Haynes flutes serial numbers

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If you wish to have your flute valued please contact your nearest Haynes Dealer for assistance. What year was my Wm. Haynes flute made? We can help you determine the year in which your Wm. Haynes Flutes were manufactured between the years of by its serial number. Please visit our Serial Number Look-up Page for details.

Please note - although we can help with determining the age of a Haynes Custom or Q Series Flute - we are unable to give precise manufacturing dates for Amadeus Flutes.

Can my Haynes instrument be repaired? He had his older flute with him and asked if the Haynes Company could make a copy with sturdier keywork and a more comfortable scale.

The artisans at the company were thrilled to make an instrument to his specifications and began making the great maestro's first Haynes flute. In the s the Wm. Haynes Company averaged approximately 1, instruments per year. They made three styles of C flutes, the commercial model with drawn toneholes — with open or closed keys and "Y" arms, a handcrafted French model that came standard with thinwall. Headjoint designs were also studied during this time. Careful research led to innovations such as varying riser height, over-cutting, under-cutting, and lipplate design, signalling the end of the "old style traditional" headjoints.

Jacques pictured with John Fuggetta. Fuggetta dies - the Fuggetta family continues to operate the company. Qian Ni pictured owner of the Eastman Company, originally came to Boston from Beijing in to study the flute.

Ni was directed by his teacher to purchase a headjoint to improve his playing, and being keen to develop an American sound, he found himself at the Wm.

Decades later when the Haynes Co. Ni seized the chance to purchase the venerable company. Following the acquisition he set about a program of enhancements and redevelopment, which included hiring some of the best and most respected flutemakers in Boston. He invested in new manufacturing techniques and personnel to re-energize and reinvigorate the company into a modern, dynamic 21st Century operation. The P style headjoint is also released. Haynes moves to a state-of-the-art facility with improved manufacturing space, a beautiful showroom, and room to expand.

In response to changing trends, a new Lightweight Mechanism was developed. With records stretching back over a hundred years - there is a LOT of data! With personalized quirks and idiosyncrasies peppered throughout - sometimes things get a little strange! Some serial numbers have been lost entirely, others appear to jump around a little - and certain serial numbers, especially towards the beginning and end of each year, can be a little out of sync - but as a resource - we feel this is pretty close!

There are flutes per page - so a lot to click through - but with the Serial Number search function - simply enter the number you wish to look up in the search bar, and the Manufacturing Date and Specification will be displayed automatically. Or simply scroll through the pages and pages!