William S. Haynes Flute Company

William S. Haynes Flute Co.
FounderWilliam S. Haynes
FateAcquired by Eastman Music Company in 2004
Headquarters
United States
ProductsFlutes and other woodwind instruments
Websitewmshaynes.com

The William S. Haynes Flute Company is an American flute-manufacturing company, established in 1888 by William S. Haynes and George W. Haynes. Originating in Boston, the company has since relocated its main workshop to Acton, Massachusetts.

The company, also referred to simply as "Haynes," is one of the world's leading producers of concert flutes, and America's oldest flute manufacturer.[1][2] Since 2004, it has been owned by Eastman Music Company.

  1. ^ "William S. Haynes Flute Company". 27 July 2019.
  2. ^ "America's Oldest Flute Manufacturer Honors Nikka Gershman-Pepper as Youngest Ever "Haynes Young Artist"". February 4, 2022. Archived from the original on November 1, 2023.