Yamaha YFL-482ID
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Essential Information About the Yamaha Series 400 Flute
Essential Information About the Yamaha Series 400 Flute
- 92.5% solid silver for the headjoint, body, and footjoint: a warmer, richer sound and increased projection.
- Hand-fitted and adjusted, then play-tested to ensure reliable and consistent response.
- Double-tapered bore and unique inner cut core: easy sound production, clear attack, and uniformity across all registers.
- Ergonomic keywork assembled and adjusted by hand: comfort, precise touch, and a "premium" feel.
Manufacturer Information
Yamaha
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The Series 400: The Yamaha Spirit, Between Intermediate Flute and Professional DNA
The Yamaha Series 400 was designed to offer a genuine quality step-up for flutists seeking more tonal substance and nuance, without immediately moving to a fully "professional" flute. The choice of solid silver of identical purity to the brand's professional models, along with meticulous hand-fitting, places this flute in a range intended to support long-term progress, with the musicality and reliability typical of Yamaha.
For Which Flutist and Styles?
This Yamaha Series 400 is primarily aimed at intermediate to advanced level musicians, as well as demanding flutists who want a responsive flute to work on flexibility, articulation, and dynamics. It is very well suited to the classical repertoire (studies, orchestra, chamber music), but also to pop, film music, or jazz when a stable projection and agile response for fast phrasing are sought.
Sound and Design
Thanks to the solid silver headjoint, body, and footjoint, the flute develops a warm and dense timbre, with a more present "air column" sensation and better sound control across dynamics. The double-tapered bore promotes good projection and quick response, while the unique inner cut core helps achieve a more immediate and consistent sound production, appreciated in technical passages.
On the mechanical side, the inline keywork and hollow keys provide a clear and precise touch, ideal for developing intonation, stability, and clean finger transitions. The stretched and rolled tone holes contribute to a broader and brighter sound while enhancing register coherence. The ergonomic key placement aims for a natural hand position to reduce fatigue during long playing sessions.
Recommended Compatible Accessories
The flute is delivered with a case and a cover, as well as a cleaning rod and a cloth : everything needed for transport and routine maintenance from the first use. To preserve the mechanism and pad longevity, cleaning after playing remains the best habit, especially around the headjoint and body.
Technical specifications
| Tone | C | Head | 14k Gold plating |
| Inline keywork | Yes | Foot | B |
| Hole | Ringkey | Color | Grey |
| Body material | Sterling silver 925‰ | Finishing | Silver |
| Key | C | Keywork | inline |
| Headjoint | solid silver | G# mechanism | no |
| Body | solid silver | Adjustment screws | locking system to prevent loosening, easy access |
| Footjoint | C | Case | yes |
| Bore | double taper | Cover | yes |
| Tone holes | stretched and rolled to provide a broad and bright sound | Cleaning rod | yes |
| Keys | hollow | Cloth | yes |
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Questions frequently asked
Is the Yamaha YFL482 suitable for an intermediate flutist?
This model is aimed at intermediate to advanced flutists. Its headjoint, body, and C footjoint are made of solid 925 ‰ silver, with a response designed for nuance and articulation work.
What are the advantages of hollow keys and inline key arrangement?
Hollow keys help with finger placement and tuning stability. The inline key arrangement provides a straight layout of the keys, with keys hand-assembled and adjusted.
Does the flute have a G# key?
No, this flute does not have a G# key.
What tonal quality does the solid silver bring to this flute?
The headjoint and body in solid 925 ‰ silver promote a warm and rich tone. The double taper supports projection and fast response. The stretched and rolled tone holes contribute to a broad and bright sound.
What accessories come with the Yamaha YFL482?
The instrument comes with a case, a pouch, a cleaning rod, and a polishing cloth. These items allow for transport and regular maintenance of the flute.
