, and each one displays the most advanced mechanical design and acoustic technology available in the world today.
The Brögger Flute is Brannen's most well known, popular instrument. This flute combines the traditional fingerings of the Boehm system with the enormous advantages of the Brögger Mekanik™. This mechanism increases the reliability of the keywork and reduces internal friction, allowing keys to be adjusted much more closely to individual preferences. The Brögger offers the widest possible range of options, including choice of materials and custom keywork. Each Brannen Brögger flute is available in off-set or in-line G.
The Brannen Brothers Sterling Silver Soldered Tone Hole Flute comes with the following standard specifications:
- Sterling silver Brannen headjoint with a sterling silver lip plate and riser (Lafin headjoint available for and additional cost)
- Sterling silver Brögger Mekanik™ (pinless mechanism)
- soldered toneholes
- gizmo (on B footjoints and convertible B/C footjoints)
- Pisoni pads
Brannen offers a B/C Convertible footjoint which is a cleverly-designed, 3-piece footjoint that can be used as either a B or a C footjoint. It is designed for the flutist who prefers a C footjoint, but sometimes needs a low B. Please call for price and availability of this footjoint or a regular C footjoint.
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Brannen Brothers Headjoints
Brannen Brothers Headjoints are based on the research and designs of their late Vice President emeritus, Albert Cooper. Each model listed can be ordered in one of the headjoint styles described below.
Headjoint Cuts
Epoch
This headjoint is the most projecting and responsive style of the Brannen headjoint styles and the least resistant.
Modern Cooper
This headjoint is powerful, free-blowing and extremely responsive, especially in the low register. It covers a wide range of tone colors.
Modified Cooper
This headjoint is a combination of Classic Cooper and Modern Cooper elements. It is responsive with a full tonal color palette. It offers slightly more resistance than the Modern Cooper Style.
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Flute - Brannen Millennium #4621 (Pre-Owned)
Brannen Millennium flute #4621 has a Sterling silver headjoint, body, and mechanism with drawn tone holes, open holes, G disc, off-set G, and a B footjoint.
All our used, pre-owned, and demo instruments are fully serviced before made available for sale. They are disassembled and cleaned; cork replaced, pads and leaks fixed; and fully re-assembled and re-adjusted.
We also provide a six-month warranty on further adjustments or issues with corks, felts, or pad seating for all our used, pre-owned, and demo instruments.
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Flute - Brannen Sterling Silver #515 (Pre-Owned)
Brannen Sterling silver flute #515 has a Sterling silver headjoint, body and mechanism with soldered tone holes, open holes, a C# trill key, inline G, and a B foot. Made in 1984.
All our used, pre-owned, and demo instruments are fully serviced before made available for sale. They are disassembled and cleaned; cork replaced, pads and leaks fixed; and fully re-assembled and re-adjusted.
We also provide a six-month warranty on further adjustments or issues with corks, felts, or pad seating for all our used, pre-owned, and demo instruments.
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Headjoint - Brannen (Oston), Silver (Pre-Owned)
Oston Brannen silver flute headjoint with silver lip plate, riser, and crown.
All our used, pre-owned, and demo instruments are fully serviced before made available for sale. They are disassembled and cleaned; cork replaced, pads and leaks fixed; and fully re-assembled and re-adjusted.
We also provide a six-month warranty on further adjustments or issues with corks, felts, or pad seating for all our used, pre-owned, and demo instruments.
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Headjoint - Brannen 14k Gold Classic Cooper (Pre-Owned)
Brannen 14k Gold Classic Cooper flute headjoint with Sterling silver lip plate and riser.
All our used, pre-owned, and demo instruments are fully serviced before made available for sale. They are disassembled and cleaned; cork replaced, pads and leaks fixed; and fully re-assembled and re-adjusted.
We also provide a six-month warranty on further adjustments or issues with corks, felts, or pad seating for all our used, pre-owned, and demo instruments.
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Headjoint - Brannen 9k Gold with Silver Lip and Riser (Pre-Owned)
Brannen 9k Gold headjoint with silver lip plate and riser and a Bigio Zirconium stopper and crown.
All our used, pre-owned, and demo instruments are fully serviced before made available for sale. They are disassembled and cleaned; cork replaced, pads and leaks fixed; and fully re-assembled and re-adjusted.
We also provide a six-month warranty on further adjustments or issues with corks, felts, or pad seating for all our used, pre-owned, and demo instruments.
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Headjoint - Brannen Platinum Modern Cooper w/ 14k Gold lip plate, Platinum riser #98150 (Pre-Owned)
Brannen Platinum headjoint #98150, Modern Cooper style with 14k Gold lip plate and Platinum riser.
