It all started in Boston at the turn of the 19th century when William Sherman and George Haynes produced their first flute. I'm not trying to talk you out of what you may like, but for such an investment it is really worth the time and effort of trying as many other flutes in that class as you can. I have tried both the Q3 and the Q4 and liked them both. Haynes Classic Flute Model Q3 - sterling silver hand-cut Haynes Classic headjoint with silver riser, sterling silver body and mechanism, Haynes pinless left-hand mechanism, drawn tone holes, French (open hole) model, pointed key arms, gold springs, modern Haynes scale, Pisoni S2 … What's really important is the model that is better for you individually. Thanks all! by cflutist » Wed Jan 04, 2012 8:09 am, Post Intermediate flutes are made with a solid silver headjoint and often a solid silver body joint and footjoint as well. by Emmyflute » Tue Oct 11, 2011 9:44 am, Post by sidekicker » Sat Dec 31, 2011 11:11 am, Post I wasn't expecting to like it as much as I did but I was very impressed! I dearly love my vintage Haynes and have been troubled for many years about what, to me at least, has been a steady decline in quality of that brand ever since the 70s when the "Deveau Scale" debuted. I`m now officially saving for a new flute. I own a vintage Haynes from the '60s; however, I would never buy one now because I have serious concerns regarding precisely where they are manufactured and the supposed "quality control" procedures that take place in this country (as opposed to China) before they end up in the buyer's hands. The footjoint on an intermediate flute … Thanks for that advice. The solid silver sounds great. S. Haynes flutes since 1888 emanates through every Amadeus flute. Each Amadeus flute is built to Haynes’ exacting standards. With drawn tone holes, a low C foot and an offset G, this is a great instrument for a fantastic price.. 26160 $3,500.00 Sold Out Di Zhao Bass Flute No. It had a gold risor and a c trill key. She is very knowledgable, but the fact that she liked the flute does not guarantee that you will. by fluteguy18 » Fri Dec 02, 2011 7:59 am, Post There are advanced and beginner level flutes, while on the other hand, there is a difference in configuration; open-hole and close-hole flute. The gold springs are very light. Within a year of her purchase she was begging me to buy it back, extremely unhappy with the instrument she ended up with. Having said that, I would never sell my Haynes because it (and perhaps this is becase of when it's made) is still a lovely instrument (except that it is 440 and w/o the newer scales we have now) and has some really incredible characteristics. My question is: has anyone here yet tried Di Zhao's flutes? Intermediate flutes. good to know Haynes is making a good product now, Thanks for letting us know what you thought of it. So in 2014 Haynes partnered with the ‘Living Legend of the Flute’ to make a signature edition Q Series instrument made to the master’s exacting standards. I would really like to try the Julius Baker model now that Yamaha has changed their scale on their pro models. by fluttiegurl » Thu Sep 29, 2011 9:25 am, Post As for headjoints, you just have to try them out. sidekicker Posts: 310 Joined: Wed Jun 07, 2006 11:58 am Location: Scottish-American in Oklahoma. 4650 $4,850.00 Sold Out Muramatsu Flute No. I love to play flute-alone pieces on it, though. It's a great time to upgrade your home music studio gear with the largest selection at eBay.com. The Haynes Q1 Flute Model is an excellent advanced level flute with the added benefit of a solid silver headjoint, providing warmth and flexibility of tone and dynamic control.The ‘Classic’ series celebrates something of a renaissance for Haynes flutes. Owner of the Haynes Classic Q2 Sterling Silver Flute Offset G 886830128691 are … Amen! That was the biggest reason I switched to a Powell because I didn't like the scale on the Yamaha's. You just have to give them a try. Though, I am a musician and don't have the $$$ to buy a new backup flute. by fluteguy18 » Tue Jan 03, 2012 9:42 pm, Post Just Flutes Blog . While there are several instruments in the flute family, such as piccolo, alto or bass flute, the focus here is on the standard C-flute, which nearly all flautists will primarily perform on in orchestras, bands, chamber ensembles and solo. My understanding is that they are another, China-based, intermediate flute company. With a reputation that spans over a century, Haynes flutes represent all that is good about American flute making. The end results are artistically stimulating headjoints which offer flutists color, response, depth, imagination and vibrancy. I was a strangely fortunate beneficiary of what turned out to be (again my opinion) a distrastrous attempt to create a Cooper-like scale on a Haynes. The master flutemakers design and work on each flute before it leaves the Boston workshop. 