FS: Hawkes and Son 8 key cocus flute

[O_Gaiteiro_do_Chicago]

I have a really nice Hawkes and Son I need to sell. The Hawkes I have is serial#2612, and is in really great shape overall. I had Jon C repair the original headjoint, and a few small cracks in the body. He also made me an additional cocus headjoint with matching rings. It's a killer flute, it'll knock your socks off. Actually some fellow bandmates of mine are annoyed by this flute, they claim it's too loud..... The tuning is spot on, and the keywork is all in working order. It has a Boehm style foot, which is a lot easier to maintain. The flute even comes with the original case, as well as the two cork grease containers, and cleaning rod. I am asking a very fair price of $2,500, Hawkes and Son flutes are not all that common, and they are a great workhorse of a flute. I will post pics later this evening, have to run out and get some batteries for the camera.

[ImNotIrish]

I have a really nice Hawkes and Son I need to sell. The Hawkes I have is serial#2612, and is in really great shape overall. I had Jon C repair the original headjoint, and a few small cracks in the body. He also made me an additional cocus headjoint with matching rings. It's a killer flute, it'll knock your socks off. Actually some fellow bandmates of mine are annoyed by this flute, they claim it's too loud..... The tuning is spot on, and the keywork is all in working order. It has a Boehm style foot, which is a lot easier to maintain. The flute even comes with the original case, as well as the two cork grease containers, and cleaning rod. I am asking a very fair price of $2,500, Hawkes and Son flutes are not all that common, and they are a great workhorse of a flute. I will post pics later this evening, have to run out and get some batteries for the camera.

geez, it sounds like I have the very same flute!
If it's anything like mine it is definitely a 'honker!' I am trading mine for a Bb though. I have a Pratten that honks incredibly well, so....
can't wait to see the pics!
Arbo

[O_Gaiteiro_do_Chicago]

Below are the pictures, and I have one detail that I forgot. This particular flute is the "Excelsior Sonorous Class" which was their top of the line model.

[jemtheflute]

That's a beaut, Ted! If I had the dosh (I haven't!) I'd be in there - just exactly what one would want by way of a Pratten style flute and a very fair price. Isn't it beautiful grained cocus? And a well matched for colour new head from Jon C.

[ImNotIrish]

Yep, it the same flute I have, 'cept mine's the 'Superior Class.' Guess it's not 'top of the line,' but it's pretty damn nice!
Arbo

[Rob Sharer]

Congrats on your 666th post, Arbo...

[jemtheflute]

Congrats on your 666th post, Arbo...

Well spotted Rob! Arbo's a beast alright.

[Jay]

I've done flute business with Ted (aka O_Gaiteiro) in the past. It was a good experience, very straight forward.

Best,
Jay

[dcopley]

I used to own this flute. It is really nice and an outstanding player. Bigger sound and more Pratten-like than some of the Hawkes.

Dave Copley
Loveland Ohio

[joshD]

Arbo.....Dude....... Youz gotz some bad JuJu ...............
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[joshD]

Pretty flute. Wish I had the dough.

[ImNotIrish]

Arbo.....Dude....... Youz gotz some bad JuJu ...............
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...................... Congrats

Alright Rob, Jem and Josh.... as if there isn't enough already to contend with just playing the flute...
There's also the 'lot' of you!

[jemtheflute]

Alright Rob, Jem and Josh.... as if there isn't enough already to contend with just playing the flute...
There's also the 'lot' of you!

I thought 666 was devillishly good! Nowt to "contend with".

[Rob Sharer]

Careful, Jem, or you'll get both horns!

Rob

[jemtheflute]

Careful, Jem, or you'll get both horns!
Rob

I'm quite horny enough already, thankyou. I can't presume to speak for Arbo though.......