Extra-clean Pre-eastman W. S. Haynes Handmade 1970 Flute 100% Made In USA

Haynes hand-made, best model pre Eastman Winds flute. Haynes #38,637 (1970), hand-made, best model Golden Age / pre Eastman Winds flute.

You're seeing this superb flute as "works in progress". Play-tested by us when we acquired, the decision made to replace all pads and corks and to lightly polish the metal.

Look for more photos tomorrow.... Restoration work should be completed by July 27. The solid silver tube measures. 014 inches (body and head). JULY 25: ALL RESTORATION NOW COMPLETE. VERY good example, clean, tight, easy to play, clear down to low C!

Sounding length is 601 mm (A = 440) and the flute now has all new pads and corks from our shop. Embouchure measures 10.1 X 12.2 mm. Its a fine fully hand-made Haynes with French (open holes). The flute plays very well. Its an excellent Haynes that shows superb workmanship and tone-color.

Please note the original case, that's almost perfect! The flute was constructed with inline G, and soldered tone-holes. Sounding length is 601 mm (A = 440). All pads are new, from our workshop in Wichita. "Traditional Haynes scale", not "Cooper Scale" or "Deveau Scale" or "Short octave Scale".

This one was built to the A = 440 traditional tuning that was, (still is, among some pro players) the preference of all the professional players. A FEW WORDS ABOUT OUR SENDING ON APPROVAL. Weve had the same policy for half a century, are always happy to send almost anything for a short trial period.

Five days is, we believe, sufficient for a trained musician to decide if the item sent them is a good match. With flutes and piccolos, we remove all the keywork, then give the bodies (no keys on them) a quick bath. Soap and water, but not long enough to harm the finish. Keys are lightly sprayed with a disinfectant and pads are lightly swabbed with the same. Then, back in the case after a spray to the exterior and carrying handles of the case.

Not sure what the other shops are doing about this issue (Ive asked, have had no replies), but we think our clean-up work is exactly whats required to keep everybody safe. The Haynes company is still in business in Boston and yes, they still make a superb flute in that workshop.

That the vintage instruments from Haynes are superior. Wichita Band Instrument Company is a small musical instrument emporium located in the center of the USA. Weve been in business since 1953 and have had the same owner since 1963.

Originally we were a repair shop that specialized in woodwind and sax restoration. Today we have 12 employees including six of the finest repair technicians in the country. Virtually ALL the items we sell have been fully reconditioned in our own shop, although we do sell a few unrestored historical instruments each year. Due to the heavy demand for our services, we do no school repairs, and very few walk-in repairs.

With a used flute from OUR shop, you know its in the finest condition when it arrives at your home! Heres what we do to all used flutes we sell.

The instrument is taken apart and everything washed clean. Dings are next burnished from body, head and foot. After the body-shop works been completed, we swedge hinge-tubes tight again and re-fit them to the flute body. Finally, pads and corks are replaced and the instrument play-tested.

Pre 1950 French flutes often require more than twice the restoration time that we need for a modern Haynes or Powell. We use thin double-skin pads of the highest quality and shim each pad in the manner of the best Boston makers. We dont float flute pads with shellac, as did the original Paris workshops.

Its in addition to any factory guarantees. For two full years, we will repair or replace, whichever in our estimation is the more advisable, pads, corks, springs or other parts required, at no charge to the customer. Wichita Band Instrument Company maintains a repair department capable of restoration work of the highest quality. Even though repairs are essentially free for the first two years, after that period has expired, we remain at your service to maintain and repair your musical equipment forever. Its our service after the sale promise and has been since 1953!

Anything we sell can be sent to you for a short approval period without obligation. Were happy to respond to any and all questions about flutes and other musical instruments, but please dont write and ask Whats grannys mellophone worth? The item "EXTRA-CLEAN PRE-EASTMAN W.

HAYNES HANDMADE 1970 FLUTE 100% MADE IN USA" is in sale since Wednesday, July 22, 2020. This item is in the category "Musical Instruments & Gear\Wind & Woodwind\Band & Orchestral\Flutes". The seller is "wichitaband" and is located in Wichita, Kansas.

This item can be shipped worldwide.

Model: Handmade, soldered tone-holes
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Type: Concert Flute
Headjoint Material: solid silver
MPN: Does Not Apply
Body Material: Sterling Silver
Brand: Haynes
Key Type: French, C foot