Haynes Flute Serial Numbers By Year

Custom Handmade Flutes. Every Haynes instrument is a delicate balance of art and precision engineering. Each flute must first be designed and constructed to the strictest of tolerances, then the artisans at Wm. Haynes bring the instrument to life, creating the ultimate catalyst for an exquisite musical experience. Q Series Specifications. Haynes pinless left hand mechanism,.016” tubing, Haynes A-442 Scale, offset or inline G keys, B or C footjoint available (a gizmo key is standard on all B footjoints except the Q Galway), French pointed arms, open cups, Stainless Steel Springs (Q1 & Q2) 10k white gold springs (Q3, Q4, Q Fusion), soldered C and trill toneholes, and Pisoni S2 pads.

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Below is a list of the serial numbers of flutes produced by the great French flute maker Louis Lot. From 1887, metal flutes were given even serial numbers, while wood flutes had odd numbers. There are no records of wood flute serial numbers after 1891.

Metal Flutes

Serial Number
(end of year)
Year of Manufacture
721855
1561856
2301857
3301858
4251859
5091860
6031861
7101862
7951863
8831864
9811865
10791866
11771867
12751868
13751869
14981870
16211871
17461872
18661873
19861874
21061875
22261876
23861877
25421878
27421879
29621880
31761881
33981882
36041883
38181884
40321885
42461886
44601887
46681888
48301889
50421890
51981891
53741892
55501893
57261894
59021895
60801896
62581897
64361898
66061899
67681900
69221901
70721902
72181903
73561904
74901905
76221906
77521907
78721908
79921909
81041910
82021911
83091912
84001913
84901914
85801915
86701916
87601917
88501918
89401919
90301920
91201921
92101922
93001923
93801924
94801925
95701926
96601927
97501928
98401929
99061930
99561931
100101932
100621933
100861934
101041935
101261936
101601937
101841938
102101939
102401940
102601941
102801942
103001943
103201944
103301945
103541946
103761947
103981948
104201949
104321950
104421951
Year

Wood Flutes

Serial Number
(end of year)
Year of Manufacture
23631877
25091878
26451879
27811880
29171881
30531882
31891883
33251884
34611885
36031886
37311887
38711888
39871889
40811890
41751891

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Haynes Flute Serial Number Lookup

Where can I purchase a Wm. S. Haynes Custom instrument?

  • Please go to the dealer locator to find the dealer closest to you.

  • You can also purchase a Wm. S. Haynes Custom flute or headjoint at the Haynes Boston Showroom.

  • If you would like a flute or headjoint shipped to you on trial, please fill out the Instrument Trial Form and we will promptly contact you. If in the US - please contact Korinne Smith at ksmith@eastmanstrings.com, or if you are in Europe you can contact Gareth McLearnon directly at gareth@wmshaynes.com

Where can I purchase a Q Series or Amadeus by Wm. S. Haynes flute?
We have an extensive dealer network with great flutes in stock. Please go to the dealer locator to find the nearest Q Series or Amadeus by Wm. S. Haynes dealer.

Do you have any flutes and/or headjoints in stock?
We always have a selection in stock. Please contact us for a trial, and fill out the Instrument Trial Form.

How long is your waiting list?
It usually takes approximately 5 months to build most Custom flutes and 1-2 months for most Q Series flutes.

How is a Custom order confirmed?
We require a 50% non-refundable pre-payment. The balance is due upon your flute’s completion.

Does the Wm. S. Haynes Company take credit cards?
Yes – We accept Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover cards.

Do you have financing?
We are a family run business that understands the needs of musicians. Please contact us so we can consider your situation.

How do I register my Haynes instrument?
You may register your new Haynes flute and your vintage Haynes flutes by clicking here. We will keep you abreast of Haynes Flute news.

How much is my Haynes Flute worth?
We are unable to speculate or comment on the current resale value of any instrument. If you wish to have your flute valued please contact your nearest Haynes Dealer for assistance.

What year was my Wm. S. Haynes flute made?
We can help you determine the year in which your Wm. S. Haynes Custom And Q Series flutes were manufactured by its serial number. Please contact Emily Kaplan on ekaplan@wmshaynes.com

Please note - although we can help with determining the age of a Haynes Custom or Q Series Flute - we are unable to give precise manufacturing dates for Amadeus Flutes.

Haynes Flute Serial Numbers By Year 7

Can my Haynes instrument be repaired?
We are pleased to offer repair services. Warranty repairs are given priority. Please contact us at 978-268-0600 or visit our servicing page.

Does the Wm. S. Haynes Company offer workshop tours to the public?
Yes, we would love to have you visit when it is safe and legal to do so! Please email all requests in advance to ekaplan@wmshaynes.com

Does the Wm. S. Haynes Company provide letters of appraisal?
Insurance Letters:
Insurance letters based on current retail pricing are available by regular post only.

Mail your request including serial number(s), mailing address, along with a $15 check (per instrument) to: Wm. S. Haynes Co, 68 Nonset Path, Acton, MA 01720, att: insurance letters.

Multiple instruments will be listed on one letter.

Please allow 2-3 weeks delivery.

If a digital/PDF letter is sufficient for your insurance company’s needs - please simply Register your Haynes flute, and put your request in the text box at the bottom of the form.

Does the Wm. S. Haynes Company sell used flutes?
We do not sell used instruments, but often our Dealers have fine pre-owned flutes.

PLEASE CONTACT US IF YOU HAVE FURTHER QUESTIONS