The YFL‑787HCT is a high‑end professional flute with several standout features:
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Inline G key system for a balanced and traditional feel.
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C♯ trill key (“CT”) allows for smooth, rapid trilling between C♯ and D, enhancing ornamentation and technical fluency.
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All-sterling silver construction (headjoint, body, and footjoint) delivering a rich, warm, and resonant tone. Silver‑plated keys complement the finish.
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Type‑Am headjoint (hand‑finished) offers quick response, excellent articulation, and expressive range—derived from Yamaha’s handmade series. Straubinger Phoenix pads, known for their softer touch, precision, and tuning stability across dynamics.
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.43 mm wall thickness, providing warmth, focus, and resonance.
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B‑footjoint with Gizmo key, allowing extension down to low B and improving ease of high C execution.
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Pointed key arms, drawn tone holes, and acoustic annealing (heat treatment) of the silver components further refine tone, resonance, and playability.
Summary of Specifications
| Feature | Detail |
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| Key System | Inline G with C♯ trill key |
| Material | Sterling silver body, headjoint, footjoint; silver-plated keys |
| Headjoint | Hand-finished Type‑Am |
| Pads & Tone Holes | Straubinger Phoenix pads; drawn tone holes |
| Wall Thickness | 0.43 mm |
| Special Mechanisms | Split E mechanism, B‑footjoint with Gizmo key |
