{"product_id":"william-s-haynes-af680se-bo-amadeus-intermediate-flute-in-silver-plate-sn-b2405503","title":"William S. Haynes AF680SE-BO 'Amadeus' Intermediate Flute in Silver Plate","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHaynes Amadeus AF680SE-BO Concert Flute Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Haynes Amadeus AF680SE-BO is an established intermediate concert flute designed for advancing musicians seeking the Haynes approach to scale, response, and flute making in an accessible step-up instrument. The AF680 occupies a practical position between student flutes and the company’s handmade professional models, making it a thoughtful choice for serious ensemble, solo, and collegiate playing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHaynes Amadeus AF680SE-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: Classic solid silver headjoint\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBody and Mechanism: Silver-plated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeywork: Open-hole French pointed-arm keywork\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eG Key: Offset\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFootjoint: B footjoint\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eE Mechanism: Split E mechanism\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCase: Fitted hard case with zippered case cover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccessories: Wooden cleaning rod and open-hole plugs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSerial number: B2405503\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 flute is in excellent playing order and has been professionally serviced, set up, and play-tested. Its polished surfaces present very well, with little visible handling wear. The instrument includes its fitted hard case, zippered case cover, wooden cleaning rod, and open-hole plugs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho the Amadeus AF680SE-BO Concert Flute Is For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe AF680SE-BO is well suited to advancing students, adult players, teachers, and woodwind doublers who need an intermediate flute capable of supporting increasingly demanding ensemble and solo work. Its solid silver headjoint offers room to develop tonal color and dynamic control, while the ergonomic configuration and extended low range suit players moving into collegiate literature, chamber music, and serious community or school ensemble performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Questions About the Haynes Amadeus AF680SE-BO\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does the AF680 fit within the Amadeus flute range?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe AF680 is a step-up Amadeus model combining a solid silver headjoint with a silver-plated body and mechanism. It is intended for players who want greater tonal flexibility than a standard student flute without moving directly to an all-silver professional instrument.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does the split E mechanism contribute?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA split E mechanism improves the venting configuration for third-octave E, helping many players achieve a more secure and centered response on that note.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat kinds of playing suit this model?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe AF680SE-BO is appropriate for concert band, orchestra, chamber music, solo study, pit work, and collegiate-level development. Its configuration provides the features commonly sought by advancing flutists while retaining the practicality of an intermediate instrument.\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":67330063565165,"sku":"AF680SEBO-CRB2405503","price":1274.15,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0608\/3461\/files\/7137447.jpg?v=1790379085","url":"https:\/\/www.brassandwinds.com\/products\/william-s-haynes-af680se-bo-amadeus-intermediate-flute-in-silver-plate-sn-b2405503","provider":"The Mighty Quinn Brass and Winds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}