{"product_id":"grassi-silver-plated-closed-hole-french-style-flute-grfl810","title":"Grassi Silver Plated Closed Hole French Style Flute [GRFL810]","description":"\u003ch4 class=\"product_title entry-title\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nationalmusic.com.au\/assets\/images\/grassi-flute-800.jpg\"\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e  \u003ch4 class=\"product_title entry-title\"\u003ePrestige Flute\u003c\/h4\u003e  \u003cdiv class=\"woocommerce-product-details__short-description\"\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003csmall\u003eGR FL810\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThe Ida Maria Grassi Closed Hole Master Flute is ideal for those looking for an intermediate instrument with a very stable and fluid action. Designed for great projection. The flute has an excellent intonation and is easy to play on all registers. The E mechanism further facilitates the emission and the G off-set is ideal for those with small hands. The French-type mechanics and the Prestini pads ensure perfect closure of the keys over time. The flute is equipped with all the accessories for those who start playing: wooden case with bag, cleaning cloth and rod.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cul\u003e \t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKey:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e C\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e \t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKey types:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Covered Keys, French Pointed key Arms\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e \t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeadjoint:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eNickel-silver, Silver-plated\u003c\/li\u003e \t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFootjoint:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e C\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e \t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBody:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eNickel-silver, Silver-plated\u003c\/li\u003e \t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eG key: \u003c\/strong\u003eOffset\u003c\/li\u003e \t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eE Mechanism:\u003c\/strong\u003e Included\u003c\/li\u003e \t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePads:\u003c\/strong\u003e Prestini Traditional Pads\u003c\/li\u003e \t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExtras:\u003c\/strong\u003e Professional Case, Cleaning Rod \u0026amp; Care Cloth included\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003ch4\u003eAbout Ida Maria Grassi\u003c\/h4\u003e  \u003cp\u003eOur brand had its historical beginnings with the intuition, courage and determination of an entrepreneur. A woman with a dream: to produce high quality wind instruments characterised by a distinguished Italian style.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eEverything began immediately after the war in a small garage in via Dezza in Milan. It is here that \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIda Maria Grassi\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/em\u003estarted to manufacture flutes and piccolos that in a short time got the attention of the American market and led her to open a factory in Cinisello Balasamo.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eBut\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Ida Maria Grassi's\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e real ambition was to build saxophones.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eFate had it that at the end of the 1950's, numerous workers from a saxophone factory with economic problems turned to her in search of work. \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIda Maria\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eGrassi\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e, seeing this as an opportunity and, at the same time, moved by respect for the expert craftsmen, founded her second factory in Quarna located in the Piedmont region. The opening of this establishment provided economic stability to the whole surrounding area.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eIn a short time, \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIda Maria Grassi's \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003ebrand became internationally notorious, and the entrepreneur, during an interview said of herself:\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"I was able to craft quality wind instruments in Italy and abroad with an Italian name and I think I can be proud of it.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eA legacy of passion and charisma that combined with technological innovation make each \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIda Maria Grassi\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e instrument so special and unique.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e ","brand":"Ida Maria Grassi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47368460697829,"sku":"GRFL810","price":749.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0269\/6937\/4838\/files\/GRFL810.jpg?v=1753787609","url":"https:\/\/www.allmusicdirect.com.au\/products\/grassi-silver-plated-closed-hole-french-style-flute-grfl810","provider":"All Music Direct","version":"1.0","type":"link"}