14k Gold Powell Flute No. Yamaha and Powell seem to be the best two brands that work for me. Save on the GFL-10 Series Flute by Haynes from Giardinelli. But have you looked around at other makes as well? I like her Powell, but love the Williams. by Zevang » Thu Nov 24, 2011 1:56 pm, Post Wm.S.Haynes, BostonSolid Silver Flute#2645 Made c.1913Closed Hole, Offset G, C FootMade During the Heyday of … Top. Moderators: Classitar, pied_piper, Phineas, Post I hope this review helps out anyone that may be in the market for a new flute. So, yes do try many different brands. With its drawn tone holes, pointed key arms, B footjoint, and inline or offset G key options, this flute embodies the standards that set Haynes above the rest. It's a good bit of money to spend on an instrument sight unseen, and it could very well turn out that the Amadeus' don't suit you. Re: haynes flute questions. The Haynes Q2 flute is the most affordable solid sivler model in the line featuring a Solid Silver Haynes Classic headjoint, a solid silver professional body (drawn toneholes) but with silver plated keywork. Which flute did you like better and why? This is also why many professional flutists are selling their once-beloved and expensive, professional Haynes and Powell flutes from that era. If anyone has played any of the Haynes different head joints, please let me know what you thought. Yes, I agree. This was one of the first two brands in what has become one of the most competitive segments of the flute market, a segment that we refer to as the Advanced Intermediate (though others call it … Pre-owned Flutes. This list is not completely accurate, as Haynes serial numbers are not necessarily in chronological order. I've got one that I'm borrowing now, and so far I like it quite a bit. It's eye-opening how reputation can make or break something. Look at the Gemeinhardts -- you can't give them away now, it seems, even the piccolos. I'm not bashing Haynes by any stretch; again, I love my Haynes and will never give it up. For example, serial number 50,000 should have been made in 1995, but was actually made in 1988. I switched to a Williams and then I also fell in love with a Nagahara head. I really liked it. My advice to you would be to try as many flutes as you can, ask as many questions as you can about how/when/where they are made and go from there. I'm delighted you like the Haynes flutes you have tried. So as I understand it, according to Finley all Haynes flutes are now American made. Mine is a Yamaha 461 I played in high school. Hi all, does anyone played a haynes q 3 and q4? I will miss the C# trill though, You're like me..I am a Powell and Yamaha person. My music store wanted 4800 dollars. The Haynes Classic Q-Fusion is a rework of the old Haynes classic flutes, with added modern technology and the improved Haynes scale. Amadeus has the Haynes heart and hands at the core of its forward-thinking design and manufacture. Has anyone played haynes four different headjoints? The close-hole flute has a full-spectrum keywork, but the open-hole flute has keyholes in all five positions. In the 1930 Haynes Flute Company catalogue, William Sherman Haynes expressed the wish to make a flute that more people could easily acquire. S. Haynes is an all-silver instrument that boasts a beautiful, strong sound. Thanks so much for making this announcement FG. This is not a task for the faint-hearted. In choosing a flute, especially at the professional level, the f… Advanced Technique, Performance Questions, Auditions, Recording, etc. Music & Arts is the most trusted source for student instruments and rentals. It's a good bet, but it could also be that they are relatively new on the scene (as compared with Powell, Haynes, and others), and have their hands in other things