Yamaha Flute - YFL 312 GL
Yamaha intermediate model flutes share similar designs with our Professional series and incorporate many of the same features, yet are available at a lower cost due to innovative manufacturing techniques. They offer surprisingly high quality for their price.
Features of the Yamaha 312 GL flute are:
- Sterling Silver head joint
- Gold Plated lip-plate
- Silver plated body
- Silver plated keys
- C foot
- French-style pointed key arms
- E-mechanism
- Offset-G
- Yamaha DeLuxe case
The Yamaha YFL 312 GL flute with gold-plated lipplate is the new and improved version of the Yamaha YFL-311 GL. The new model differs from the previous one by the newly developed and elegant-looking pointed key arms. The improved pads last longer and because of the further optimized production technology, the Yamaha YFL 312 GL has an even longer life.
All 300 series flutes have a headjoint which is made entirely of sterling silver, which gives the flute a warmer, more powerful tone compared to the 200 series. Through the use of nickel-silver for the body and footjoint, the flute can be offered for a much lower price than the sterling silver models, with only minimal concessions in sound.
The Yamaha YFL 312 GL plays easily and the accurate intonation helps fultists to develop a good ear. Due to the excellent value for money, reliable reputation and high residual value, this flute is a safe choice.
The following features distinguishes the Yamaha YFL 312 GL from other models:
Gold-plated lip plate and riser
The YFL 312 GL only differs from the normal 312 by the lip plate and riser, which are entirily gold-plated on the GL (Gold Lip-plate).
Sterling Silver CY Headjoint
The headjoint of the Yamaha YFL-312 GL is made of sterling silver. This material with a 92.5% silver content has a greater material density than the nickel-silver that is used for the 200 series. It therefore produces a warmer, more powerful sound. Due to the unique design of the embouchure, the flute provides excellent response and helps novice players to form a good sound quickly. Also the more experienced players will appreciate this head piece, because of the quick response in both high and low registers.
Covered Keys
The covered keys make the Yamaha YFL 312 GL easy to play. The covered pad cup, so will always fully seal the tonehole anytime when the key is closed. Especially for beginners, this is important, because this allows them to focus on the basic techniques first. Advanced players often prefer to open keys, as these offer more subtle control and flexibility of tone.
Split E-Mechanism
The high E is one of the toughest notes to play on a flute. The E mechanism of the Yamaha YFL 312 GL flute gives more stability and improves intonation and response of high E.
Offset G
The G key is placed slightly to the left, resulting in a more natural placement of the fingers for most people. Often teachers recommend that beginners start on a flute with an offset G configuration because it tends to play easier.
Specifications Yamaha YFL 312 GL flute:
- Headjoint: sterling silver (.925)
- Lipplate and riser: gold-plated sterling silver (.925)
- Body and keys: nickel silver (silver-plated)
- Footjoint: nickel silver (silver-plated)
- Covered Keys (Plateau Keys)
- Split E Mechanism
- Offset-G configuration
- Yamaha CY headjoint
- C-Footjoint
- Pointed key arms
- Drawn tone holes
- Yamaha Deluxe case and related cleaning products
- Product ID's: Yamaha YFL-312GL, YFL 312 GL, BYFL312GLID, EAN: 4957812595933