About us
At Afflato, we recreate historical woodwind instruments using a unique blend of 3D printing and skilled hand-finishing. Faithful to the originals in sound and feel, our instruments are durable, accessible, and crafted for musicians of all levels—from curious beginners to seasoned professionals.
We craft accurate replicas of historical woodwind instruments, spanning from the Renaissance to the mid-19th century.
Instruments
Testimonials
”Excellent copies of antique instruments reconstructed with rigour, finesse and precision. A great work of research and passion that brings to light new possibilities for all of us historical flute players"
- Marcello Gatti
"Ars imitatur naturam in sua operatione (Art imitates nature in its way of operating). Aristotle reminded us of this: in the same spirit, Afflato’s 3D flutes, faithful reproductions of historical instruments, bring the ancient voice of the traverso to life with contemporary brilliance, thanks to the precision of modern technology."
- Mario Folena
”Federico Xiccato is a Master in his job; he gave the possibility to be in touch with a copy of an historical instruments that reproduce perfectly in measurement and sound what is in the soul of the original."
- Manuel Staropoli
"Afflato’s two flauti d’amore pleasantly surprised me beyond my expectations in terms of sound, timbre, and tuning. I played the original Dejardin instruments at the Bologna exhibition in 2001. Playing them as a pair was a rare thrill, and that thrill continues."
- Gianni Lazzari
”Don’t be fooled by the apparent coldness of 3D-printing technology: Afflato’s hand-finished traversos are the result of Federico’s inquisitive mind combined with Caterina’s excellent craftsmanship. Years of research and experimentation have made their instruments wonderful companions for anyone interested in historical flutes, from beginners seeking an affordable instrument to professionals in search a truly faithful replica.
- Enrico Coden