The Lavoie wooden Étude flute headjoint is the basic model of the symphonic head. It is also made with grenadilla wood, the species par excellence for its sound qualities, notably its warmth, richness and timbre. The differences between the Étude head and the Lavoie symphonic headjoint concern the precious aspect of the materials: the rings are made of aluminum and the tenon in brass compared to rings/tenons in sterling silver or gold for the symphonic heads.  The wood is grade B rather than A. The lips plate have a more standard shape. The embouchure, however, is similar to that of symphonic headjoints.  We thus obtain high performance at lower costs.  It becomes perfect for students, amateur musicians as well as for jazz wind instrumentalists who double on the flute for example.  The playing is easy, the expressiveness is rich with the woody, round and warm color of the tone while the projection is also there thanks to the choice of wood and the know-how of its design.
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The outer diameter of the Lavoie head tenon is 19.7 mm and it works on most Yamaha, Sankyo, Armstrong silver flutes as well as most student models. If our tenon is too wide, it is possible to adjust the connection using adhesive copper paper that we provide if necessary. As for other models of flutes, such as gold flutes, which have a 19.6mm tenon, your professional repairer can easily adjust it to your flute. We can also have it adjusted for you by a specialized technician located here in Montreal for an additional fee. ​
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Very durable thanks to its modern design of wood and metal, it is still appropriate to warn the user that wooden heads require special maintenance due to the sensitivity of wood to humidity. They must be regularly cleaned and dried after use to avoid any deterioration (see interview method).