Vintage 1925 W.S Haynes Solid Silver Flute, French (open) Keys, New Pads; with Case

WICHITA BAND INSTRUMENT COMPANY,    since 1953! 

Wichita,KS

Vintage W.S. Haynes, solid silver, 100% USA-made, flute, fully reconditioned and a superb player! serial #8694

Wm. S. Haynes solid silver flute number 8,694 ( 1925 ). FRENCH (OPEN HOLE)  keywork to low C,  in-line G, extruded tone-holes, flat pad cups.

Constructed with .018 silver tube (foot and body), head is .016.   French (open) keys, inline G and C foot

Sounding length is 601 mm (A=440), the embouchure measures 10.1 X 12.0, giving the instrument a wonderful  feminine voice.  Please note that the head has not been shortened or altered in any way.  The flute plays well at 440 pitch, not 435.

Total weight is 423 grams. All pads and corks are new or close to it. The 1920's case is original.

Verne Powell was vice-president of the W.S. Haynes firm until 1926 and flutes from that early "Boston Golden Age" have a voice that is unique...full, dark, and wonderful.  We’ve been told that Powell cut the embouchures and did the engraving on all flutes from the early to mid 1920’s.

The 1923  Haynes catalog notes that there had been recent interest in French models and so, in October of that year was born the first “French”.  One flute was made in 1923 and 29 the next year, 31 examples were produced in 1925.

We note that #8694 has been played very little since new: keywork is still tight, the engraving to the body and head is still sharp.

The instrument is not for every flutist, of course. But we quite like the way it performs and feels. It's a totally comfortable and beautiful lady in whom we have no hesitation in giving our full recommendation.

****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