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Hard Copy Volumes of the 'Powell Bible' One of the most popular features on the Powell Flutes website is the online version of the 'Powell Bible.' You can find it at. All you have to do is enter a serial number, and you will find specs on the instrument - including options and the year it was made. This part of our website is quite handy for a number of reasons, especially as a starting point for the appraisal process (which you can also do on the website at ). Whether you are looking to purchase a new flute, searching for more information on an older Powell, or just curious, the Powell online Bible is a terrific resource. The original 'Powell Bible' exists in several volumes at the Powell office. In 2007, the hard copy files were converted to an electronic file, which now serves as the foundation for the searchable database on the Powell website.
Unfortunately, there were large portions of missing information in the hard copies, so if you come across information in the online Bible that you believe is incorrect, please do let us know. You can contact our Marketing Manager, Christina Guiliano-Cobas, at. Also, it is important to register your Powell on our website, because this is how we keep our records updated. It is never to late to register your flute! Whether you have a brand new Powell, an older model that you bought from another person or dealer, or if you've simply not had a chance to register your flute over the years, please feel free to do so. Regardless of its age, your flute can be registered with Powell by visiting. Once you register your Powell, you will become a member of the Powell 'Q Club' which offers benefits and special offers to its members (like free shipping for items in the VQP Shop).
Take a look - and if you have or are going to register your flute, take pride in the fact that you will be helping create Powell history! Powell's Workbench.
Hi SOTW Members, I'd like to share a COMPLETE list of all Yamaha Flute model numbers with you. I'm actually a trumpet player by trade and got bored one day so I decided to compile a complete list of all of the Yamaha trumpet models as it seemed that it hadn't been done before (or recently).
Yamaha seemed to list most models, but they were spread across all of their various international websites and not all located in one location. It also quickly became apparent that different sections of the various international Yamaha organisations had different ideas about when certain models were introduced and discontinued. In addition to that there were some models that Yamaha didn't officially list although they certainly existed, not to mention rare limited edition models only ever offered in Japan. After completing the Trumpet model list I have since gone on and completed a list for Trombones, French Horns and now Flutes. You will see in the list that I try to include at least 2 official Yamaha verification sources for each model, as well as a catalog reference.
At the bottom of the list are links to the various Flute related catalogs I have as reference so far. As time permits I will be filling in all of the specific model specifications and details. I never thought I'd know so much about inline or offset keywork, B or C footjoints, C# trill keys, soldered or drawn toneholes etc. For the other instruments I have cataloged so far I have also created a database of Yamaha serial numbers. Yamaha seems to be a bit tight lipped about their serial numbers in general. You can email them at the US Band and Orchestral Division for a date of manufacture for a particular serial but before about 1982 not much is know to them.
(They are actually now following these lists and updating their own model/discontinued model lists and links). If there is enough interest I will set up a Serial Database for the Yamaha Flute serial numbers also.
I'm an instrument nerd so am more than happy to do it just for fun or interest sake, just ask me to. If this list has any errors, typing mistakes, omissions or a new model is released feel free to contact me and I will endeavor to add or correct those details. Just please be kind, as I am a trumpet player after all.
Flute Trumpet Trombone French Horn Feel free to join me on FaceBook, just search for my FaceBook page 'YamahaCollector'. I'm also very appreciative of pdf scans of any Yamaha related marketing material, brochures, catalogs, advertising and even instrument owners manuals. I'm building a back catalog to use as reference for ALL yamaha wind/brass/orchestral instruments, and any I have I am happy to share. I REALLY like hard paper copies of these items but in this day and age I'm more than happy with pdf scans. I can be emailed at: Cheers YamahaCollector. I now have an online Yamaha FLUTE Serial Number Database up and running. Flutes Cheers YamahaCollector Hi.
I refer to the flute serial number list. A suffix 'N' means nickel plated. So the model number 24N that is listed is not silver plated. (Many people don't know the difference by looking.) 2. For silver-appearance head joints, hold the cork end, and flick the open end with your finger.
If it makes a ringing sound, it is a copper/nickel alloy, so silver plated. If it makes a very different, dull 'thuck' sound.it is solid silver (eg sterling silver) (That could still be silver plated to improve the appearance. Many manufacturers do this) 3. Another test for head or body. Heat the tenon over a flame, avoiding getting the flame anywhere near pads or corks. Don't heat it more that 'spit-sizzling' hot (i.e.
100C), or you risk melting the soldering (at 182C or higher) and may tarnish the surface. Now, with a finger, test the temperature of the tubing for the next few cm from the tenon. If the metal is significantly hotter closer to the tenon, then the body is copper/nickel alloy.
If the warmth has spread very evenly along the tube,it is silver. (This is because silver is an excellent conductor of heat.). I now have an online Yamaha FLUTE Serial Number Database up and running. Flutes Cheers YamahaCollector Hi - I just bought a used Yamaha 221 for my daughter (she will be starting beginning band this year at school). I did research as best I could and bought a used one from someone and after meeting with them and reviewing everything, it looks legit.
However, is there a way to be sure (100%)? I just logged the serial number in your database and sent photos. Let me know if there are any specific things I can look for on the flute to confirm.