William S. Haynes AF482-CO 'Amadeus' Student Flute in Silver Plate

Haynes AF482-CO Amadeus Student Flute Overview

The William S. Haynes AF482-CO Amadeus is a French (open-hole) student flute built using the same manufacturing system as Haynes Q Series instruments, designed to help advancing players develop consistency, response, and control. It pairs a Haynes Amadeus hand-cut silver-plated headjoint with a sterling silver riser to support a stable, centered sound, along with a silver-plated body and mechanism, drawn tone holes, and modern, service-friendly keywork features for intermediate study and ensemble playing.

Haynes AF482-CO Amadeus Student Flute Specifications

• Key: C
• Finish: Silver-plated headjoint, body, and mechanism; sterling silver riser
• Headjoint: Haynes Amadeus hand-cut silver-plated headjoint
• Body: 0.016 inch / 0.40 mm tubing
• Tone holes: Drawn tone holes
• Key system: French (open hole), offset G
• Footjoint: C footjoint
• Pitch standard: A=442
• Mechanism details: Pointed key arms; stainless steel springs; Lucien Deluxe felt pads
• Case: Included

Condition & Setup

Brand new with full manufacturer's warranty. This flute has been professionally serviced, set up, and play-tested to verify key regulation, pad seal, spring tension, and headjoint fit.

Who the AF482-CO Student Flute Is For

The Haynes AF482-CO Amadeus is a French (open-hole) student flute designed for intermediate flutists who are moving beyond a fully-closed-hole instrument and need a dependable platform for improving tone, intonation, and technique. The hand-cut Amadeus headjoint with sterling silver riser is intended to provide a stable foundation for developing embouchure focus and dynamic control, while the open-hole, offset G layout supports standard pedagogical fingerings and modern playing posture.

This model is a practical fit for serious school, youth orchestra, and studio study where consistent response matters and maintenance needs to be straightforward. The silver-plated body and mechanism, drawn tone holes, pointed key arms, stainless steel springs, and Lucien Deluxe felt pads reflect a build aimed at long-term use and predictable servicing.

Common Questions About the Haynes AF482-CO

What does AF482-CO mean on this Haynes Amadeus flute?

AF482-CO refers to a Haynes Amadeus model in C (concert flute) with a C footjoint and French open-hole keywork; the “offset G” layout is part of the standard configuration listed for this model.

Is the Haynes AF482-CO suitable for an intermediate player moving to open holes?

Yes. This is a French (open-hole) flute intended for advancing students who are developing finger technique, pitch control, and tone refinement and want a headjoint and mechanism built for consistent response.

What is the headjoint and riser material on the AF482-CO?

It uses a Haynes Amadeus hand-cut silver-plated headjoint with a sterling silver riser, paired with a silver-plated body and mechanism.

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