Hi, folks,
Where can I find and explanation/discussion of older Haynes models? For instance, how exactly is the "commercial" model different from...um...whatever is NOT a commercial model?
Thanks!
Difference between Haynes models
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I'm assuming you are talking about way back when Haynes basically made two different types of flutes: professional and commercial.
From what I recall, the major differences were (a) commercial had drawn, rather than soldered tone holes; (b) commercial only came in closed-hole, offset g; and (c) more of the flute was machine made/cut. Also, I think the commercial model also may have come with steel, rather than gold, springs, but I could be wrong on that.
There may be other differences, but those are the only ones I remember off the top of my head. Both flutes were all silver.
Hope this helps (and hope it's all accurate; just going on memory here). For further info with more detail, I'd just contact the Haynes company or send Jason Blank (who used to hang out in here a little bit and is one of their reps) a message and see if he can help you.
SK
From what I recall, the major differences were (a) commercial had drawn, rather than soldered tone holes; (b) commercial only came in closed-hole, offset g; and (c) more of the flute was machine made/cut. Also, I think the commercial model also may have come with steel, rather than gold, springs, but I could be wrong on that.
There may be other differences, but those are the only ones I remember off the top of my head. Both flutes were all silver.
Hope this helps (and hope it's all accurate; just going on memory here). For further info with more detail, I'd just contact the Haynes company or send Jason Blank (who used to hang out in here a little bit and is one of their reps) a message and see if he can help you.
SK
Sidekicker has a good memory. 
I still have a Haynes brochure from 1973 with a typewritten letter signed by Lewis Deveau himself. They had 3 different solid silver flutes:
No 1 - Standard Model with covered holes, heavier wall, plain dapped keys are drop-forged and have 12K white gold springs. Tone holes are drawn and rolled. G keys are offset. Price with C-foot was $875.
No 2 - Solid Silver Hand-Made Covered Hole Flute. Tone holes are set with non-corrosive solder, drop-forged "pointed keys". G keys are offset.
12K white gold springs are used. Price with C-foot was $975.
No 3 - Solid Silver Hand-Made French Model Flute. Open holes. Keys are inline, 12K white gold springs. Price with C-foot was $975, with B-foot was $1100. This is the flute I have that I have since had the Haynes factory add a Split-E and C# trill to.
I still have a Haynes brochure from 1973 with a typewritten letter signed by Lewis Deveau himself. They had 3 different solid silver flutes:
No 1 - Standard Model with covered holes, heavier wall, plain dapped keys are drop-forged and have 12K white gold springs. Tone holes are drawn and rolled. G keys are offset. Price with C-foot was $875.
No 2 - Solid Silver Hand-Made Covered Hole Flute. Tone holes are set with non-corrosive solder, drop-forged "pointed keys". G keys are offset.
12K white gold springs are used. Price with C-foot was $975.
No 3 - Solid Silver Hand-Made French Model Flute. Open holes. Keys are inline, 12K white gold springs. Price with C-foot was $975, with B-foot was $1100. This is the flute I have that I have since had the Haynes factory add a Split-E and C# trill to.