{"product_id":"william-s-haynes-af580se-bo-amadeus-concert-flute-in-silver-plate-sn-b2400368","title":"William S. Haynes AF580SE-BO 'Amadeus' Concert Flute in Silver Plate","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWilliam S. Haynes Amadeus AF580-BO Concert Flute Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Haynes Amadeus AF580-BO brings the design perspective of an established American flute maker to an intermediate instrument intended for advancing musicians. Its responsive open-hole configuration and familiar Haynes scale make it a thoughtful choice for players developing a more refined tonal concept, technique, and approach to ensemble playing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWilliam S. Haynes Amadeus AF580-BO 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\u003eHeadjoint: Silver-plated with solid silver lip plate and riser\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBody and Mechanism: Silver-plated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKey Configuration: Open-hole keys with offset G\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFootjoint: B footjoint\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCase: Fitted French-style hard case with nylon carrying cover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccessories: Wooden cleaning rod and open-hole plugs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSerial Number: B2400368\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 playing order and shows minimal handling wear. It has been professionally serviced, set up, and play-tested by The Mighty Quinn Brass and Winds. The polished surfaces remain bright, and the instrument includes its fitted case, carrying cover, wooden cleaning rod, and open-hole plugs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho the Amadeus AF580-BO Concert Flute Is For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe AF580-BO is suited to advancing students, adult musicians, teachers, and experienced doublers seeking an intermediate flute with open-hole keywork, a B footjoint, and an offset G layout. Its combination of a solid silver lip plate and riser with silver-plated construction provides a practical bridge between student instruments and more extensively solid-silver flutes in the Amadeus line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Questions About the William S. Haynes Amadeus AF580-BO\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does the AF580 compare with other Amadeus flutes?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe AF580 uses a silver-plated headjoint, body, and mechanism with a solid silver lip plate and riser. Within the Amadeus line, the AF680 moves to a solid silver headjoint, while the AF780 adds a solid silver body and footjoint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does the B footjoint add?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe B footjoint extends the flute's written range down to low B. It also changes the instrument's weight and balance compared with a C-foot flute, making personal preference and playing context important considerations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho benefits from open holes and an offset G?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOpen holes provide direct finger contact and accommodate techniques used in advanced repertoire. The offset G places the left-hand G keys in a position many players find more natural than an inline layout.\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":67855446540653,"sku":"AF580BO-CRB2400368","price":1199.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0608\/3461\/files\/7145148.jpg?v=1793305765","url":"https:\/\/www.brassandwinds.com\/products\/william-s-haynes-af580se-bo-amadeus-concert-flute-in-silver-plate-sn-b2400368","provider":"The Mighty Quinn Brass and Winds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}