{"product_id":"william-s-haynes-af482-co-amadeus-student-concert-flute-in-silver-plate-sn-b2503474","title":"William S. Haynes AF482-CO 'Amadeus' Student Concert Flute in Silver Plate","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHaynes Amadeus AF482-CO Concert Flute Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Haynes Amadeus AF482-CO is a student C flute designed to give developing players a traditional French open-hole platform within the Haynes family. It combines an accessible student-market position with design details that support continued study, making it worth considering for school ensembles, private lessons, and concert-band performance.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHaynes Amadeus AF482-CO Concert Flute Specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cul\u003e     \u003cli\u003eInstrument Type: Concert flute \u003c\/li\u003e     \u003cli\u003eKey: C \u003c\/li\u003e     \u003cli\u003eHeadjoint: Silver-plated with sterling silver riser \u003c\/li\u003e     \u003cli\u003eBody and Mechanism: Silver-plated \u003c\/li\u003e     \u003cli\u003eKeywork: French open-hole keys with pointed arms \u003c\/li\u003e     \u003cli\u003eG Key: Offset \u003c\/li\u003e     \u003cli\u003eFootjoint: C \u003c\/li\u003e     \u003cli\u003eCase: ABS stackable hard case \u003c\/li\u003e     \u003cli\u003eAccessories: Cleaning rod and open-hole plugs \u003c\/li\u003e     \u003cli\u003eSerial Number: B2503474 \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition \u0026amp; Setup\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis floor model is in excellent playing order. It has been professionally serviced, set up, and play-tested by The Mighty Quinn Brass and Winds. The flute is in excellent cosmetic condition, with bright, even silver plate and visually intact tubing and keywork. The fitted hard case is also in excellent condition.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho the AF482-CO Concert Flute Is For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe AF482-CO is well suited to students who want to begin working with open-hole keywork while retaining the comfortable reach of an offset G and the familiar range of a C footjoint. Its Haynes A=442 scale and .016-inch tubing place it within a traditional concert-flute design concept suitable for lessons, school ensembles, and advancing study. The included open-hole plugs also allow the player to transition gradually into fully open-hole technique.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Questions About the Haynes Amadeus AF482-CO\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat distinguishes the AF482-CO from the Amadeus AF480-CO?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe AF482-CO uses French open-hole keys, while the AF480-CO uses plateau keys. The AF482-CO is intended for players who want to develop open-hole technique on a student-level Haynes flute.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does the C footjoint provide?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe C footjoint gives the flute a range extending to low C. It is lighter and more compact than a B footjoint, which can be useful for developing players and standard school ensemble literature.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the AF482-CO limited to first-time flute players?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eNo. It is positioned as a student instrument, but its open-hole keywork, pointed arms, and offset G make it appropriate for players who want a flute that can support continued technical development.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.quinntheeskimo.net\/Pics\/HaynesLogo\/HaynesLogo1.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin-left: auto; display: block; margin-right: auto\" alt=\"Haynes Logo\" src=\"https:\/\/www.quinntheeskimo.net\/Pics\/HaynesLogo\/HaynesLogo1.jpg\" align=\"middle\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \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":53931812225389,"sku":"AF482CO-CRB2503474","price":679.15,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0608\/3461\/files\/7137473.jpg?v=1788985548","url":"https:\/\/www.brassandwinds.com\/products\/william-s-haynes-af482-co-amadeus-student-concert-flute-in-silver-plate-sn-b2503474","provider":"The Mighty Quinn Brass and Winds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}