The Yamaha YFL‑587HCT is a professional-level flute from Yamaha’s distinguished 500 Series. Crafted with inspiration from Yamaha’s handmade models, it features a hand-finished Type Am sterling silver headjoint, offering a wide dynamic range, vibrant response, and expressive tonal control. The nickel-silver body and footjoint undergo Yamaha’s proprietary acoustic annealing process to enhance tone evenness, resonance, and projection across all registers. The flute includes elegant pointed key arms, open-hole French-style keys, and a C♯ trill key for advanced expressive flexibility. Ideal for professional musicians, this model seamlessly blends craftsmanship and nuance for performance versatility.
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Level | Professional |
| Headjoint | Hand-finished Type Am, sterling silver |
| Body & Footjoint | Silver-plated nickel silver with acoustic annealing (0.43 mm wall thickness) |
| Key Type | French-style open-hole (ring) keys, elegant pointed key arms |
| Key System | Inline G (offset available on other variants) |
| Mechanisms | B-footjoint (low B), C♯ trill key included |
| Additional Features | Stainless steel springs, tapered pivots, cork bumpers, drawn tone holes, Gizmo key as available |
