Yamaha YFL717 Flute

Description:

Inheriting the many merits of top-of-the-line Yamaha handmade flutes, the Yamaha 700 series flutes offer rich, nuanced tonality over a wide dynamic range.

Yamaha's 500 and 600 series combine the brightness of nickel silver with the characteristic mellow timbres of sterling silver, while the 700 series delivers warmth and expressive colour that only the finest silver flutes can provide.

All 700 series flutes come with 'Type Am' head-joints based on the Type A head-joints supplied with handmade flutes in the 900 and 800 series.

The keys feature traditional pointed key arms, reflecting the highest level of craftsmanship and adding visual elegance to these outstanding instruments.

Features:

Type Am Head-joint: 

Based on the Handmade Flute’s Type A design, which offers a wider expressive range, the Type Am head-joint additionally offers easier response and excellent balance over the instrument’s entire range, slightly heavier resistance, and a wide dynamic range.

Straubinger Phoenix™ Pads:

Straubinger Phoenix™ Pads offer the same concept as Straubinger™ Pads on our Handmade Flute, and have more suitable design for 700/600 series. The pads offer softer touch, but also superior response, wide dynamic range and tolerance of environmental changes same as Straubinger™ Pads.

Heavy Wall Thickness:

The thickness of the wall has been increased from 0.38mm to 0.43mm to improve balance for use with the new Type Am headjoint and the Straubinger Phoenix™ Pads.

Sound Annealing:

A special annealing process delivers more pure transmission of vibration from the player to the flute for rich resonance and superior response.

Key Design:

The keys are hand-assembled and meticulously balanced for a perfect touch. And the key shapes have been so exquisitely designed and ergonomically placed that the flute will almost ‘disappear’ in your hands. Performances will feel effortlessly natural.

Pointed Key Arms:

A#, F# and other non-fingered keys feature pointed key arms. Found on Handmade Flute, their beautiful designs are inspired by traditional European styling.

Case:

The case is compact for easy travel and durable to protect the flute, and is accompanied by a sophisticated case cover.

Specifications:

• Covered keys
• Offset G Key
• C footjoint
• Drawn and curled tone-holes
• Lip Plate: Sterling Silver
• Headjoint: Sterling Silver
• Body: Sterling Silver
• Footjoint: Sterling Silver
• Keys: Sterling Silver
• Case and case cover included

Extended Warranty Scheme:

*5 YEARS FREE EXTENDED WARRANTY - Extra protection for your Yamaha instrument*

Yamaha brass and woodwind instruments are already the perfect accompaniment for your musical journey. Now you can protect your investment by extending your warranty to five years (from 2), and its absolutely free!

Product Code: BYFL717UK