Platinum Headjoints

The MANCKE platinum head joint offers an extremely rich, deep and colorful sound. Contrary to the widely held belief that platinum is cold and impersonal, all aspects of color, dynamic range, and articulation are simply broadened and enhanced with medium of platinum. Response and resistance are finely balanced to make a wide range of dynamics possible while maintaining exceptional projection.

All MANCKE headjoints share a consistency of superb workmanship. MANCKE headjoints are designed to project to the fullest extent and at every dynamic with a wide range of color potential and depth of sound. Each model exemplifies the signature qualities of the MANCKE experience – unparalleled responsiveness, control, flexibility, and resonance.

Our wide range of innovative models and combinations of materials offer each flutist the possibility to realize his/her unique, personal sound ideal.

The 14K lip and riser provide the characteristic warmth of gold, comfortable resistance, depth and complexity to the platinum head joint’s overall sound with less overall resistance than the denser 18K.

The 18K lip and riser provide the characteristic warmth of gold, comfortable resistance, depth and complexity to the platinum head joint’s overall sound.

The platinum riser allows for more precise, faster and more secure articulation.  Platinum allows for a larger range of dynamic possibilities and increased projection at any dynamic. The platinum riser elicits more control over tone color, offering either brilliance or an enhancement of the warmth of the gold lip plates, as desired.

This is the ultimate for the extreme possibilities of the platinum head joint. A platinum crown will offer maximum potential in all aspects of projection, response, and color.