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A Student-friendly Addition to the Haynes Family of Flutes





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With the Wm. S. Haynes AF480 Amadeus student flute, blossoming musicians can join the renowned Haynes family of flutes and flute players. As a product of the company’s Amadeus Series, the AF480 is meticulously crafted to inspire and empower flutists as they progress ? specifically beginners and younger students. Manufactured from carefully selected materials at the Haynes Beijing workshop and finished by the master craftspeople in the Acton, Massachusetts-based workshop, the AF480 delivers a professional feel and sound along with exceptional playability to help flutists achieve their musical potential. For the AF480, these features include silver plating throughout, closed-hole keywork with French pointed arms, drawn tone holes, and stainless steel springs. Amadeus flutes have long been a favorite choice of music educators and flutists at Sweetwater, which is why we proudly recommend the AF480 for student flute players of all ages.





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Meticulously crafted with carefully sourced materials





Amadeus Series flutes are manufactured using the same system as the popular Q series flutes to inspire intermediate players to maximize their artistic potential while rewarding them with a tone they will cherish. Like all Haynes instruments, Amadeus Series flutes strike the perfect balance of traditional craftsmanship and modern innovation that contemporary players demand. Wm. S. Haynes takes pains to carefully source all the materials that go into making an Amadeus flute. Moreover, this flute is manufactured by the highly trained artisans at the Haynes Beijing workshop before undergoing a final finish by Wm. S. Hayne’s master craftspeople in Acton, Mass. The result is an exceptional flute made for budding students.





Specially crafted for flourishing students





Featuring ergonomic plateau keywork, pointed French key arms, a sterling silver lip plate, and a C footjoint, the AF480 has everything the budding flute player needs to tackle their studies. These features provide the mechanical foundation necessary for playing beginner and intermediate level repertoire, while still allowing players to play more advanced music when the time comes. Despite being a student-level instrument, the AF480 fits right in with the Haynes family of flutes, from its spotlight-worthy appearance to its unparalleled sound quality.





Wm S. Haynes: a storied reputation of fine craftsmanship





Since 1888, Wm. S. Haynes has reigned as one of the preeminent manufacturers of world-class flutes. The story of Wm. S. Haynes Flutes begins with brothers William and George Haynes, brothers and jewelers who brought their mastery of metallurgy to the flute-making industry and created a new standard for flute making in the process. The artisans at Wm. S. Haynes are responsible for numerous innovations, including the drawn tone hole and the Deveau scale, and they’ve maintained a sterling reputation among elite flute players throughout their 130-year-plus history. Over the last decade, Wm. S. Haynes has expanded its offerings to include student instruments built to the same high-quality standards as their storied professional flutes. In other words, no matter where you are on your musical journey, there is a Wm. S. Haynes flute for you!





Wm. S. Haynes AF480 Amadeus Student Flute Features:


An exceptional student flute specifically designed for beginners and younger players


Amadeus headjoint provides a rich, clear tone and stable foundation for growing your musical confidence


Meticulously crafted silver-plated body with drawn tone holes


Swift and light silver-plated plateau keys with French pointed arms and felt pads


High-quality stainless steel springs are durable and responsive


Comfortable offset G key system allows more efficient finger movement


C footjoint gives players access to middle C


Ships with a rugged, stackable ABS case