Yamaha Flute - YFL 372
Yamaha intermediate model flutes share similar designs with Yamaha's 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 372 flute are:
- Sterling Silver head joint
- Silver plated body
- Silver plated open-hole keys
- C foot
- Offset-G
- French-style pointed key arms
- E Mechanism
- Yamaha DeLuxe case and cleaning articles
The Yamaha YFL 372 flute with silver headjoint and open hole keys (French style keys) is the new and improved version of the Yamaha YFL-371. 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 372 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 372 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 372 from other models:
Open Keys
Advanced players often prefer to open key holes, as these offer more subtle control and flexibility of tone.
Sterling Silver CY Headjoint
The headjoint of the Yamaha YFL-372 is made entirely 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 headjoint, because of the quick response in both high and low registers.
Split E-Mechanism
The high E is one of the toughest notes to play on a flute. The E mechanism of the Yamaha YFL 372 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 372 flute:
- Headjoint and lip plate: sterling Silver (.925)
- Body and keys: nickel silver (silver-plated)
- Footjoint: nickel silver (silver-plated)
- Open hole keys (French style 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-372, YFL 372, BYFL372ID, EAN: 4957812595995