If you are interested in selling or obtaining a valuation for a haynes instrument, please contact the authorized dealer nearest you. For its age, it is in excellent used condition, showing the expected lightmoderate wear from use over time. But i think you are making a conclusion on every flute that haynesschwelm co made buy your experiences with a few modelsflutes. Haynes publishing is the home of car, motorcycle, scooter and atv manuals, as well as a range of other specialist topics in print and digital formats. The first publicly available haynes flute was number 507, so lessons learned in crafting over five hundred prototypes helped him shape a set of principles that set the benchmark for modern flute creation. With care and caution, william sherman haynes and his brother george haynes fashioned the first haynes flute, a copy of a boehmmendler, at the request of a member of the boston symphony in 1888. Haynes manuals, set of manuals for automobile repair and other do it yourself projects. Their mastery with metals soon led them to form the most prestigious and longestlasting flute company on the planet. Amelita gallicurci, manuel berenguer, and william s. This flute was made for the spanish flutist manuel berenguer see photo 34 in haynes group, miller photograph collection, first flute of the chicago opera and flute soloist for the soprano, gallicurci see. Flute pro shop was named a top 100 music retailer for 2015 by namm summer technique. Haynes handmade flute open hole b foot sn 33888 wow 1929 wm.
Haynes has been producing professional flutes for a century or so. The first 506 flutes made by the haynes brothers bear the jc haynes bay state flute company name. Haynes flutes currently offers two headjoint styles. Haynes was born in brighton, suffolk county, massachusetts, in 1830. I have a silver haynes flute, openhole, cfoot, serial number 31409 that i would like appraised for possible sale. In particularly nice condition and done with straubinger pads.
So his name is attached to the typical silver cylindrical boehm flute that became standard equipment for players of the french flute school for the next hundred years. Answered by a verified musical instrument appraiser. The serial number is 353xx, which places the date of manufacture in 1966. Devin flung a desperate look over his shoulder, saw hewet fending off two men behind him, and looked ahead in time to see ten men in light armor ride out of the trees up ahead and drive straight for him. Haynes as foreman and later manager from 19, but established himself independently in 1926.
Haynes company, flute makers since 1888, loves to tell this story, and show the accompanying snapshots. It was made in 1994, purchased in 1995, and completely repadded by haynes in 1999 have documentation available. It was made in 1961 during the classic or golden age of the william s. Haynes has developed crafting techniques and methods that have been adopted as the paradigm in the flutemaking industry. Haynes automobile company, a defunct american automobile company. In 1972 the groups headquarters were established in sparkford. This book tells the story of the flute in the musical life of europe and north america from the twelfth century to the present day. Amadeus flute, haynes flute dealers, haynes flute headjoints.
Flutacious the west coast flute and specialty shop. William sherman haynes flute in c contributor names. They were quickly considered the heart and soul of the manufacturing operation. William and george began their flute making career at the jc haynes company no relation to the haynes brothers in boston. We are delighted to announce that, as of january 2020, we have reached the goal for the wm. Not only did miller attain a deep knowledge of flutes and the history of flutemaking from his. While flutes in various shapes and constructions have been among the most popular musical instruments in history, the modern concert flute, also known as a western concert flute, is. Embossed keys, ferrules, and embouchure plate edge. The drawn tone holes caught on and became the standard method of flute making, and by the early 1920s his allsilver flutes had supplanted his wooden flute production. Louis lot 1807 96 louis lot became official supplier of flutes to the paris conservatoire on louis doruss appointment as flute professor in 1860.
The flute was an important part of these groupings. Was overhauled a few years ago still in very good shape. We use cookies to give you the best possible experience on our website. Haynes first established his name as a flute maker through his dedication to exacting detail in every instrument that left his workshop. Flute making came to boston in the late 19th century when william s. With care and caution, william sherman haynes and his. Written from a practical perspective and addressed to performers it is the first book to attach frequency values to pitch names and describe where, when, and why. The modern flute has come a long way since its beginnings as a primitive wind instrument made from vulture wing.
