William S. Haynes Q4 Professional Concert Flute in Solid Silver

William S. Haynes Q4 Concert Flute Overview The William S. Haynes Q4 is an upper-tier professional model within the Haynes Q Series, bringing the company's established custom-flute design approach to a refined production instrument. Its responsive platform and flexible tonal concept make it a serious choice for orchestral, chamber, solo, and conservatory work. William S. Haynes Q4 Concert Flute Specifications Key: C Construction: Solid silver body, mechanism, ribs, and posts Headjoint Material: Silver Toneholes: Soldered Key Cups: Open hole G Key: Offset Footjoint: Low B Case: Two black hard-shell flute cases and a black zippered case cover Accessories: Open-hole plugs, wooden cleaning rod, cleaning cloth Condition & Setup This lightly used flute is in excellent playing order and has been professionally serviced, set up, and play-tested. Light fine scratches and polishing marks are visible on the reflective surfaces, with localized brown discoloration on a concealed mechanism surface. The flute includes the cases, case cover, open-hole plugs, cleaning rod, polishing cloth, and cleaning cloth described above. Who the Q4 Concert Flute Is For The Q4 is intended for professional flutists, advanced conservatory students, and serious ensemble musicians seeking a solid silver Haynes with open-hole keys, an offset G, and low B capability. It is particularly well suited to players who value tonal flexibility, an articulate response, and the control required for orchestral, chamber, solo, and audition repertoire. Common Questions About the William S. Haynes Q4 Flute How does the Q4 fit within the Haynes Q Series? The Q4 occupies the upper end of the silver Q Series. It combines a custom handmade Haynes headjoint with solid silver body and mechanism construction, soldered toneholes, and a fully pinless mechanism. What does the OB configuration indicate? Within Haynes Q Series model terminology, OB identifies an open-hole flute with an offset G and a low B footjoint. What type of player benefits from the Q4 design? The Q4 is designed for advanced and professional players who need a responsive instrument with the tonal range and projection appropriate for orchestral, chamber, solo, and conservatory settings. We are proud to be an authorized Haynes dealer