Yamaha YFL617 Professional Handmade Flute

Full Description

Crafted to Perfection

Setting new standards for musicality, craftsmanship, and expression, this flute benefits from the technical knowledge of some of the most gifted artisans in the world. There have been a number of significant improvements made to this new and improved instrument. The new Type AM headjoint is crafted out of silver and features a well balanced resistance over the entire range, allowing you to produce a colourful sound in a wider dynamic spectrum.

For a quicker, more lively response, Yamaha have added a special heat treating process called sound annealing. When coupled together, the whole range is given new possibilities for expression with both an easier response and excellent balance. The YFL617 model also employs an increased wall thickness, allowing slightly more resistance and more musical flexibility.

Traditional Keys

The silver-plated keys adapt both Straubinger Phoenix pads and stainless springs. These upgraded pads allow for more precise padding and stable adjustment. Designed with a harder surface, they provide both a quicker response and a clear sound timbre. The ergonomic design of these enhanced pads give you the impression that the flute was custom designed for you.

This flute benefits from covered keys, which are easier to achieve a clear sound. The pad cup is covered so it will seal the tone hole any time the key is closed. These features mean that the flute's optimum clarity can be achieved with ease, ideal for live musicians who want confidence in their performance.

600 Series

The 600 series is a step up for the professional musician's playability and sound. The silver body, foot-joint and head have a naturally warm sound with developed overtones, as well as a stunning appearance. The head-joint has a Type AM shape which produces slightly more resistance for increased dynamic range. The pointed key arm design not only looks stunning, but offers a preferable feel too. For professional musicians who require a shaped tone with the ability to reach stunning sound, the 600 series flutes are an ideal choice.

About Yamaha

Yamaha are universally acknowledged as a leader in the musical world. They are known for their attention to detail and precision, which has earned the respect of students as well as professional musicians from around the world. Yamaha's combination of craftsmanship and leading technology are transferred into the production of every instrument.

Yamaha 5 Year Extended Warranty

As a premium brand, Yamaha are proud to offer a free five-year extended warranty when the purchase of your instrument is registered within six months of purchase. Please visit the Yamaha website for the full terms and conditions and to register your warranty.

3 Months Free Tomplay Premium Subscription

When you register your instrument you can get a three-month premium subscription to Tomplay where you can access over 40,000 scores with backing tracks. You are able to filter by musical style, composer, difficulty and accompaniment type and interact with the scores. The pieces are all recorded by professional musicians and you can control the tempo and even record yourself playing. If you wish, you can also print and annotate your score and create loops to focus on those more difficult passages. For more information, please see the Yamaha/Tomplay website.

Specifications

• Key Of: C
• Body Material: Silver
• Key Material: Nickel Silver
• Mechanisms Material: Nickel Silver
• Foot Joint: Silver
• Finish: Silver Plated
• Tone Holes: Drawn and Curled
• Key System: Offset G
• Key Types: Covered
• Key Mechanism: Split E
• Included Accessories: Hard Case and Soft Carry Bag