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Haynes Custom or Classic flute directly from the Haynes Boston Showroom. Please go to the Products section to research and choose your Haynes Custom flute. If you would like a flute or headjoint shipped to you on trial, please fill out the Instrument Trial Form and we will promptly contact you. You can contact Alan Weiss directly ([email protected] or 978-268-0600 ext. Where can I purchase an Amadeus by Wm. Haynes flute? We have an extensive dealer network with great flutes in stock.
Please go to the to find the nearest Amadeus by Wm. Haynes dealer. Do you have any flutes and/or headjoints in stock? We always have a selection in stock. Please contact us for a trial. How long is your waiting list? It usually takes approximately 4 months to build most Custom flutes and 1 month for most Classic flutes.
How is an order confirmed? We require a 50% non-refundable pre-payment. The balance is due upon your flute’s completion. Haynes Company take credit cards?
Yes – We accept Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover cards. Do you have financing? We are a family run business that understands musicians’ needs. Please contact us so we can consider your needs. How do I register my Haynes instrument? You may register your new Haynes flute and your vintage Haynes flutes by clicking on the Register button.
We will keep you abreast of Haynes Flute news. What year was my Wm. Haynes flute made?
We can help you determine the year in which your Wm. Haynes flute was created by its serial number.
Please contact Alan Weiss at 978-268-0600 ext.212. Can my Haynes instrument be repaired? We are pleased to offer repair services on a limited basis.
Warranty repairs are given priority. Please contact us at 978-268-0600 ext. Haynes Company offer workshop tours to the public? Yes, we would love to have you visit! Please email all requests in advance to. Haynes Company provide letters of appraisal?
For a nominal fee of $15.00 per letter, the Wm. Haynes Company will provide an insurance replacement letter. Haynes Company sell used flutes? We do not sell used instruments, but often our Dealers have fine pre-owned flutes. PLEASE IF YOU HAVE FURTHER QUESTIONS.
I have recently purchased a flute, and I know little to nothing about them, so I was hoping you could help me find out what I have. I purchased it at a Police Auction (it was recovered but unclaimed property) for very little money, simply because I knew it was of a higher model, and solid silver. The middle section bears the makers label, as follows: The Haynes Flute MFD BY Wm. Boston, MA Reg. I will describe the flute to the best of my abilities, but I warn you, I know little to nothing about this instrument. I am a drummer!
I have looked for a serial number, however the only number I can find is not where I have seen other serial numbers on your flutes, i.e. Located below the manufacturers label. Instead, the number '118' is located on the body of the middle section of the flute, hidden below the rods.
Is this the serial number? If not, where would I find it? On the top section of the flute (the mouth piece section), there is an inscription of the manufacturers initials (WSH), nestled within one another, and above and below, the words 'Reg. Trade mark', as seen below: Registered (WSH) Trade Mark. The only other marking on the flute is the letter 'F', located on the bottom section of the flute, again, hidden below the rods.
I have been told this is a builder's initial. Is this true? If so, who was the builder? This flute is of the open pad variety, with 17 pads running down the body, three on the lowest section.
I am fairly certain it is solid silver. After looking on the haynes web site, this flute looks similar to both the Handmade French flute, as well as the LJD LightWeight model. The flute is in its original case, which appears to be leather or something similar. The case is complete with the manufacturer's tag. The flute also comes with its original cleaning rod. The inside of the case is in mint condition, where as the outside is a little scuffed up. I am interested in finding out as much as I can about this instrument.
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It is in near perfect condition, as far as I can tell, with no damage to the body or any levers/pads. The pads are all completely intact and seemingly in very good condition, as are all the cork bumpers behind the levers. I would especially like to know the model and appx. Date of manufacture.
Also, an appx. Value of the flute. I would like to know of the history of this flute, if possible, and anything else you would be able to offer. I have been told that this flute may be around 50 years old, but I am not sure. Thank you in advance for your time.
Chris Mattoon and Katya Pozniakova. Dear Chris, It sounds as if you have purchased a handmade Haynes flute by some of the descriptions you have given.
It is obviously very difficult to tell though without actually looking at the instrument. I've personally tried several Haynes flutes over the years of playing, and know that they are wonderful flutes. I'm not sure if the 118 number is the serially number of the instrument because if it was, I would think that you would have a flute that was made within the first few years of Haynes production. However, difficult to be sure without looking at the instrument.
Generally the serial number is on the barrel of the body of the flute (the big middle section, below the Haynes inscription). I'm not sure what the letter 'F' stands for. I think my biggest suggestion would be to call Haynes and talk to them personally. They can give you the best and most correct information about the flute. Most companies may even have a database of information, especially if it's one of their older instruments. Depending on where you're located I would suggest taking it to a music store (if you're in N. California, I can suggest a wonderful place ) if not, well, I MIGHT still be able to suggest some places.
If you do have a handmade instrument and depending on the condition, it could be worth a couple thousand dollars, most likely no less than 2000 dollars. Just so you know the difference, a handmade Haynes is completely handmade, the tone holes are individually soldered (it's a little difficult to describe in an email, but in essence, the hole is cut into the tubing and the chimney - which is what the key hits to cover the hole - is then soldered on. The tone hole (chimney) has a 'sharper edge' to it, compared to one that looks like it has been 'rolled over' to have a smoother edge).
Also, the french key arms are different than the one on the LJD model. The LJD model is a production flute with extruded or rolled tone holes. This is a process where the tone holes are actually pulled out of the tubing. (a little cheaper process and faster opposed to the soldered tone holes) Also, the keys on the LJD flutes do not have the normal french key arms, I unfortunately do not know how to describe the way they look in an email. Perhaps you saw pictures on the haynes website. But like I said, contact Haynes, they will be able to help you out, and they're very nice and accomodating there!!
Best of luck!
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