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By combining the best of contemporary materials and innovative detail with traditional practice we are producing first rate instruments well known for their musical qualities. Among these should be mentioned evenness of sound throughout the compass, plenty of tonal colour, abundant carrying power and outstanding intonation. They have been compared favourably with the flutes of Louis Lot, well loved by London players.

Each flute is made individually and entirely by hand at our workshop in Somerset. Special care is devoted to the finishing of the instruments to enable them to show their full expressive power from the outset. The consistency between Stephen Wessel's flutes together with their unrivalled long term reliability has won acclaim from players around the world.

Tubes are made from silver with silver soldered tone holes and mouldings (rings). This results in a stress-free, homogenous construction with none of the usual lead solder anywhere in the instrument.

Keywork is in stainless steel, with an optional black inlay on all keys. As steel is much stronger, stiffer and lighter than the materials normally used for keywork there can be less of it; this has a hugely beneficial effect on the sound and responsiveness, while the reduced mechanical inertia provides a valuable aid to rapid playing.

Stephen Wessel flutes are available in a comprehensive range of options but are supplied without headjoints. Experience suggests that customers appreciate the freedom to make their own choice of matching head from the very wide variety available.

The flutes are supplied in a wooden case of English walnut with leather carrying bag.