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Hi, I have a 20 yr old Haynes HJ, which has a more modernish cut and noticed when I put the crown on it, from my 1953 Haynes flute HJ, which is much longer & heavier, the high notes are easier to play. I like it better, it's easier to control...just a little bit, but enough to make a difference. I'm...

Just wondering, besides the differences in open & closed hole, how do the vintage Haynes Handmade and Commercial compare?

i.e., in sound, intonation, action...