{"product_id":"william-s-haynes-q1-oeb-agr-concert-flute-sn-6587","title":"William S. Haynes Q1 OEB AGR Concert Flute","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWm. S. Haynes Q1 Concert Flute Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Wm. S. Haynes Q1 is a professional-style C (concert) flute from the Haynes Q Series, built with a hand-cut solid silver headjoint paired with a silver-plated body, footjoint, and mechanism. Q Series flutes are crafted at the Haynes Beijing Workshop and receive finishing work by Haynes craftspeople in Acton, Massachusetts, offering modern reliability and a clear, centered sound concept associated with the Haynes approach. This instrument is configured with open-hole (French) keys, offset G, split-E mechanism, a C# trill key, drawn toneholes, and a B footjoint for extended range and standard professional ergonomics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWm. S. Haynes Q1 Concert Flute Specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstrument: C flute (concert flute)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeries: Wm. S. Haynes Q Series (Beijing workshop build; Acton, Massachusetts finishing)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModel: Q1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eO: Offset G\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eE: Split-E mechanism\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eB: B Footjoint\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAGR: Hand-cut solid silver Headjoint\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Silver-plated body and footjoint\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeywork Finish: Silver-plated mechanism\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKey Style: Open-hole (French) keys\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMechanism: Split-E mechanism, C# trill key, drawn toneholes, stainless steel springs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCase: Original Haynes hard case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSerial number: 6587\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition \u0026amp; Setup\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis flute is in excellent lightly used condition. It has been professionally serviced, set up, and play-tested in our shop to confirm key regulation, pad seal, and mechanical function.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho the Q1 Concert Flute Is For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Haynes Q1 is a professional-featured C flute designed for advancing players who want a clear, centered sound and modern mechanism reliability in a Haynes-built instrument. With its hand-cut solid silver headjoint, the Q1 supports flexible tone shading for orchestral excerpts, chamber music, and solo repertoire, while maintaining a focused core that carries well in ensemble playing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis configuration is especially practical for serious students, conservatory players, educators, and working musicians who want standard professional ergonomics and options. The offset G can help many players maintain a more natural left-hand position, the split-E mechanism improves clarity and response on high E in fast passagework, and the B footjoint extends the range while matching common professional repertoire requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Questions About The Wm. S. Haynes Q1\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the Haynes Q1 a professional flute?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Haynes Q1 is a professional-style C flute with core professional features such as a hand-cut solid silver headjoint, open-hole keys, split-E, C# trill key, drawn toneholes, and a B footjoint. It is widely suitable for conservatory study, teaching, and regular performance, while sitting below fully handmade Haynes models in the lineup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does the solid silver headjoint change compared with an all plated flute?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA solid silver headjoint typically offers more tonal flexibility and a quicker, more nuanced response than a fully silver-plated headjoint. On the Q1, the hand-cut headjoint is intended to support both lyrical color and clean articulation across registers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat do split-E and offset G do on this flute?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSplit-E is designed to improve stability and clarity of high E, particularly in soft dynamics and fast passagework. Offset G shifts the G key to a more ergonomic position for many hands, which can reduce left-hand strain compared with an in-line G 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":"Direct Sale","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53619771998573,"sku":"Q1-6587","price":2799.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0608\/3461\/files\/7065686.jpg?v=1785368347","url":"https:\/\/www.brassandwinds.com\/products\/william-s-haynes-q1-oeb-agr-concert-flute-sn-6587","provider":"The Mighty Quinn Brass and Winds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}