As of May 2023
| Description | |
| Double Contrabass Flute in C $48,800  | Silver Lip-plate, Brass Body with Chrome Plated, Silver Plated Keys, Soldered Tone-hole Stand & Case included. Body Weight: 15kg Height: 2m 40cm Body Full Length: 5.4m Tube Diameter: 80mm Tube Thickness: 8mm Weight w/Case: 30kg Case: 130cm x 45cm x 24cm |
| Contrabass Flute in C $28,000  | Silver Lip-plate, Brass Body with Silver Plated Soldered Tone-hole, B foot joint, Case included. Option: Trill Key ($2,700 up) Option: Flute Stand ($900 up) Option: Bee-mode head joint with switching unit * ($1,700 up) Option: Es & D Roller ($850 up) Body Weight: 4.8kg (40 Ib) Height: 2m Body Full Length: 2.7m Tube Diameter: 60mm Case: 90cm x 43cm x 25cm |
| Bass Flute in F $23,800  | Silver Lip-plate, Brass Body with Silver Plated Soldered Tone hole, E- foot joint, Case included. Option: Trill Key ($2,700 up) Option: Flute Stand ($900 up) Option: Bee-mode head joint with switching unit * ($1,700 up) Body Weight: 3.8kg Body Full Length: 2m Tube Diameter: 50mm Tube Thickness: 6mm Height: 1.5m Weight w/Case: 12.5kg Case: 85cm x 35cm x 15cm |
| Bass Flute in C Vertical $17,400  | Nickel Silver Plated Head & Body Soldered Tone-hole, Silver Lip-plate, A#-foot joint, Nickel Silver Plated mech. Case Included. Option: Silver Body ($3,000 up) Option: Silver Head ($1,100 up) Option: E-Mechanism ($980 up) Option: Open-hole ($980 up) Option: Flute Stand ($900 up) Option: Bee- mode head joint with switching unit * ($1,700 up) Body Weight (1.8kg), Height (103cm) Full Length (1.3m) |
| Bass Flute in C $15,500  | Nickel Silver plated Head & Body, Soldered Tone-hole, Silver Lip-plate, B foot joint, Nickel Silver Plated mech Supporting Rod & Case included. Option: Tube All Silver ($2,800 up) Option: Silver Head ($1,100 up) Option: E-Mechanism ($980 up) Option: Open hole ($980 up) Option: Bee-mode head joint with switching unit * ($1,700 up) Body Weight: 1.8kg Body Full Length: 1.3m Weight w/Case: 8.9kg Case: 69cm x 23cm x 10cm |
| Alto Flute in G $15,600  | Closed-hole Model or Open-hole Model, All Silver, Soldered Tone-hole Option: Fis Foot joint ($1,600 up) Option: E-Mechanism ($850 up) Option: Right-hand Assist Key System ($1,600 up) Option: Bee-mode head joint with switching unit *($980 up) Gold 14K Body is Available Weight w/Case: 1.3kg |
| Concert Flute in C $14,800  | All Silver, Open-hole, B-foot Option: E-Mechanism ($850 up) Option: C# – Trill ($900 up) Option: Bee-mode head joint with switching unit *($980 up) Option: Tube Thickness-Heavy(0.4mm) or Extra Heavy(0.43mm) ($600 up) Tube All 14K Gold, B-foot ($38,000 up) All 14K Gold, B-foot ($65,000 up) Tube All 18K Gold, B-foot ($48,000 up) All 18K Gold, B-foot ($75,000 up) Weight w/Case: 350-500g Case: 43cm x 10cm x 7cm |
| Soprano Flute in F $13,800  | All Silver, Soldered Tone-hole Option: Bee-mode head joint with switching unit * ($980 up) Tube All 14K Gold ($30,000 up) All 14K Gold ($64,000 up) Weight w/Case: 200g Case: 28cm x 8cm x 5cm |
What is the Bee-Mode/Membrane Sound?
The Bee-Mode/Membrane Sound is an innovative device that produces a distinctive and unique sound quality. Developed by Mr. Kotato, this device was designed to replicate the beautiful tones of the Chinese bamboo flute while also resembling the resonant qualities of a bassoon reed. It is discreetly installed within the head joint and covered by a delicate membrane. With a simple touch of a finger, you can seamlessly switch from the regular mode to the Bee-mode. This exclusive device is only available for Kotato flutes and has garnered significant attention from jazz and contemporary music performers. Renowned musicians such as Mattias Ziegler, Robert Dick, and Peter Sheridan have successfully embraced this technology in their performances.
The 1 Hole Bee-mode
The 2 Hole Bee-mode
Please watch the following video clip to hear the Bee-mode in action.
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