<img src="http://ti2.auctiva.com/web/aswCredit.gif" border="0"><br><a href="http://www.auctiva.com/?how=scLnk1" target="_blank"><img src="http://ti2.auctiva.com/images/sc1line1.gif" border="0"></a>YAMAHA 411-SLGB (Ltd Edition) GOLD BRASS CLOSED-HOLE FLUTE WITH OFFSET G, SPLIT E AND C-FOOTThis is a rare opportunity to acquire a very special model made by Yamaha for the Millennium. Based on the current 411 silver model, it has the same specification with closed-holes, offset G, split E and C-Foot, however the base material is made from gold brass. Yamaha´s unique expertise with the various alloys used in brass instruments led to the discovery that gold brass (brass with a higher than usual copper content) is the perfect material for optimum tone, weight, and playability. The gold brass gives a rich, colourful sound normally found in heavy wall silver or gold flutes and due to the cost of production this particular model was only produced for the Millennium and for a few years after as a special edition. It is therefore very hard to find and a superb purchase for a student wanting the sound of a high specification professional model without the high price tag. The headjoint is the CY cut which is responsive and easy to blow through the registers. This flute also features a .925 solid silver lip-plate and riser and silver-plated mechanism.5% DISCOUNT offered - Please contact me for further details prior to purchaseThis particular flute in superb condition with no dents and minor marks and the pads are still very good. I have had the flute serviced, adjusted and cleaned and it is ready to play. It comes with the Yamaha hardcase and carrycase in good overall condition with some small marks on the carrycase. These models represent superb value for money and I know a previous buyer who added a pro headjoint and said that the overall tonal quality was very much like solid gold. This is a rare flute and the Yamaha 400 series is without doubt the most popular intermediate model on the market. The 411 is two solid steps up from the 211 student model and whilst keeping the same ease of play, offers the student a much richer quality of sound. This model takes that even further and the tone offered by this model matches the highest Yamaha models. Please feel free to contact me with any queries on 07939 014248 (Kevin) or via LONDON FLUTES on GOOGLE. You will not be disappointed with this flute and these opportunities do not come up very often. The flute is currently at my repairers in Manchester and can be tested there if required. I offer a return on all my flutes and any flute that is not ideal for the player can be returned after one week of trial for a full refund minus postage costs. Flutes must be returned in the condition sent and via Special Delivery, fully insured.