Quantz  505 Series,  Silver Plated Head, Body & Foot.
 

Arguably the best value  flute in the world, the all silver plated 505 Series Pearl Flute
                       is often compared with instruments costing several times its price. You get the same
                       innovative construction and hand-finishing that you expect from Pearl, but at a price
                          that even a beginner can afford. This is a flute that allows you to grow as a musician.
Pearl Flute introduced new Quantz 505, which joins the Pearl Quantz series. Now, every Pearl Flute, from this novice model to our handmade line has French Pointed arms - an industry first.

•French Pointed Arms - fastest possible action
•Pinless Construction - stays in adjustment - only novice flute to have this...
•One Piece Core Bar Mechanism - sturdy and secure mechanism - only
  novice flute to have this....
•Enhanced Action G# - just take a picture of the arm of the G#, as it is at a
  45 degree angle, to make it move with greater freedom - thus, we say "enhanced action"
•Open Hole Option - for upper level performance
•B-Foot Option, with Gizmo lever - greater range
•Split-E Option - improved high E response
•Headjoint Options - personal preference
•Curved Head (Suzuki) Option - easier for youngsters
•French Style Case
•Fleece Lined Zippered Case Cover

Quantz 525 Series, Silver Plated Head, with Sterling Silver Plate & Lip Riser.

New from Pearl this year, the 525 Series features a hand-finished sterling silver
                          embouchure plate and riser on silver plated headjoint, body, footjoint and
                        mechanism. Just as you derive most of the benefits of a solid silver instrument
                       from a solid silver headjoint, the sterling silver embouchure and riser deliver most
                           of the benefits of a solid silver headjoint at a price that is quite modest.

Pearl Flute introduced new Quantz 505, which joins the Pearl Quantz series. Now,
 every Pearl Flute, from this novice model to our handmade line has French Pointed arms -
an industry first.

                       Most flutists have had the experience of having the rod that secures the high C key
                       back out causing excessive play at the Bb key. Additionally, the flute machanism will
                       tend to wear excessively at the king post, next to the F# key. The Pearl one-piece
                         core-bar eliminated the possibility of this problem by designing one rod that
                       extends from the high C through the king post, forming a stainless steel bearing for
                        the shaft of the keys for the right hand. The result is a more reliable mechanism,
                            that feels better and is easier to keep in adjustment and to service.

                                        Split E Mechanism

                       For decades, most flutes sold in Europe and Japan have been equipped with a split
                        E key. When Boehm designed the modern flute in the mid-1800's, he designed it
                       with an open G# key. The advent of the closed G# key changed the venting for the
                         high E, making that note difficult to control and to play in tune. The split E key
                           restores the original venting, making this note more stable and in tune.