More than Just Inexpensive Versions of our Professional Flutes A lip plate designed to guide beginners toward proper breath utilization, keys with carefully considered dimensions and angles for optimum balance and easy playability. These and other details are some of the reasons why Yamaha student and intermediate flutes have become bestsellers worldwide. An inimitable blend of leading technology and craftsmanship goes into each and every instrument. New refinements include pointed key arms contributing to elegant visual appeal, and a completely revised key parts manufacturing process that significantly enhances overall precision. An inimitable blend of leading technology and craftsmanship goes into each and every Yamaha flute. The YFL-300 models feature Sterling Silver headjoints which help create a warm, focused tone. As with our student models, they also feature a lip plate designed to guide students toward proper breath utilisation and keys designed for optimum balance and easy playability. These and other details are some of the reasons why our student and standard flutes have become bestsellers worldwide. The YFL-312 features covered keys, an offset G key and includes a Split-E mechanism. As standard, the headjoint and lip plate are made from Sterling Silver; an edition with a gold-plated lip plate is also available. Features : Covered keys Offset G key Split-E Mechanism C footjoint Drawn & curled toneholes Lip Plate: Silver-Plated Sterling Silver (Standard); Gold-Plated Sterling Silver (Option) Headjoint: Silver-Plated Sterling Silver Body: Silver-Plated Nickel Silver Footjoint: Silver-Plated Nickel Silver Rings, Posts & Ribs: Silver-Plated Nickel Silver Keys: Silver-Plated Nickel Silver