In a comprehensive and authoritative account of the flutes. When you play a haynes flute, you know that you are playing a flute with more than 125 years of history, a flute of uncompromising standards. Golden years were in the 1950s for these instruments look for serial numbers in the 19xxx21xxx range approx. Truly one of the nicest haynes ive ever played and this includes the two that i sold to flute great gary schocker. In 1956 john haynes, at 16 years of age, wrote his first book on the austin 7.
I am looking to sell my haynes flute, a ljd deveau model. Their mastery with metals soon led them to form the most prestigious and longest lasting flute company on the planet. Haynes flute is commissioned and handcrafted to your exacting specifications. In 1898, george haynes invented the process of extruding tone holes from silver. From its humble origins today the flute occupies a commanding position across many genres from european classical music jazz. A complete guide for students and performers oxford musical instrument series 9780195373080.
Flutists know haynes as a company with a deep history in american flute playing and flute making, said nfa president joanna bassett. Hammer music company located just outside ne philadelphia in bensalem, pa. In boston, the great flute war takes a new turn the new york. You know that you are playing a flute with a history of more than 125 years of mastery in flutemaking behind it. Every haynes instrument is a delicate balance of art and precision engineering. William sherman haynes flute in c physical objects. Haynes history and where this serial number fits in. Haynes bring the instrument to life, creating the ultimate catalyst for an exquisite musical experience. Each flute must first be designed and constructed to the strictest of tolerances, then the artisans at wm. During this period, italian and netherlands flute makers experimented with the size of the flutes bore, added an e flat tone hole and divided the flute into sections that made storage and travel easier. Haynes flutes are known the world over for that sound. Flute pro shop takes great pride in selling the very best examples of the art of flute making.
With the one exception of a little missing cork the flute looks to be in mint condition. Haynes q4 classic sterling silver flute offset g, bfoot. Haynes international, a us corporation specializing in corrosionresistant metal alloys. It is the first history to illustrate the relationship that has bound the instrument, its music, and performance technique together through eight centuries of shifting musical tastes and practices. Historically, haynes has developed crafting techniques and methods that have been adopted as the paradigm in the flutemaking industry. Haynes boston vintage silver flute in d flat government purchase. When you play a haynes flute, you know that you are playing a flute with a history of more than 125 years of mastery in flutemaking behind it. Quality furniture, mattresses and rugs at affordable prices.
He was the son of a sea captain and a school teacher. Artisans at haynes will make your flute to your uncompromising. The flute is made of solid silver, and is a plateau model. I have a 1940 haynes sterling silver flute and want to. The company was founded in 1888 and is one of the worlds leading makers of concert flutes. Soldhaynes commercial golden age model 1950 offset g. Haynes articles at american flute guild official history. Artisans at haynes will make your flute to your uncompromising standards. How much can the flute be worth and where is the best place to sell it. I have a 1940 haynes sterling silver flute and want to know what its approximate value is and how to sell answered by a verified musical instrument appraiser. When you play a haynes flute, you know that you are playing a flute with a history of more than. Again i am not bashing you, but is it possible that a few models they made, or a few instruments were of the fine quality as the haynes flute.
Locations in virginia beach, newport news and richmond. It is clean, has all new pads, and is a very nice instrument. In boston, the great flute war takes a new turn the new. They were some of the same people that made the wsh flutes. It needs an overhaul but should i overhaul before i sell, or is that too risky. Flute stands power lung flute flags flute totes books gift cards. Haynes, a 23yearold silversmith apprentice in the rhode island jewelry industry, opened a. If a customer subsequently purchases or consigns a completed flute sale from within 30 days, we will gladly credit the. Powell started as a jeweller, engraver and flute player, he made his first flute in 1910 from silver teaspoons, watch case and silver dollars after hearing barrere performing during a tour of america. A modern historical summary of the flute and its music, by howard mayer brown, jeremy montagu, ardal powell, and jaap frank, appears in the new second edition of the new grove dictionary of music and musicians. Haynes classic cut solid silver headjoint tube, lip plate, risewall and crown. Through the years, haynes has been the choice of legendary players including william kincaid, georges laurent, john wummer, and jeanpierre rampal, just to name a few.
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