Vintage 1963 W.S Haynes Handmade Solid Silver Flute, New Pads, with 14K Gold Lip; with Case

WICHITA BAND INSTRUMENT COMPANY,  since 1953! 

Wichita,KS

Vintage 1963 Handmade Wm. S. Haynes solid silver flute; serial #32,479

French keywork to low B, length is 636 mm (A = 440), the tube thickness is .016 inches and the embouchure measures 9.8 X 12.0. Theobald Boehm recommended the embouchure size to be “10.0 X 12.0, slightly square”. Which means our flute is the perfect candidate for having the ideal tone-color….not brassy, but smooth and quite sophisticated. Total weight is 476 grams. All pads and corks are new. Sold with the original Haynes leather case and a modern case cover.

The original embouchure is of solid 14K yellow gold and is so faintly stamped.Created in 1963, when the Haynes family still owned the Boston workshop.As one of the “Golden Age” Haynes flutes, we note that suggested price on a new instrument would approach $17,000.

Recommended for the adult amateur or a discriminating musician who appreciates the wonderful voice of a “Golden Age” Haynes. 

The engraving to the body section is still crisp, has not been over-polished.

Yes, the flute plays well at A = 440, not 435, but also not 442 or higher.  

Recommended to the adult amateur who might want a “comfortable” pro-quality flute, one that sings wonderfully, with a superb lower register.

All pads and corks are new, from our workshop in Wichita.

More questions?  Yes, please do contact us, as we’re always delighted to speak with flootie-persons.

 Flute questions?

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***GR/Wichita

HG

Wichita Band Instrument Company is a small musical instrument emporium located in the center of the USA.  The owners are Kansas natives Gary L. Ray and his two sons. 

Founded by a woodwind repair technician in 1953, we soon will commence our seventy-first year in business.

We're not a "back bedroom" operation but can report that we are the owners of a proper "brick and mortar" workshop.

We enjoy a sterling reputation for ethical business transactions and confirm to our friends and clients the simple fact that we expect to be in business forever.

Wichita Band's service warranty is the same as it's been for more than four decades:

"ALL new and all used instruments sold by Wichita Band Instrument Company come with our 24 month service warranty. It's 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. In the event of cracked or damaged wood sections, we will repair at no cost to the customer or replace the section and charge the customer only for our net costs for the replacement section. Often, wood replacement parts are supplied from the manufacturer at no charge. The customer is responsible for shipping and insurance charges. Cases and plating finishes are not covered by our service warranty but are sometimes covered by factory guarantees."

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. It's our "service after the sale" promise and has been since 1953!

 In the event that a customer requires service under factory guarantees or Wichita Band's service warranty, the item must be returned to us and not directly to the manufacturer.**** WICHITA BAND INSTRUMENT COMPANY / WICHITA, KANSAS /  USA