All our used, pre-owned, and demo instruments are fully serviced before made available for sale. They are disassembled and cleaned; cork replaced, pads and leaks fixed; and fully re-assembled and re-adjusted.
We also provide a six-month warranty on further adjustments or issues with corks, felts, or pad seating for all our used, pre-owned, and demo instruments.
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Headjoint - Brannen Sterling silver with 14k Gold lip plate and riser #04235 (Pre-Owned)
Brannen Sterling silver flute headjoint #04235 with 14k Gold lip plate and riser.
All our used, pre-owned, and demo instruments are fully serviced before made available for sale. They are disassembled and cleaned; cork replaced, pads and leaks fixed; and fully re-assembled and re-adjusted.
We also provide a six-month warranty on further adjustments or issues with corks, felts, or pad seating for all our used, pre-owned, and demo instruments.
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Headjoint - Brannen Sterling silver with 14k Gold riser #98222 (Pre-Owned)
Brannen Sterling silver flute headjoint with 14k Gold riser and Sterling silver lip plate.
All our used, pre-owned, and demo instruments are fully serviced before made available for sale. They are disassembled and cleaned; cork replaced, pads and leaks fixed; and fully re-assembled and re-adjusted.
We also provide a six-month warranty on further adjustments or issues with corks, felts, or pad seating for all our used, pre-owned, and demo instruments.
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Headjoint - Lafin by Brannen 18k Gold #15L095 (Pre-Owned)
Lafin headjoint by Brannen #15L095 has 18k Gold tubing, with a 14k Rose Gold lip plate, riser, and Adler wings.
All our used, pre-owned, and demo instruments are fully serviced before made available for sale. They are disassembled and cleaned; cork replaced, pads and leaks fixed; and fully re-assembled and re-adjusted.
We also provide a six-month warranty on further adjustments or issues with corks, felts, or pad seating for all our used, pre-owned, and demo instruments.
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Lafin Flute Headjoints by Brannen
J. Rainer Lafin's Lafin Headjoints enjoy a top reputation worldwide, thanks to their maker's deep attention to detail and his experience with top musicians under Karajan, Nicolet, and others in the Berlin Philharmonic and Berlin Orchestras.
Late in the 20th Century, Lafin came to the States and worked with Brannen Brothers' Albert Cooper to develop his signature headjoint, then returned in 2008 to spend significant time training Brannen Brothers headjoint makers to craft Lafin Headjoints to his exacting professional standards. These are not Lafin-style headjoints or Brannen-Lafin Headjoints; they are authentic Lafin Headjoints, made in signature style with the Adler Wings.
To this day, Lafin constantly experiments with new ideas to improve the playing characteristics of his headjoints. As a result, the actual design of Lafin Headjoints changes slightly with some frequency in an ongoing effort to make flutes play even better.
Tube and Lip Plate Metals
All Lafin headjoints come standard with 14k rose gold Adler Wings and 14k rose gold risers, with an optional upgrade to a platinum riser. However, the tubing material, lip plate, and crown can all be customized.
STERLING SILVER The lightest and most brilliant of the tubing options, with plenty of shimmer. This can be paired with a sterling silver lip plate or a 14k rose gold lip plate.
15/85 Combining the characteristics of silver and gold, this 15% gold/85% silver alloy offers a very direct response and great carrying power, with plenty of brilliance. This can be paired with a sterling silver lip plate or a 14k rose gold lip plate.
14K ROSE GOLD A distinctively Lafin choice, 14k gold features a very warm, modulating sound. Paired with a 14k rose gold lip plate.
18K ROSE GOLD Offering the warmest and most carrying sound of the Lafin metals, Rainier Lafin describes his 18k headjoints as 'incomparably charming'. Paired with a 14k rose gold lip plate as well as a 14k rose gold crown.
22K YELLOW GOLD A well-balanced richness and warmth combine with extreme brilliance and projection, with more available nuances. Paired with a 14k rose gold lip plate as well as a 14k rose gold crown.
PLATINUM With a very individual personality, the platinum headjoint offers the artist much more resistance, but rewards with the largest carrying quality. Paired with a 14k rose gold lip plate as well as a 14k rose gold crown.
Adler Wings
Adler Wings are small winged-shaped plates of metal - in this case, 14k rose gold - placed on either side of the emouchure hole to improve low harmonics and responsiveness without damaging the high register. A modified form of the Adler Wings are found on Muramatsu's Tsubasa headjoints and on some custom Powell headjoints.
