Trevor James Chanson Flute, Trad Lip Plate, Open Hole

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$1,186.00excluding VAT

Estimated delivery: 28th - 30th January

2-year warranty & 30-day money-back guarantee included

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Once the product is delivered, you'll have 30 days to decide that you definitely want to keep it. If you decide it's not suitable, you can return it to us for an exchange or a refund, providing the product is in 'as new' condition and in its original packaging.

We do everything we can to make sure the right item reaches you in perfect condition. If your order arrives damaged, or is incorrect, let us know within 14 days of receiving it and we'll arrange for a free collection.

If your goods develop a fault within the warranty period, we'll quickly repair or replace the item for you. If the fault occurs within the first 180 days of your ownership, we'll collect the goods and deliver them back to you free of charge.

We're unable to accept returns of any custom-made items designed to work together as a unique package. Some items are only eligible for the money-back guarantee if they are returned to us unused and sealed in the original packaging.

For full information on our returns policy, please refer to our returns and refunds information page.

If you decide your order isn't suitable for any reason you can return it - just let us know within 30 days of receiving it. Please keep hold of all the original packaging until you're sure you want to keep the order.

Eligibility for Money Back Guarantee

Important: For hygiene and software licensing reasons, some items are only eligible for our Money Back Guarantee if they are returned to us unused and sealed in the original packaging with all software still "unregistered." Details of exclusions are shown within the product descriptions. Products include:
- Monitors and Headphones
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We can collect your return for a small fee, or you can send it back to us yourself. The collection fee can be found in the returns information on each product's page on Gear4music.

In the unlikely event that any item in this order is faulty, damaged or incorrect on receipt, notify us within 14 days and we'll arrange a free collection.

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Summary of returns policies and timescales

This table provides an overview of your statutory consumer rights, compared with our standard returns policy and optional extended money back guarantee and warranty.

UK & Europe	EU Standard	Gear4music Standard	Gear4music Optional
Return Period	14 days	30 days	up to 180 days
Standard delivery charges refunded?	Yes	Yes	Yes, up to 30 days
Upgraded delivery charges refunded?	Standard costs only	Standard costs only	Standard costs only
Free collection on cancellation	No	No	Yes, up to 30 days
Free collection if defective, delivered damaged or incorrect item	Yes, within 14 days	Yes, within 14 days	Yes, within 30 days

We are unable to accept returns of any custom made items designed to work together as a unique package and some items are only eligible for money back guarantee if they are returned to us unused and sealed in the original packaging. For full information on our returns policy, please refer to our returns and refunds information guide.

Key Features

Refined intermediate to advanced flute
Finished with unique triple-plating
French-style pointed key arms for extra strength and performance
Includes a wooden case with a fleece case cover

Trevor James Chanson Flute, Trad Lip Plate, Open Hole Overview

The Trevor James Chanson flute is an intermediate to advanced flute that is perfect for players progressing from grade six to eight. The flute represents a step up from many beginner flutes and has more high-quality materials and construction methods as well as some more advanced mechanical features. The Chanson flute range features a 925 silver headjoint. This has an extremely high silver content (92.5%) for a student flute and will unlock superior tone qualities as a result, making this the perfect flute for the advancing student.

Product Ref: 87217

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Crowning touches

The crown on your flute's headjoint acts as a plug on the end of your instrument, directing air, and therefore sound, past the keys. A well-fitted and nicely weighted crown can ensure that the air is directed in an even and efficient manner, making your flute more resonant and responsive. All Chanson flutes feature a heavy weighted engraved crown on the end of the instrument, ensuring that the instrument does perform as well as possible.

Hand finished embouchure

Trevor James understands the importance of having the smoothest edges to your embouchure holes. This is why the Chanson flutes have these holes shaped and cut by hand rather than by machine. A machine-cut embouchure hole, while functional, has inconsistencies in the smoothness of the edge which can affect the sound. Cutting by hand ensures extra attention to detail is given to each and every Trevor James flute.

Quality construction

The Chanson series flutes feature French-style pointed key arms. Key arms are the metal arms which attach the keys to the body of the flute. With the French style, the arm extends out to the centre of the key. The extra length to the key arms adds strength to the key mechanism. They also allow for more precise intonation and reward speedy playing. This will really allow you to improve on the flute without hitting any ceilings that you may encounter on lower-quality instruments.

This flute uses the same high-quality Italian pads that are seen on professional instruments. This means more secure seating is able to be achieved, allowing no air to escape and ensuring your tone is always fantastic. The other benefit of these pads is that they are more durable - lasting you longer and therefore meaning you have to have the pads replaced less often. This is often a huge cost so the less often this needs to be done, the better.

Triple plating

Trevor James has developed an innovative method of plating to achieve the best results and avoid the de-plating that is often associated with cheaper instruments. This technique uses three layers of plating. The first is a copper plating over the nickel body, then not one, but two layers of silver plating over the copper. The finish on this flute is solid, lasting a long time and not tarnishing as easily as cheaper finishes.

Everything you need

The Trevor James Chanson flute comes with all you need to get playing straight away. A microfibre cleaning cloth with internal cleaning cloth will help you keep your flute in top condition. The wooden case with fleece lined cover will help you keep your flute safe when not in use and the shoulder strap will help make it easy to carry you flute around with you.

About Trevor James

Established in 1979, Trevor James has developed from repair specialists to one of the most prestigious instrument designers and suppliers. With options for all ability levels, the multi-award winning woodwinds are regarded as a leading brand name. Distributed worldwide, Trevor James work with professional musicians and teachers to develop their instruments further.

Specifications

Key of: C
Lip type: Traditional
Lip riser material: .925 silver
Headjoint material: .925 silver
Body finish: Silver plated
Tone holes: Open hole, drawn
Key system: Offset G/split E mechanism
Key arms: French-pointed
Footjoint type: C
Included accessories: French style wooden case, fleece-lined case cover with shoulder strap, white internal cleaning cloth, wooden cleaning rod, microfibre outer cleaning cloth