![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() The gizmo key helps facilitate the high C - you can read more about its history in our previous post on the gizmo key. A B foot flute would have a range that extends down to B, so it would have three tone holes on the footjoint, a B key, and (on Powell flutes) a gizmo key. With this range, there are only two tone holes on the footjoint, no B key, and no gizmo key. So, what exactly are the differences between a C foot flute and a B foot? Well, the C foot, as you can see in the photos, has a range that extends down to C. ![]() The BGF would have a B foot, inline G, and French cups. A CGF would have a C foot, inline G, and French cups. If the code begins with a C, it's a C foot - if it begins with a B, it's a B foot. You will notice codes for various model numbers. You can see a listing of these models on the Powell Sonar é page of the Powell website. Powell Sonar é flutes are available as B foot or C foot models, which are actually identified by the first letter of the model. So, for example, if you were to by a Custom with a C foot, you could purchase an additional B foot as well. In fact, there is an option to buy an additional foot for the custom flutes. This includes, Signature, Conservatory, and Custom models. With Powell Flutes, every model is available as either B Foot or C foot. Was this a mistake? Of course not! It was simply a C Foot flute. The footjoint seemed a bit "shorter" and seemed to be missing a tone hole. We recently came across a Powell Aurumite Conservatory flute in the testing room, and something seemed a bit different. ![]()
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