This flute is made of durable nickel silver with an attractive silver-plate finish. It features the same high-grade design and craftsmanship as the 300 and 400 series models, and has excellent response and intonation.
- Offset G Plateau system
- Covered keys
- Split E mechanism
Adjustment Screws
Yamaha’s unique screw resistance inserts allow smooth adjustments while preventing gradual loosening of the screws. And the positioning of the screws has been changed for easier access.
Key Posts
Key posts have been thickened and redesigned for improved durability and strength to maintain accurate rod alignment.
Alignment Marks
Yamaha’s unique footjoint alignment marks facilitate proper fitting by young players.
Ergonomic Keys
All key shapes and placement have been ergonomically designed for comfortable, natural-feeling performance.
They are hand-assembled and adjusted for a perfect ‘touch’ and balance.
Headjoint
The CY headjoint included with all student flutes features a double flare taper and unique embouchure hole undercut design for excellent response and a warm rich tone.
It helps beginners quickly learn to produce a beautiful sound, while more advanced players will appreciate its even, quick response in all registers.
Other Features
- The remarkable Yamaha Scale provides extremely accurate and centered intonation.
- Precise, consistent manufacturing processes ensure that every single flute is of equally high quality.
- Yamaha’s special pads resist dehydration or swelling. The double bladder covering ensures perfect seating.
- Felt pads are used under keys where tolerances are close for a ‘professional’ feel and silent mechanism.
- Neoprene is used where larger stoppers are required for smooth noiseless
Polishing Gauze, Polishing/Silicon/Silver Cloth should be used to clean the surface of your instrument after every use.
Swathed in Polishing Gauze, Inner Cloth, Cleaning Rods remove dirt and moisture from the inside of flutes and piccolos. They have a depth mark for visual headjoint adjustment.
