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Haynes, Wm. S.

25050

Boston, USA

Stamp: Engraved on barrel: (curved) THE HAYNES FLUTE / (STRAIGHT) MFD BY / WM. S. HAYNES CO. / BOSTON, MASS. /25050 / REG. TRADE MARK Engraved on headjoint: (curved) REGISTERED/ (monogram) WSH / (reverse curve) / TRADEMARK

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Manufacture Date: Made c. 1955

Hallmarks:

Comments: This silver Alto flute speaks easily, with a warm and lovely tone.

Material: Alto Flute with solid silver body and keys. Tube appears to be .019".

System: Alto Flute with C foot.

Condition: In excellent condition. Plays well, but could use a complete repadding in the fairly near future.

Pitch: Pitched at A=440.

Sounding Length: Sounding length 790 mm.

Measurements:

Weight: 720 g.

Case: In original case.

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This alto flute was made c. 1955 for Harold Jeter, and is being sold by the Jeter family.

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The right hand is wonderfully simple, and largely follows the C flute pattern, only larger.

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The left hand mechanism is where the maker's creativity on an alto flute shines. Here we see a very simple and elegant solution, including the gracefully curved arm to the G touch.

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My favorite part on this flute is the thumb mechanism. Graceful and effective, this makes for a comfortable left hand.

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The tone holes are drawn and rolled.

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The embouchure, at 10.88 x 12.80 mm is only slightly larger than a C flute hole.

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The side G# with typical backclutch to it's right. The alto mechanism requires a second backclutch, to go around the post below the Bb. This second backclutch is also three pieces, but the third piece is under the longer spade.