For the past few years, Kanichi wanted to bring something unique in the area of metals to the flute world.  Initially, he considered 16K gold, but after Sir James Galway received his second Nagahara flute (made of 18K gold), Kanichi began thinking of making flutes and headjoints of even purer gold.

Hearing Sir James on his 18K Nagahara at Lincoln Center in March, 2007 was the turning point and inspiration for a special 20K gold alloy. To make 20K gold ideal for flutes, Kanichi developed a special alloy the we call "20K Nagahara Gold".  The first "20K Nagahara Gold" headjoint was purchased by Sir James Galway.  He liked the headjoint so much that he also purchased the first "20K Nagahara Gold" flute.

More information about Nagahara Flutes can be found in our Product Brouchure.