{"product_id":"william-s-haynes-af482-co-amadeus-student-flute-in-silver-plate","title":"William S. Haynes AF482-CO 'Amadeus' Student Flute in Silver Plate","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHaynes AF482-CO Amadeus Student Flute Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe William S. Haynes AF482-CO Amadeus is a French (open-hole) student flute built using the same manufacturing system as Haynes Q Series instruments, designed to help advancing players develop consistency, response, and control. It pairs a Haynes Amadeus hand-cut silver-plated headjoint with a sterling silver riser to support a stable, centered sound, along with a silver-plated body and mechanism, drawn tone holes, and modern, service-friendly keywork features for intermediate study and ensemble playing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHaynes AF482-CO Amadeus Student Flute Specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKey: C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Silver-plated headjoint, body, and mechanism; sterling silver riser\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeadjoint: Haynes Amadeus hand-cut silver-plated headjoint\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBody: 0.016 inch \/ 0.40 mm tubing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTone holes: Drawn tone holes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKey system: French (open hole), offset G\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFootjoint: C footjoint\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePitch standard: A=442\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMechanism details: Pointed key arms; stainless steel springs; Lucien Deluxe felt pads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCase: Included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition \u0026amp; Setup\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrand new with full manufacturer's warranty. This flute has been professionally serviced, set up, and play-tested to verify key regulation, pad seal, spring tension, and headjoint fit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho the AF482-CO Student Flute Is For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Haynes AF482-CO Amadeus is a French (open-hole) student flute designed for intermediate flutists who are moving beyond a fully-closed-hole instrument and need a dependable platform for improving tone, intonation, and technique. The hand-cut Amadeus headjoint with sterling silver riser is intended to provide a stable foundation for developing embouchure focus and dynamic control, while the open-hole, offset G layout supports standard pedagogical fingerings and modern playing posture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis model is a practical fit for serious school, youth orchestra, and studio study where consistent response matters and maintenance needs to be straightforward. The silver-plated body and mechanism, drawn tone holes, pointed key arms, stainless steel springs, and Lucien Deluxe felt pads reflect a build aimed at long-term use and predictable servicing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Questions About the Haynes AF482-CO\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does AF482-CO mean on this Haynes Amadeus flute?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAF482-CO refers to a Haynes Amadeus model in C (concert flute) with a C footjoint and French open-hole keywork; the “offset G” layout is part of the standard configuration listed for this model.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the Haynes AF482-CO suitable for an intermediate player moving to open holes?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. This is a French (open-hole) flute intended for advancing students who are developing finger technique, pitch control, and tone refinement and want a headjoint and mechanism built for consistent response.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the headjoint and riser material on the AF482-CO?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt uses a Haynes Amadeus hand-cut silver-plated headjoint with a sterling silver riser, paired with a silver-plated body and mechanism.\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":53779821986157,"sku":"AF482CO","price":1535.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0608\/3461\/files\/7133818.jpg?v=1787330401","url":"https:\/\/www.brassandwinds.com\/products\/william-s-haynes-af482-co-amadeus-student-flute-in-silver-plate","provider":"The Mighty Quinn Brass and Winds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}