{"product_id":"william-s-haynes-af482-co-amadeus-student-concert-flute-in-silver-plate","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\n\u003cp\u003eThe Haynes Amadeus AF482-CO brings the respected Haynes flute-making tradition to a student instrument designed for developing players. Its open-hole keywork, offset G layout, and C footjoint provide a practical configuration for school ensembles, private study, and continued technical development.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHaynes Amadeus AF482-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\u003ePlaying Level: Student\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKey Type: Open hole\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eG Key: Offset\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFootjoint: C footjoint\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Silver plate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCase: Fitted black hard case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccessories: Open-hole plugs and wooden cleaning rod\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition \u0026amp; Setup\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis lightly used flute is in excellent working order. It has been professionally serviced, set up, and play-tested, and the model and serial number have been verified. The instrument has a bright, uniform presentation, and the fitted hard case is structurally intact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho the AF482-CO Concert Flute Is For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe AF482-CO is intended for students who want an open-hole flute with an accessible offset G mechanism and the familiar range of a C footjoint. It is well suited to concert band, school orchestra, lessons, and advancing individual study, particularly for a player beginning to develop the hand position and finger control used on open-hole instruments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Questions About the Haynes Amadeus AF482-CO\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan the AF482-CO be played before a student is comfortable with open holes?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The included open-hole plugs allow the ring keys to function like covered keys while the player develops consistent hand position and finger placement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does the offset G configuration change?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn offset G places the left-hand G keys in a position many players find more natural, helping reduce unnecessary reach in the left hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the practical role of the C footjoint?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe C footjoint provides the standard low-C range used by most student flute literature while keeping the instrument lighter and more compact than a low-B configuration.\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;\" alt=\"Haynes Logo\" src=\"https:\/\/www.quinntheeskimo.net\/Pics\/HaynesLogo\/HaynesLogo1.jpg\" 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":53931841388909,"sku":"AF482CO-NU","price":679.15,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0608\/3461\/files\/7137474.jpg?v=1788985843","url":"https:\/\/www.brassandwinds.com\/products\/william-s-haynes-af482-co-amadeus-student-concert-flute-in-silver-plate","provider":"The Mighty Quinn Brass and Winds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}