Vintage Haynes Silver Handmade French Flute, B Foot, C# Trill, D# Roller, #45219

Description

This wonderful Haynes Solid Silver Handmade French (open holed) Flute, soldered tone holes, with a B Foot, a C# Trill, and a D# Roller, serial number #45219, is appropriate for any level of player. A beginner will learn from this instrument and never grow out of it. An expert flutist will be able to achieve beautiful tone with technical facility.
This instrument was built in the late 1970's and Haynes told me it belonged to classical and jazz flutist Hubert Laws. If that detail is important to you, please verify by contacting Haynes.
Photos show the flute without a recent polishing. It has not been played for 6 years. The pads look excellent (see photo) but adjustment may be required. This flute has received excellent care with the best technicians available in New York.
This 40+ year old flute has the expected wear and tear, including a barely noticeable indentation or dip in the lip plate's far side (see lip plate photo) that does not affect playability. Includes case and case cover.
Please email before bidding with any questions or comments. If sending an offer, please write to ask for more photos or more information in advance. This flute is not returnable.
This flute will be shipped carefully packaged via Fed Ex or via US Postal Service with insurance and tracking.
Shipments to Hawaii or Alaska, or anywhere outside of the continental USA, will be required to pay actual shipping costs including all customs fees.
If you want the flute shipped to Hawaii, Alaska, or outside of the continental USA, you must email me your location in advance so I can quote you the shipping charges. Then you can add shipping charges to your bid. Otherwise, your payment will be immediately returned to you.