besides flutes. I agree that I should try as minny flutes as I can. I also tried… Read Full Review Fast & Free shipping on many items! Ever since Powell hit it big with their step-up Sonare line, every flute company is now coming out with a good-quality step-up line. ↳   Intermediate and Advanced Flute Topics, ↳   Intermediate Flute Playing Tips and Questions. These flutes bring the Haynes performance and quality into a price that is affordable. I am surprised but it really does make a difference. Don't buy the flute purely on Kara's review. Haynes, Trevor James, Powell, Muramatsu, and Sankyo are just a few flutemakers who make world-class, handcrafted instruments. I currently play on a Brannen and could not be happier. Unless you have play tested the flute against others that might fit your needs and budget to determine if it's the right instrument for you, it's best to wait a little bit and go through that process. She doesn't like the Williams at all. are very different in physical design than the flute scales from 30 years ago. 12380 $53,280.00 14k Gold Powell Flute and Piccolo $64,280.00 Armstrong Emeritus Flute $1,999.00 ... Haynes Q2 Flute No. by Emmyflute » Thu Sep 29, 2011 8:44 am, Post Which one did you like best and why? The new scales on the flutes made now (Cooper, Bennett, etc.) I most likely will sell the Amadeus and try and get my hands on a Yamaha 600 series flute. However it is an unfortunate necessity these days when buying a new flute to consider just about everything concerning the instrument you may buy -- before you shell out several thousands of dollars for it. Around 1920, Haynes Flutes partnered with Georges Barrere, principal flutist of the New York Symphony, to create the American version of the French model flute - an open hole, soldered tone hole flute, and in 1935, Haynes built Barrere the very first American flute made of Platinum, #14,000. Everyone is different and will have different results on each headjoint. Around 1920, Haynes Flutes partnered with Georges Barrere, principal flutist of the New York Symphony, to create the American version of the French model flute - an open hole, soldered tone hole flute, and in 1935, Haynes built Barrere the very first American flute made of Platinum, #14,000. I love them both, but mostly play on the Nagahara. Flute articles, features and reviews from Just Flutes – Europe's largest supplier of flutes and flute music. The flute is a fun and rewarding instrument, but with many flute types and brands to choose from, finding the right one can be difficult. I just wanted to know what other people thought of it, and Kara said she was going to get one, so I wanted to see what she thought of it. I play an older Haynes and these seemed, to me, to better represent what the Haynes flutes were before. Started in 1927 Verne Q.Powell the instruments were immediately recognized as the very best a flutist could play. by Emmyflute » Wed Nov 23, 2011 11:02 am, Post If you like the flutes, that's great. Get the guaranteed best price on Intermediate Flutes like the Giardinelli GFL-10 Series Flute by Haynes at Musician's Friend. I got to play a haynes q3 at my flute lesson this week. Haynes flutes demonstrate the synergy of 21st century technology and the highest artistic integrity. The Amadeus compares favorably with a Powell or Muramatsu. 9k gold is fused to sterling silver on both the headjoint and body. Get a low price and free shipping on thousands of items. His wish has finally been granted. I spoke to a representative at a big flute company a couple of weeks ago and was told that they are considering dropping the Gemeinhardt piccolo line altogether because it is so badly regarded. If you feel better playing soldered tone holes with a particular headjoint (regardless of what model this is), that's what you must stick with. This flute is made by Haynes. Thanks so much for making this announcement FG. I play on a David Williams headjoint and she plays on a Powell. A Classic headjoint is paired with the Fusion ideal to create an updated, vibrant Classic sound. Haynes flutes are revered world-wide by legendary artists of the past and present, including the great Georges Barrere in the early part of the century and the celebrated Jean-Pierre Rampal today. When you play a Haynes flute, you know that you are playing a flute with a history of