Yamaha Flute YFL-421

The Yamaha YFL-421 is an excellent choice for a serious musician.  It is the first of Yamaha’s ‘400’ Intermediate Series.  This flute has a closed-hole design for ease of play while featuring some other advanced qualities; including a sterling silver headjoint, body, and footjoint.

As with all new Yamaha Band Instruments, this product includes Yamaha’s unbeatable 5 Year Factory Warranty.

Yamaha’s 400 Series flute models are some of some of the most desired intermediate flutes available today.  With all models in the series featuring a sterling silver headjoint, body, and footjoint, the 400’s are simply the finest in their intermediate class.  The series includes the following 3 models: YFL-421, YFL-461 (offset G), and the YFL-481 (inline G). Both the YFL-461 and the YFL-481 can be customized with various options including a ‘B’ or ‘C’ foot joint, and/or a gold lip plate.

Features:
Undercut and beveled embouchure hole
Clean attack, sensitive response, and accurate intonation
Double bladder pads
Longer life and maximum seating
Nickel-silver, power-forged keys
Very durable and less susceptible to breakage
Cork key bumpers
Quieter action and lighter touch
Strong post design
Key posts have been thickened and redesigned for improved durability and strength to maintain accurate rod alignment
Footjoint marking
A unique footjoint alignment mark facilitates proper fitting by young players
Ergonomic key shapes
All key shapes and placements have been ergonomically designed for comfortable, natural-feeling performance. The keys are hand-assembled and adjusted for a perfect 'touch' and balance.
Adjustment screws
Yamaha's unique screw resistance inserts allow smooth adjustments while preventing gradual loosening of the screws.

Specifications:

Level: Intermediate
Key: C
Body Material: Sterling silver
Headjoint: CY cut; Sterling silver
Key Material: Silver plated nickel
Footjoint: C
Tone Holes: Drawn
Key System: Offset G
Key Types: Plateau
Spring Type: Stainless Steel
Screw Type: Tapered pivot with nylon inserts
Bumper Type: Cork

Included Accessories
FLC200C / FLC200B: Case / Case cover
YAC 1661P: Cleaning rod
YAC 1099P: Polishing cloth