Howel Roberts Wooden Flute Headjoints

These exquisite headjoints are handmade in Germany by Howell Roberts. They are tuned to modern pitch and fit easily into the modern flute. They are crafted completely out of one piece of wood-lip and body. The tenon mounts are in sterling silver. These unique headjoints respond exceptionally well, satisfying the most discriminating flutists.


Howel Roberts Headjoints
Blackwood Highlight Model
This model is made of grenadilla wood with a rosewood inlay in the embouchure. The tonal quality is bright and stays clear and direct over the flutes' full range. The rosewood inlay in the grenadilla wood acquires a subtle darkness to the sound.Boxwood Model
The wood has for centuries been used for making woodwind instruments. It has a bright, sweet quality that can also be made rich and colorful by the player.Cocuswood Model
This model has always been the elegant one among the various flutemaking woods. A dense, brown wood, it gives a clear, colorful sound. The tone is direct, rich and pure in quality.