Altus Flutes

For over 40 years, Altus has had hand-crafted flutes that embody the ideal of vintage inspiration and modern technology. Created by Master Flute Maker Shuichi Tanaka, each Altus flute reflects his passion to combine the finest flute-playing with premium materials and artistry. The meticulous design of the flutes and the acclaimed Altus scale offers excellent intonation, carefully tuned harmonics, and balanced registers. 

In 1977,  Mr. Tanaka met British flutist William Bennett. Their shared interests in music, culture and flute making developed into a friendship and close collaboration. This partnership led to the development of the ALTUS scales, an integral part of these extraordinary instruments.

In 1981, 

• The first Altus flute was made in 1981. The brand was established to produce world-class handmade flutes tailored for professional musicians. Altus Flutes' core value has always been simple - "to produce a sound with the right harmonic structure at the right pitch."

• Start making flutes with 900 Coin Silver and .958 (Britannia) Silver.