There is no compromising quality in the Jupiter DiMedici 1221ES Alto Flute. It is a nickel-silver and silver-plated alto flute with a sterling silver headjoint, equipped with French pointed arms, double skinned pads and a split E mechanism. Jupiter's DiMedici alto flutes incorporate traditional aesthetics and design into a modern performance instrument. This fine quality alto ships with both a straight and a curved headjoint. Its scale and key design allow the serious player to perform with confidence and control throughout all registers. The 1221ES comes with a durable French case and a case cover.