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Oops! I was wrong when I said the Haynes was 440 pitch - it is actually a 435 pitch, making it "flat as a pancake" compared to newer flutes. However, I will send a note to artist in residence to confirm that some intonation may be affected by shortening headjoint by 3 mm. However, considering that m...

Yippee - good news! With a feeling of resignation, and some trepidation I planned a 300 mile round trip to Washington Music Ctr in MD this month to look for a new flute in the $1500 range. But.....had good news from Haynes yesterday. Head flutemaker said cost to repair toneholes will be a "mere" $34...

To one and all: I very much appreciate the recommendations for a replacement flute, as well as the really great information about head joints, fancy extras, and the comments about repairing the Haynes. I consider myself to be an educated person, but realize that I know very little about flutes! Howe...

To Pied Piper: Brief history of vintage 1927 Haynes: family owned since 1936, played by talented older brother, played by me in HS, given to me by brother's widow in 1992 in original falling apart case. My husband had it overhauled in 2000, was given a value of $2100 and technician said it was in ex...

My much loved 1927 Haynes flute needs about $2500 in repairs and Haynes has advised me that it's not really worth the cost to repair. Three tone holes have been overzealously burnished, causing loss of rims. Am considering Amadeus, Azumi, or Sonora, but can't test any before January, in the $1500-$2...