The Maesta series is at the heart of the Pearl handmade flutes and has been the jewel in Pearl's crown for many years. Maesta originality is shown in the use of "Pristine" Silver (.970), which offers an astonishing projection of sound when compared with traditional .925 Sterling Silver. They can be fashioned using traditional soldered tone holes or contemporary drawn tone holes. The Maesta 9701RBCDH reflects precision and artisan-level craftsmanship in handmade flutes. A rare treat and a wonderful instrument, one that a good musician can spend a lifetime getting to know.