Haynes
#51210
Robert Winn Scale All Gold
Flute
Wm. S. Haynes Flute serial
#51210, made in 2001. 14K solid gold, handmade French model, 18K riser, soldered
tone holes, open hole, pointed arms, no adjustment screws, inline G, C-foot, Bb
shake, .012” tubing, garnet on crown, forged keys and touches, gold springs,
felt pads, Robert Winn scale, A=442.
Between 1999 and 2002, Haynes
was making some very exciting instruments during the final years of
John Fuggetta’s ownership of the company. He collaborated with Jacque Zoon to reintroduce
the Haynes wood flute. He brought in Johan Brögger to incorporate the
Brögger mechanism into the existing Haynes keywork. Only about 15 wood flutes and 20 Brögger
flutes were made. To offer an option to the Deveau scale, Fuggetta adopted the
Robert Winn scale, a variation on the Cooper and William scales, offering its
own subtleties and flavors. Closed to 80 flutes were produced.
After Fuggetta’s untimely
death in 2001, his family assumed control of the business, and the ambitious
new projects he had initiated gradually came to a halt. His efforts to super charge and
modernize the long-standing traditions of the Haynes Co. were ultimately left
unrealized.
Haynes #51210 is in excellent
condition, ready to play. Its sound is resonant, full, and vibrant, with a
quick response and a wide dynamic range. The Winn scale feels balanced and
even, similar to the William Bennett scale, well suited to the British style of
flute playing, and with a C-foot to boot. This flute represents an artistic
interpretation of the golden age gold Haynes flutes, reimagined in a modern
scale format by John Fuggetta - the last owner/operator of the Haynes empire.
The exquisite beauty in both its tone and traditional craftsmanship is beyond
words. With today’s elevated gold price, the intrinsic value of the metal alone
is worth the asking price. It comes in its original case in good condition.
Maker’s mark and serial number on body only. Monogram on all 3 joints.
The embouchure hole measures 10.5 x 12.4 mm.
Sounding length is 594 mm.
Headjoint length is 8-7/8”.
The flute weighs 457 grams.
Please see detailed photos below.
Price is $39,500 USD, $175 shipping within USA.
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