William S. Haynes AF680SE-BO 'Amadeus' Intermediate Flute in Silver Plate

Haynes Amadeus AF680SE-BO Concert Flute Overview

The Haynes Amadeus AF680SE-BO is an established intermediate concert flute designed for advancing musicians seeking the Haynes approach to scale, response, and flute making in an accessible step-up instrument. The AF680 occupies a practical position between student flutes and the company’s handmade professional models, making it a thoughtful choice for serious ensemble, solo, and collegiate playing.

Haynes Amadeus AF680SE-BO Concert Flute Specifications

• Instrument Type: Concert flute
• Key: C
• Headjoint: Classic solid silver headjoint
• Body and Mechanism: Silver-plated
• Keywork: Open-hole French pointed-arm keywork
• G Key: Offset
• Footjoint: B footjoint
• E Mechanism: Split E mechanism
• Case: Fitted hard case with zippered case cover
• Accessories: Wooden cleaning rod and open-hole plugs
• Serial number: B2405503

Condition & Setup

This floor model flute is in excellent playing order and has been professionally serviced, set up, and play-tested. Its polished surfaces present very well, with little visible handling wear. The instrument includes its fitted hard case, zippered case cover, wooden cleaning rod, and open-hole plugs.

Who the Amadeus AF680SE-BO Concert Flute Is For

The AF680SE-BO is well suited to advancing students, adult players, teachers, and woodwind doublers who need an intermediate flute capable of supporting increasingly demanding ensemble and solo work. Its solid silver headjoint offers room to develop tonal color and dynamic control, while the ergonomic configuration and extended low range suit players moving into collegiate literature, chamber music, and serious community or school ensemble performance.

Common Questions About the Haynes Amadeus AF680SE-BO

How does the AF680 fit within the Amadeus flute range?

The AF680 is a step-up Amadeus model combining a solid silver headjoint with a silver-plated body and mechanism. It is intended for players who want greater tonal flexibility than a standard student flute without moving directly to an all-silver professional instrument.

What does the split E mechanism contribute?

A split E mechanism improves the venting configuration for third-octave E, helping many players achieve a more secure and centered response on that note.

What kinds of playing suit this model?

The AF680SE-BO is appropriate for concert band, orchestra, chamber music, solo study, pit work, and collegiate-level development. Its configuration provides the features commonly sought by advancing flutists while retaining the practicality of an intermediate instrument.

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