Miyazawa Head Joint - MZ-3A - Gold Plated Lipplate and Riser
This handmade Miyazawa headjoint is made of sterling silver (.925) and the lip-plate, riser, crown and the inside of the tube are plated with gold. The headjoint is made in the MZ-3A design, a classical version of the modern head joint. It has a somewhat higher resistance which is preferred by the stronger player. It is designed to have a full, powerful sonority.
About Miyazawa
Miyazawa is one of the well-known Japanese producers of top quality handmade flutes and headjoints. The company was founded in 1969 by Masashi Miyazawa, who combined traditional craftsmanship with state-of-the-art technology, with the goal of producing the perfect flute. Today, Miyazawa keeps this philosophy in existence. As a result, every Miyazawa flute and headjoint is a combination of proven traditional techniques and groundbreaking technologies. Handmade with great care, to meet your highest expectations.
Miyazawa Headjoints
The headjoint is the most personal part of your flute and, being the part where the sound-waves are produced, has an important influence on the sound of your instrument. Miyazawa headjoints are handmade and developed in collaboration with world-renowned flutists. The headjoints are available in various high quality materials and material combinations. Throughout the years, Miyazawa has developed a significant range of headjoints with all their own character. We are very impressed with the consistent quality that Miyazawa realizes in making their headjoints.
Features of this Miyazawa MZ-3A flute headjoint
- Tube material: Sterling silver (.925)
- Lip plate material: Sterling silver (.925) - gold plated
- Riser material: Sterling silver (.925) - gold plated
- Crown material: Sterling silver (.925) - gold plated
- Cut: MZ-3A
- Comes in a deluxe wooden case
Fitting this Miyazawa headjoint to your flute
There are no global standards for the size of the connection between headjoint and flute. Even flutes and headjoints of the same brand will not always fit perfectly. Fortunately, our flute repairman can make almost any headjoint fit your flute. This service is free of charge, but for this we need your flute in our shop to fit.
For questions about this Miyazawa MZ-3A head-joint head please feel free to contact us.