Di Zhao DZ-801 Series Flute

Advanced Intermediate Flute  |  Solid Sterling Silver  |  For Serious Students

What Is the DZ-801?

The Di Zhao DZ-801 is the top model in Di Zhao’s student flute line — and it shows. Built with a solid sterling silver headjoint and body, professional-grade keywork, and hand-padded keys, it occupies a meaningful step between a typical intermediate flute and a fully professional instrument. For students who have developed real technique and are ready for more responsive, resonant equipment, the DZ-801 is worth a serious look.

This flute is a good fit for advanced high school students, honor band and youth orchestra players, and anyone who has outgrown their current instrument but isn’t yet ready to invest in a handmade professional model.

Why the Solid Silver Body Matters

Most student and intermediate flutes use a silver-plated body over a base metal core. The DZ-801 uses solid sterling silver throughout — headjoint and body both. This matters because silver resonates differently than plated metal. The sound carries more depth, projects better in large ensemble settings, and gives the player more control over tone color across all three registers.

For students working on dynamics, phrasing, and expressive playing, the solid silver construction responds more noticeably to changes in air support and embouchure. That responsiveness is something a student will begin to feel almost immediately after switching from a plated instrument.

How the DZ-801 Plays

The hand-cut Di Zhao headjoint is one of this flute’s strongest features. A well-cut headjoint shapes how freely the flute speaks, how easily soft passages respond, and how naturally the tone sits in tune across the full range. Players who move to the DZ-801 from earlier Di Zhao models or comparable intermediate flutes often notice that less effort is needed to produce a clear, centered tone — especially in the upper register.

The professional pointed key arms add mechanical strength to the action, keeping the mechanism stable during fast technical passages. The Pisoni pads, with professional shimming, create a reliable seal across all tone holes — which translates to clean articulation and even response from note to note.

The overall feel is smooth and controlled, well-suited for solo and ensemble repertoire at the advanced level.

Materials & Construction

Configuration Options Available at August Muse

The DZ-801 is available in several configurations. The standard models stocked or orderable at August Muse include:

• DZ-801 BOF — B foot, Offset G, Open hole, Pointed arms
• DZ-801 BGF — B foot, Inline G, Open hole, Pointed arms
• DZ-801 BEF — B foot, Offset G, Split-E Mechanism, Open hole, Pointed arms

Additional options include a C# trill key and D# roller, which are available on the 801 series. Custom headjoint variations — including 10k and 14k gold riser headjoints — can be special ordered through August Muse.

Offset G
C# Trill Key
D# Roller
Split-E Option
Custom Headjoint Available

Who This Flute Is Right For

• Advanced middle school or high school flute students
• Youth orchestra and honor band players
• Students working on solo and ensemble festival repertoire
• Players who have outgrown a standard intermediate flute
• Students seeking a strong step toward professional-level performance before investing in a handmade instrument

What’s Included

• Cherry-red wood protective case
• Cleaning rod
• Manufacturer warranty

A Note from August Muse

Available at August Muse — Elizabethton, TN

The Di Zhao DZ-801 Series is available through August Muse in downtown Elizabethton. We work with students and families to find instruments that support long-term musical growth — not just what’s in stock, but what’s right for where a student is heading. Stop in or contact us to learn more.