The Yamaha YFL‑262 is an intermediate‑level student flute upgraded from the YFL‑221/261 series. It incorporates design elements borrowed from Yamaha’s professional instruments, enhancing both playability and sound quality.
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Constructed from silver‑plated nickel silver (headjoint, body, footjoint, and keys), offering durability and a warm, resonant tone .
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Features French-style open-hole (ring) keys, offset G configuration, and pointed key arms (found on A♯, F♯, etc.) for improved ergonomics and aesthetic appeal .
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The CY headjoint with double-flare taper and undercut embouchure hole enables excellent response and tonal refinement .
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Engineered mechanical components include stainless-steel springs, neoprene bumpers, straight screws, and body markings for footjoint alignment to ensure consistency and reliability.
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Split‑E mechanism is not included on this model .
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Comes with a C‑footjoint, a hard-shell ABS case, cleaning rod, polishing cloth, and soft cover.
Technical Specifications
| Feature | Detail |
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| Level | Student / Intermediate |
| Key | C |
| Material | Silver-plated nickel silver |
| Headjoint | CY design, rounded, undevembouchure cut |
| Key Layout | Open-hole (ring keys), offset G |
| Key Arms | French-style pointed |
| Tone Holes | Drawn & curled |
| Springs & Bumpers | Stainless steel springs, neoprene bumpers |
| Footjoint | C‑foot |
| Split‑E Mechanism | No |
