The Yamaha YFL‑677 is a professional-grade flute from Yamaha’s 600 Series—designed for advancing players and professionals. It builds on the brand’s expertise in handmade models, offering nuanced tonal expression and refined build quality.
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Incorporates the Type AM sterling silver headjoint, a design inspired by Yamaha’s handmade 800/900 series, delivering even resistance, a broad dynamic range, and excellent expressivity Combines a sterling silver body and footjoint with silver-plated keys, producing a balance of brilliance and warmth
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Features Straubinger Phoenix pads, known for their responsive, durable, and rich-tone qualities
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Built with drawn and curled toneholes, pointed key arms, heavy-wall tubing (~0.43 mm), and open (French) hole keys for superior playability
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Mechanisms include offset G, split E, with optional C♯ trill key and B-footjoint depending on the variant
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Yamaha’s acoustic annealing process enhances resonance and response across the instrument
Specifications at a Glance
| Specification Category | Details |
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| Headjoint | Hand-finished Type AM sterling silver |
| Body & Footjoint | Sterling silver body with silver-plated keys; heavy-wall (~0.43 mm) |
| Pads | Straubinger Phoenix |
| Toneholes | Drawn & curled |
| Key Type | Open (French) hole, pointed key arms |
| Mechanisms | Offset G, split E standard; C♯ trill key and B-footjoint optional |
| Finish & Build | Acoustic annealing for enhanced response |
| Aesthetic & Playability | Hand-assembled, ergonomic key design for effortless feel |
