Brand New Wm. S. Haynes Q3 Professional Flute - Fully Loaded (Q Series)
Out of the box and ready to command the concert hall! For sale is a breathtaking, Brand New Wm. S. Haynes Q3 Professional Flute. The Q3 is a masterpiece within the highly acclaimed Haynes Q Series, pairing the legendary, hand-cut Haynes Classic Headjoint with a solid sterling silver body, mechanism, ribs, and posts. This specific flute comes fully loaded with all the "bells and whistles" a professional could ever ask for. This thing absolutely sings. It offers an incredibly complex, gorgeous tonal palette that effortlessly balances a dark, velvety core with brilliant, soaring projection. If you are looking for a true "forever" flute, this is it.
This is the ultimate instrument for the serious collegiate major, advanced conservatory student, or uncompromising professional. If you demand a flute that responds instantly to the most delicate nuances while still being able to project over a massive symphony orchestra, the Q3 is designed to deliver exactly that. The fully solid silver construction provides a profound depth of resonance, making it an incredibly colorful and expressive tool for the world-class flutist.
The "Haynes Q3" Advantage
- Fully Solid Silver Construction: Unlike lower models that use silver-plated keywork, the Q3 boasts a solid sterling silver body, mechanism, ribs, and posts. This uniform use of precious metal creates an incredibly resonant, vibrating chassis that significantly darkens and enriches the tone.
- The "Classic" Headjoint: Hand-cut by the master makers at the Haynes workshop the Classic Style Headjoint offers a broad, vivid sound with extraordinary flexibility across all registers.
- "All the Bells and Whistles": This flute is fully loaded! It features a C# Trill Key (an absolute lifesaver for tricky trills and tremolos) and a Split E Mechanism (providing unmatched stability and intonation on the dreaded high E).
- Premium Mechanics: Features a modern pinless left-hand mechanism, French-style pointed key arms, and high-quality 10K white gold springs for a lightning-fast, incredibly smooth, and feather-light key action.
Condition Report & Shop Prep
- Finish: Brand New. The solid silver construction is factory-fresh and absolutely flawless.
- Body & Mechanics: Brand New. Perfect factory condition out of the box.
- The Fleming Setup: Even brand-new, $10,000 professional flutes benefit from a master technician's touch. Our expert in-house staff has fully inspected, play-tested, and precision-regulated this flute to ensure the Pisoni S2 pads are seating perfectly and the spring tensions are dialed in right out of the case.
Specifications
- Brand: Wm. S. Haynes Co.
- Model: Q3 (Q Series)
- Headjoint: Solid Sterling Silver (Hand-cut "Classic" Style)
- Body Tubing: Solid Sterling Silver
- Mechanism/Ribs/Posts: Solid Sterling Silver (Pinless Left-Hand)
- Key Design: Open Hole (French Cups), Offset G, Pointed Key Arms
- Upgrades: C# Trill Key & Split E Mechanism
- Footjoint: B Footjoint
- Condition: Brand New (Fully Shop Adjusted)
- Included: Original Haynes French-Style Hard Case, Leather Case Cover, cleaning rod, and accessories.
Why Choose Fleming Music?
Here at Fleming Instruments, our expert on-site instrument repair workshop guarantees that each instrument we sell is meticulously inspected and fine-tuned before it reaches you. We take pride in offering a 1-year warranty and 2-week return policy on all instruments, giving you peace of mind with your investment. Our team is dedicated to providing exceptional customer service, so please reach out to us at the shop via phone, email, or website contact: https://flemingrepair.com/pages/contact.
For the most competitive pricing, financing options, or to discuss a trade-in, please contact us directly!
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