William S. Haynes 5P ST OCDB Concert Flute Overview

The William S. Haynes 5P ST OCDB is a professional Custom concert flute from one of the established names in American flute making. Haynes flutes have long been respected by orchestral, chamber, and solo players for their refined construction and capacity for individual tonal development. This particular instrument combines the Haynes Custom platform with 5% gold-alloy construction, a specialized headjoint, and keywork features selected for an experienced player's technical and musical requirements.

William S. Haynes 5P ST OCDB Concert Flute Specifications

• Instrument Type: Concert flute
• Key: C
• Model: 5P ST OCDB Custom
• Playing Level: Professional
• Body Material: Solid 5% gold alloy
• Tone Holes: Soldered
• Key Type: Open-hole
• G Key: Offset
• Trill Key: C# trill key
• D# Key: Roller
• Footjoint: B footjoint
• Tube Wall Thickness: .016 inch
• Headjoint: Custom Haynes 5% gold headjoint
• Riser Material: 14K gold
• Case: Fitted black hard case with case cover
• Accessories: Open-hole plugs, polish cloth, cleaning cloth, and paperwork
• Serial Number: 54774

Condition & Setup

This floor model is in excellent playing order and has been professionally serviced, set up, and play-tested. Its polished gold-alloy body shows faint hairline surface marks under close inspection. The keywork and components are intact, and the instrument is supplied in its fitted hard case with case cover.

Who the 5P ST OCDB Concert Flute Is For

This Haynes is intended for professional flutists, advanced conservatory players, and serious orchestral, chamber, or solo musicians who specifically value gold-alloy construction and a highly individualized professional setup. The open-hole keywork, offset G, C# trill key, D# roller, and B footjoint support the technical expectations of an established player, while the Custom headjoint invites close evaluation of articulation, resistance, color, and projection in relation to the player's embouchure and musical goals.

Common Questions About the William S. Haynes 5P ST OCDB

What distinguishes a 5% gold-alloy flute body?

Gold-alloy flute construction is generally selected for its characteristic balance of density, resistance, tonal color, and projection. The soldered tone holes are individually attached to the body rather than drawn from the tube, reflecting a traditional professional construction method used in high-level flute making.

What is the role of the 14K gold riser in the headjoint?

The riser forms the chimney between the embouchure plate and headjoint tube, placing it at a critical point in the production of the airstream. A 14K gold riser contributes its own material characteristics to the response and tonal profile of this Custom Haynes 5% gold headjoint.

What do the offset G, C# trill key, D# roller, and B footjoint provide?

The offset G supports a more natural left-hand position, while the C# trill key expands fingering and trill options. The D# roller assists movement between the footjoint keys, and the B footjoint extends the flute's range to low B.

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