Haynes Schwelm Flute Serial Numbers

My favorite tech tells me that he has a Haynes flute with plateau keys and the following description: 'Drawn tone hole, offset G, C foot. Sterling throughout. No model number on flute'. He didn't provide the serial number in his email but I have asked and I know that I can determine the year in which it was made from that information. But is there a way to determine the model? Maybe the absence of a model number is a clue in itself, similar to vintage Buffet R13 clarinets bearing no model number (just wondering).

All suggestions welcome. There is no model number as they only really made 2 basic models, drawn or soldered tone holes (different keywork) in open or closed hole. The one you mention should say 'the Wm. S Haynes Flute' and have a serial number below that. The better ones were after about 14,000 and have the low C# spatula rather than 2 foot rollers.

From serial number 20,000-30,000 tend to be the ones people like. These are great doubler's flutes and heavy. Really good condition (new pads, no marks) should be in the $1,500 range and needing work about $800. Nuance Vocalizer Free on this page. Well I like Bill McBirnie's tone and he is still using his Haynes flutes from the early 70's. They were some of the best flutes available when he bought them I'm sure and over the years he has worked out the nuances to play it in tune.

But it does seem to me that the changes made to flutes over the last 20 years or so, have probably improved the quality of the tone one can achieve, and achieve it easier. I don't think players like Galway would have dumped their Haynes flute unless they were going to something that improved their playing. My first Haynes was a standard model I had in 1969. AT the time I found that it was a great flute and dark sounding (they were.018') but with time, I found the heads a bit lacking compared to modern ones, even from large makers. I get older Haynes and Powell heads and just have trouble selling them as even a standard modern sterling head tends to play better. I can even turn out a $300 head that sells better than the vintage Boston ones. Different story with their newer heads but they tend to be expensive.

Haynes Schwelm Flute Serial Numbers. You may register your new Haynes flute and your vintage Haynes flutes by clicking on the Register button. Haynes-Schwelm flute. Schwelm- who worked for Haynes and later was the foreman. PROFESSIONAL MODEL SERIAL NUMBER 6146 C FOOT CLOSED HOLE REPADDED/OVERHAULED. Flute and Sax Serial Numbers A compilation of serial numbers of the most popular manufacturers of the 20th cenntury. Haynes Louis Lot; Powell.

An alternative to the Haynes would be an H. Bettoney which can be found with good pads for under $700 and the real winner is the old Sterling Selmer US flutes that are common with military markings. These are usually in the.020.022' range and really powerful. Also can be found in mint condition for about $1,000 or less. I wouldn't go much over $1,200 for any of the Haynes standards as you can find a nice Yamaha with the plated keys for less and it probably will play quite well. 5 1 Upmix Software Informer. Rampal's flute was in this serial range 1958 (27242 - 28333). As far as the other guys statement, if you like Galway's tone & concept, well, thats great, thats the 'modern' sound, I suppose.