{"product_id":"william-s-haynes-q1-classic-professional-concert-flute-in-silver-plate-sn-4435","title":"William S. Haynes Q1 Classic Professional Concert Flute in Silver Plate","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWilliam S. Haynes Q1 Classic Concert Flute Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Haynes Q1 Classic is the opening model in the Q Series, offering the company's handmade Classic headjoint design in a professional open-hole concert flute. Its combination of a solid silver headjoint, silver-plated body and mechanism, and drawn toneholes gives advancing and professional players a practical entry into the Haynes Q lineup. This particular instrument is clearly identified as a Q1 Classic and carries serial number 4435.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWilliam S. Haynes Q1 Classic 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: Handmade solid silver Classic headjoint\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBody and Mechanism: Silver-plated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKey Style: Open hole\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFootjoint: B foot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeywork: Offset G, split E, C# trill\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCase: Fitted Haynes hard case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccessories: Open-hole plugs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSerial Number: 4435\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition \u0026amp; Setup\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis lightlly used flute is in excellent playing order. As a pre-owned instrument, it has been professionally serviced, set up, and play-tested. It is in very good cosmetic condition, with faint handling and polishing marks and a tiny dark surface mark near the headjoint crown. The fitted Haynes hard case shows exterior scuffing, edge wear, and an area of residue or discoloration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho the Q1 Classic Concert Flute Is For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Q1 Classic is suited to advanced students, conservatory musicians, teachers, and professional players seeking a Haynes handmade headjoint with a silver-plated body and mechanism. It occupies the first tier of the Q Series, making it particularly relevant to players who want the Haynes headjoint concept without moving to the solid silver body of the Q2 or the more extensive solid silver construction of the Q3.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Questions About the William S. Haynes Q1 Flute\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does the Q1 differ from the Q2 and Q3?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Q1 uses a solid silver handmade Classic headjoint with a silver-plated body and mechanism. The Q2 adds a solid silver body, while the Q3 extends solid silver construction to the body, mechanism, ribs, and posts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy is the handmade Classic headjoint significant?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe headjoint is the player's primary interface with the flute and has a substantial influence on response, articulation, and tonal flexibility. The Q1 provides Haynes's handmade Classic headjoint while retaining the more economical silver-plated body construction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan the open-hole keys be used with plugs?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The included open-hole plugs allow selected key cups to be closed when desired, which can be useful when adapting hand position or transitioning to fully open-hole playing.\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":"Direct Sale","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53931682824557,"sku":"Q1-4435","price":2124.15,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0608\/3461\/files\/7137472.jpg?v=1788984823","url":"https:\/\/www.brassandwinds.com\/products\/william-s-haynes-q1-classic-professional-concert-flute-in-silver-plate-sn-4435","provider":"The Mighty Quinn Brass and Winds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}