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YAMAHA SILVER FLUTE 481 II 925 (w/ B Foot Joint)

Estimated price for orientation: 999 $

Category: Flutes
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Description
Brand: Yamaha Riser Material: Silver
Body Material: Silver Model: 481 II
Headjoint Material: Silver Country/Region of Manufacture: Japan
Skill Level: Intermediate Type: Concert Flute
Machine Head Material: Silver Key Type: Open Hole
UPC: Does not apply


This Yamaha 400 Series flute features a headjoint, body and footjoint made of the same 92.5% pure sterling silver as more expensive professional models, giving it a rich, warm tone with enhanced projection.
Features solid silver head joint, open finger holes and a low B foot joint with gizmo key. Comes with all original accessories including cork key bumpers, cleaning objects, lined hard case, and soft outer carrying case. From the Manufacturer:Step-up intermediate flute for the diligent student. The Yamaha YFL-481 is an intermediate flute offering the durability of standard flutes while producing greater resonance. Features an improved scale for better intonation and an undercut, beveled embouchure hole for a clean attack, sensitive response, and accurate intonation. Improvements include a stronger post design to prevent post bending, accessible adjustment screws, improved adjustment screw material, and a body mark for proper footjoint alignment. Construction features a sterling silver headjoint, body and footjoint; nickel-silver keys and long-lasting neoprene bumpers.The undercut and beveled embouchure hole provides the student with a clean attack, sensitive response, and accurate intonation. The low B gizmo key makes for convenient fingering and excellent response for high C. Double bladder pads mean longer life and maximum seating, and nickel-silver, power-forged keys are less susceptible to breakage. Cork key bumpers result in quieter action and lighter touch. A unique footjoint alignment mark facilitates proper fitting by young players, and the YFL-481's ergonomic key shapes have been ergonomically designed for comfortable, natural-feeling performance. The keys are hand-assembled and adjusted for a perfect 'touch' and balance. Additionally, Yamaha's unique screw resistance inserts allow smooth adjustments while preventing gradual loosening of the screws.