more than 125 years of mastery in flutemaking behind it. In making this list, we decided that those interested in flutes in such a price range will likely not need guidance from us, … These instruments feature an open-hole style and typically have an inline G key along with Y arms. Great deals on Haynes Flutes. Testing out a variety of instruments to find one fitting a player’s personal preferences is essential. I should write that I still prefer Yamaha as a backup flute. I used to play on a Philharmoic head with the 14K riser, but I found it took too much air for me. Any thoughts would be great. Sir James Galway began his professional flute playing career on a Haynes Flute, and has several Haynes Flutes in his amazing collection of instruments. Designed by Haynes, Amadeus is handcrafted of sterling silver in the Haynes Beijing workshop, and hand-adjusted by Haynes flutemakers. For example, my sister and I are very much alike, yet have very different preferences in flutes and headjoints. The passion and craftsmanship that has been associated with Wm. Haynes flutes are. by MissyHPhoenix » Wed Jan 04, 2012 8:58 am, Return to “Intermediate and Advanced Flute Topics”, Powered by phpBB® Forum Software © phpBB Limited. The closed-hole flutes are preferred for kids, while pros ace at open-hole flutes. Haynes Commercial #22256 ~ Preowned Listing Price ~ $2,195.00 This Commercial model Flute by Wm. For more than 120 years the William S. Haynes Company has been producing some of the most respected and revered flutes and piccolos in the world. Of course, I have held on to my beloved Haynes, and I always will for sentimental reasons (coming from a poor family, I was only able to have a professional flute like that in my early teens because my grandmother bought it for me), as well as the fact that there is just something about those old silver Haynes flutes -- they have a beautiful high register that is often hard to recreate in other flutes; it's too bad the scale is so bad and they are now (particularly with pitch continuing to rise in orchestras) almost impossible to play in tune. As an owner of a vintage Haynes (pre-Deveau) as my backup flute, I am also glad that Haynes is trying to turn themselves around. I dont know if you knew this or not, but I'd already asked about that flute in another post, because I've already tried it and thought it was the best choice for me. Thanks for adding that Chris. Yes, I like the mechanims better on the Yamahas myself. Amadeus by Haynes The first version of the Amadeus Flutes were released in 2006. While the Amadeus is very nice with a dark mellow sound, it is a tad too dark for my taste. Learn more about our range of Flutes, Handmade Custom, Handmade Conservatory, Signature, Powell Sonaré, Headjoints However, my only references are my 1970s Gemmy M3, and my friend's old Haynes … I am not going to be able to get a new flute until next august. I always wondered why used Haynes fetched less than used Powells. If the money is not a problem, so go for it! The rest of it rocks and sounds very similar to the newer Haynes out today. by sidekicker » Thu Sep 29, 2011 1:11 pm, Post Haynes Classic Q2 Sterling Silver Flute Offset G 886830128691 Review Haynes Classic Q2 Sterling Silver Flute Offset G 886830128691 is a great product and we recommend it to you. And, I am not completely sure what my budget will be. When putting the Nagahara head on the Yamaha it sounded just as big and full as teh Powell, which really blew me away. Created with the advancing flutist in mind, the Q2 pairs a sterling silver Haynes Classic headjoint with a sterling silver body and silver-plated mechanism. I do know I want solid silver body and keys. I promised a few people that I would let them know what I thought of this flute, so I am re posting it as a main topic. Haynes Flute Silver or 5% Gold Alloy $ 11,340.00 – $ 14,550.00 Select options; Haynes Q Series Flute, Q1 and Q2 Models $ 3,300.00 – $ 4,950.00 Select options; Haynes Q Series Flute, Q3 and Q4 Models $ 6,600.00 – $ 9,550.00 Select options; Haynes Flute 5% Platinum Fusion … Haynes Flutes are revered worldwide by legendary Flutists of both the past including the great Georges Barrere and Jean-Pierre Rampal and the present including Emanuel Pahud, Marina Piccinini, Emily Benyon and more! 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