RARE 1935 Wm. S. HAYNES FLUTE, HANDMADE, FRENCH KEYWORK / C for sale in Wichita, KS
WICHITA BAND INSTRUMENT COMPANY, since 1953! Wm. S. Haynes, hand-made, Golden Age " flute, number 12,874 (1935) A = 440. For the flutecollector, the website for the W.S. Haynes flute company is of real value. All flutes, back to before 1900, are postedon the site. It's possible to learn the dateof manufacture and a bit of info on the specifications of each Haynes instrument. In 1935,Haynes produced 393 silver flutes. The shorthandof manufacturing specifications is a bit, however, confusing. As we read the chart, only a small number ofhand-made instruments were produced: perhaps fewer than twenty. Our flute,serial number 12874, was completed in January of 1935. It's shown as "t.h.m."with closed G#. Not sure what thatmeans, but we can confirm... Number 12874has built with full hand-made specs. Thatmeans soldered tone-holes, in-line G, extended key-arms and no adjustingscrews. I spent anhour yesterday comparing Haynes #12874 with Louis Lot #4202. I find the two flutes very similar. The Haynes, however, was constructed with.016 tube; the Lot measures .014 or abit less. The embouchureon our Haynes measures 10.2 X 11.8 mm, rather square in design. That's close to Theobald Boehm's originalrecommendation of "10.0 X 12.0, slightly square". Soundinglength is 601 mm and the head has not been cut or shortened or altered in anyway. We noteseveral "sterling" stamps on the instrument. From the late forties until recently, allHaynes silver flutes were built with .900 alloy, not sterling. We acquiredthe flute from a fellow who told us he bought it for his wife. And his wife simply did not like theinstrument. And we do understand why. The pads appear to be new or close to it,but they did not seat well. Wedisassembled the keywork, replaced half the pads, re-shimmed and seated theothers. We're pleased to report theflute now plays very well indeed, with a vintage Haynes singing voice that'squite unlike anything that's today made in Boston. So we givethis gem a top recommendation for a serious flutist but must say that it is nota modern "easy play" flute. Practicescales and Bach cello sonatas for three or four days and you'll discover it tobe a very special instrument. Highlyrecommended vintage Haynes that's quite different from the flutes oftoday. Flute questions?Write me! Always glad to hear from flute people! ************************************************************************ *** In January of 2023 our smallworkshop in Wichita will celebrate seventy years in business. Over the decades, we've repaired andrestored more than two hundred vintage French flutes from Louis Lot, Bonneville,Claude Rive and Buffet-Crampon plus hundreds of professional-quality flutesfrom Haynes and Powell. Today we haveeight employees including four of the finest repair technicians in the country. We're happy to report, a sterling reputation for top-quality restorationand ethical transactions. We are not amateurs, nor are we a "back bedroom"operation. We would be pleased to furnish you with references attesting to theabove. Wichita Band Instrument Company is asmall musical instrument emporium located in the center of the USA. We've beenin business since 1953 and have had the same owner since 1963. Originally wewere a repair shop that specialized in woodwind and sax restoration. Today wehave eight employees including four of the finest repair technicians in thecountry. Virtually ALL the items we sell have been fully reconditioned in ourown shop, although we do sell a few unrestored historical instruments eachyear. Wichita Band's service warranty isthe same as it's been for more than thirty years: "ALL new and all used instrumentssold by Wichita Band Instrument Company come with our 24 month servicewarranty. It's in addition to any factory guarantees. For two full years, wewill repair or replace, whichever in our estimation is the more advisable,pads, corks, springs or other parts required, at no charge to the customer. Thecustomer is responsible for shipping and insurance charges. Cases and platingfinishes are not covered by our service warranty but are sometimes covered byfactory guarantees." Wichita Band Instrument Companymaintains a repair department capable of restoration work of the highestquality. Even though repairs are essentially "free" for the first two years,after that period has expired, we remain at your service to maintain and repairyour musical equipment forever. It's our "service after the sale" promise andhas been since 1953! In the event that a customerrequires service under factory guarantees or Wichita Band's service warranty,the item must be returned to us and not directly to the manufacturer. International shipping is available. Buyers outside of the USA are responsible for all import duties and customs clearance charges in their respective countries. Ebay authorized payment methods: PayPal or credit/debit cardprocessed through our internet merchant account. WichitaBand Instrument Co. In January of 2023, oursmall workshop in Wichita will celebrate seventy years in business. Over the decades, we'verepaired and restored hundreds of woodwind instruments, specializing in woodwindsfrom the early twentieth century and before. Today we have eight employees including four of the finest repair technicians in the country. We're happy to report, a sterlingreputation for top-quality restoration and ethical transactions. We are not amateurs,nor are we a "back bedroom" operation. We would be pleased tofurnish you with references attesting to the above. *** WICHITA BANDINSTRUMENT COMPANY / WICHITA, KANSAS / USA ***
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