{"product_id":"william-s-haynes-af480-co-amadeus-student-concert-flute-in-silver-plate-sn-b2407943","title":"William S. Haynes AF480-CO 'Amadeus' Student Concert Flute in Silver Plate","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWilliam S. Haynes Amadeus AF480-CO Concert Flute Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Amadeus AF480-CO is a student-level Haynes concert flute designed to provide developing musicians with an accessible introduction to the company's established flute-making approach. Its configuration combines practical student-focused construction with a sterling silver riser and the Haynes A=442 scale, making it a thoughtful choice for lessons, school ensembles, and advancing study.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWilliam S. Haynes Amadeus AF480-CO Concert Flute Specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstrument Type: Concert flute\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKey: C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConstruction: Silver-plated headjoint, body, and mechanism with sterling silver riser\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKey Configuration: Offset G\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFootjoint: C footjoint\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClosed holes\/Plateau Keys\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScale: Haynes A=442 scale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCase: Fitted ABS molded hard case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccessories: Wooden cleaning rod\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSerial number: B2407943\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition \u0026amp; Setup\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis floor model is in excellent playing order and has been professionally serviced, set up, and play-tested. The polished surfaces and visible keywork present in excellent cosmetic condition. A fitted hard case and wooden cleaning rod are included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho the Amadeus Concert Flute Is For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Amadeus concert flute is suited to advancing students beginning open-hole study, school musicians developing more precise finger coverage, and adult players who want a student-level flute associated with the Haynes design tradition. Its open-hole layout rewards accurate finger placement; musicians who prefer fully covered keys may be better served by a plateau-key model.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Questions About the William S. Haynes Amadeus\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does closed-hole keywork offer a developing flutist?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClosed-hole keywork\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e (also called plateau keys) offers a developing flutist \u003c!--qkimaf bZdrUd_r\/HugV6--\u003e\u003c!--cqw1tb bZdrUd_r\/HugV6--\u003eimmediate playability, ergonomic comfort, and faster initial progress\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[[[null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,[247864,null,0]]]]--\u003e because the fingers do not need to perfectly seal an open hole to produce a clean note.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow is the Amadeus line positioned within the Haynes flute family?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmadeus is the student-focused line from William S. Haynes, offering developing musicians an accessible introduction to the company's flute design tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat are the practical benefits of the offset G and C footjoint?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn offset G places the left-hand G keys in a more natural position for many players. The C footjoint provides the standard concert-flute range to low C while keeping the instrument lighter and more straightforward for developing musicians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.quinntheeskimo.net\/Pics\/HaynesLogo\/HaynesLogo1.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin-left: auto; display: block; margin-right: auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.quinntheeskimo.net\/Pics\/HaynesLogo\/HaynesLogo1.jpg\" alt=\"Haynes Logo\" align=\"middle\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe are proud to be an authorized Haynes dealer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Eastman Music Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53930920771949,"sku":"AF480CO-CRB2407943","price":679.15,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0608\/3461\/files\/William-S_-Haynes-AF480-CO-Amadeus-Student-Concert-Flute-in-Silver-Plate_faebe827.jpg?v=1789035077","url":"https:\/\/www.brassandwinds.com\/products\/william-s-haynes-af480-co-amadeus-student-concert-flute-in-silver-plate-sn-b2407943","provider":"The Mighty Quinn Brass and Winds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}