{"product_id":"lafin-flute-headjoints-by-brannen","title":"Lafin Flute Headjoints by Brannen","description":"\u003cp\u003eJ. Rainer Lafin's \u003cstrong\u003eLafin Headjoints\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLate 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTube and Lip Plate Metals\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll Lafin headjoints come standard with 14k rose gold Adler Wings and 14k rose gold risers unless otherwise noted, with an optional upgrade to a platinum riser. However, the tubing material, lip plate, and crown can all be customized.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSTERLING SILVER\u003c\/strong\u003e The lightest and most brilliant of the tubing options, with plenty of shimmer. This can be paired with a \u003cstrong\u003esterling silver\u003c\/strong\u003e lip plate or a \u003cstrong\u003e14k rose gold\u003c\/strong\u003e lip plate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e15\/85 \u003c\/strong\u003eCombining 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 \u003cstrong\u003esterling silver\u003c\/strong\u003e lip plate or a \u003cstrong\u003e14k rose gold\u003c\/strong\u003e lip plate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e14K ROSE GOLD\u003c\/strong\u003e A distinctively Lafin choice, 14k gold features a very warm, modulating sound. Paired with a \u003cstrong\u003e14k rose gold\u003c\/strong\u003e lip plate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e18K ROSE GOLD\u003c\/strong\u003e Offering the warmest and most carrying sound of the Lafin metals, Rainier Lafin describes his 18k headjoints as 'incomparably charming'. Paired with a \u003cstrong\u003e14k rose gold\u003c\/strong\u003e lip plate, riser, and crown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e22K YELLOW GOLD\u003c\/strong\u003e A well-balanced richness and warmth combine with extreme brilliance and projection, with more available nuances. Paired with a \u003cstrong\u003e14k rose gold\u003c\/strong\u003e lip plate, riser, and crown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePLATINUM\u003c\/strong\u003e With a very individual personality, the platinum headjoint offers the artist much more resistance, but rewards with the largest carrying quality. Paired with a \u003cstrong\u003e14k rose gold\u003c\/strong\u003e lip plate, riser, and crown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAdler Wings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdler Wings are small winged-shaped plates of metal 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Brannen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46966392684838,"sku":"HJLAFNSSXXXXX-0","price":4705.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0827\/3559\/5814\/products\/D00HJLAFNSSXXXXX_x1_1001fbd1-c117-4101-94e6-4229f78fb187.jpg?v=1697475117","url":"https:\/\/www.flute4u.com\/products\/lafin-flute-headjoints-by-brannen","provider":"Carolyn Nussbaum Music Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}