Altus Headjoint
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ManufacturerAltus
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Model.925 Sterling silver, .958 Britannia silver, .958 Britannia silver Seamed, .997 Pure Silver, .946 Altus Limited Seamed
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Headjoint UpgradeNone, 14k riser, 14k gold lip and riser
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Heavy WallNone, Medium Heavy Wall (.40mm), Heavy Wall (.43mm)
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MiscNone, 18k Gold Atsui Plating, Platinum Atsui Plating
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Headjoint TypeAltus Classic Cut, Altus V-Cut, Altus Z-Cut
General - Altus Headjoint
Renowned for producing the trademark Altus sound, Altus handcrafted headjoints are offered with three different cuts and a variety of tubing material.
The Altus Classic Cut – Known for producing the classic Altus sound, the Classic Cut provides warmth with a pure tonal center and excellent projection with flexibility and an infinite color palette.
The Altus Z-Cut™ – Has an open and free sound with a darker tonal color. The Z-Cut™ has a more rectangular embouchure hole with minimum over and undercutting, producing a quick response without sacrificing flexibility and control.
The Altus V-Cut – is capable of producing exceptional depth without sacrificing flexibility. The V-Cut is one of Altus most powerful headjoints, and features a high front wall and steep angled lip plate.
Models and Pricing
Description | Price |
.925 Sterling silver | $1365 |
.958 Britannia silver | $1595 |
.958 Britannia silver Seamed | $1995 |
.997 Pure Silver | $2100 |
.946 Altus Limited Seamed (Altus Silver™) | $2310 |
14k gold | Call for Price |
Upgrades
Upgrade | Price |
14k gold riser | $700 |
14k gold lip and riser | $1785 |
Medium Heavy Wall (.40mm)* | $50 |
Heavy Wall (.43mm)* | $75 |
18k Gold Atsui Plating | $1260 |
Platinum Atsui Plating | $1995 |
* Not available on .958 Britannia Silver Seamed, .997 Pure Silver or .946 Altus Silver™