Coy place made United States: Indiana, Elkhart Physical Description silver (overall material) Measurements overall: 26 1/4 in x 2 in x 1 3/4 in 66.675 cm x 5.08 cm x 4.445 cm ID Number 1985.0016. Location Currently not on view Object Name flute Date made 1972 maker Armstrong, W. I'm a journalist and would like to put together a little article on the original Heritage flute line. Armstrong Armstrong 290 Piccolo M9869 Armstrong E-Flat Flute 29-21030 Armstrong 80B Flute 33-33060 Armstrong Piccolo 32-57273 Armstrong 80 Flute U9639. This flute is engraved: Armstrong ELKHART. Does anybody have any info on these instruments? Inquiries to Armstrong have, as yet, resulted in no response. I'm curious about how many variations of these early Heritage models there were, how many were made, etc. The proud Armstrong heritage passed on to son Edward, who apprenticed under his father and shared his fathers attention to detail regarding quality. Ive been quoted two prefix numbers, 60 and 70, from people selling flutes and am wondering how to determine the manufacture date. The issue Im having is trying to figure out manufacture dates based on the Conn-Selmer serial number formula (prefix number plus 50). I've seen photos of Heritage models with plateau keywork, offset Gs, B-feet, pointed cups, etc. I am a parent trying to buy a used flute and Id like to go with an Armstrong. My particular model is open hole, inline G with a C foot and Y-cup keys. I'm guessing, based on the somewhat confusing Armstrong serial number list, that it was built in 1965 or thereabouts during - I presume - the Jack Moore / Bickford Brannen / Tom Moore days.

I am very happy to report that, cosmetically, it's in beautiful, if tarnished, shape. Considering its neglected mechanical condition, it plays surprisingly sweetly. It's been sitting idle for quite a few years, so needs at least a COA and possibly an overhaul (which will cost twice as much as the flute, but there you are). I have just acquired an older Armstrong Heritage, serial #1977 from a prominent New York jazz flutist.

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