A beautiful example of American handmade flute making. Lamberson serial #487 offers the craftsmanship, character, and distinctive sound for which N.D. “Tip” Lamberson flutes are sought after.
This flute features a solid silver body and mechanism, soldered tone holes, open holes, inline G, B footjoint, and a silver headjoint with a gold-plated lip plate. The matching NPL markings appear on both the flute body and headjoint.
Tunes to A=442, making this vintage handmade flute well suited to modern ensemble pitch while retaining the tonal character associated with Lamberson instruments.
The flute presents beautifully, with remarkably clean cosmetics due to an extensive Professional Overhaul.
Lamberson flutes were individually handmade in Elkhart, Indiana, in relatively small numbers, and surviving examples in this condition offer an interesting opportunity for both the serious player and collector.
Specifications:
- Maker: N.D. “Tip” Lamberson
- Serial number: 487
- Handmade in Elkhart, Indiana
- Solid silver body and mechanism
- Soldered tone holes
- Open-hole
- Inline G
- B footjoint
- Silver headjoint
- Gold-plated lip plate
- Tunes to A=442
- Original-style wood case
A wonderful opportunity to own a distinctive piece of American flute-making history—one that remains very much a player’s instrument.
Comes with a 1-year warranty!
No sales tax charged outside Texas.
Easy trial with return label sent if needed.
