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Responsive headjoint for expressive control
The Type Am headjoint is inspired by Yamaha’s handmade flute design, giving you a wider expressive range with reliable balance across every register. It offers slightly heavier resistance, helping you shape phrases with precision while maintaining a steady airflow. Whether you’re working on tone development or preparing demanding repertoire, this design supports consistent articulation and dynamic control. The result is an instrument that responds cleanly to your input, making it easier to refine intonation, projection, and tonal colour as your technique progresses.
Stable high notes with split E mechanism
High E can be a challenge as you move into more advanced pieces. The integrated Split E mechanism improves stability and centres the pitch of this note, giving you greater confidence in performance. You’ll notice clearer response and improved intonation when playing in the upper register, especially during softer passages. Combined with carefully balanced, hand-assembled keys, the action feels even and controlled under your fingers, helping fast passages and detailed phrasing feel secure rather than forced.
Open feel with ring keys and offset G
Ring keys provide an open feel that many advancing and professional players prefer for subtle tonal control. If you’re still getting used to covering the holes, supplied key plugs let you transition at your own pace. The offset G configuration supports a more natural hand position, which many teachers recommend for developing players. Together, these features encourage relaxed technique and precise finger placement, so you can focus on musicality rather than hand strain.
Enhanced balance with premium Straubinger Phoenix pads
Straubinger Phoenix pads are designed specifically for this model of flute and use a patented support system rather than a traditional felt construction. Each pad features a precision-machined support unit and stabiliser that help position it accurately within the cup, creating a firm, flat base for reliable sealing. The synthetic cushion responds quickly when compressed and released, while the supported skin stays aligned with the tone hole rim to reduce distortion. Together, this design offers a softer touch, strong response, and a wide dynamic range, while remaining stable over time and less affected by changes in temperature and humidity.
Refined design, ready to travel
Pointed key arms, inspired by traditional European styling, add a refined visual touch while maintaining smooth, reliable key action under your fingers. The increased wall thickness and carefully matched headjoint design work together to support a centred, stable feel, giving you confidence in both quiet passages and more demanding dynamics. Supplied with an FLC-654 case and FLB-65II gig bag, this flute is protected and practical for life on the move. Whether you’re heading to lessons, rehearsals, or performances, it’s built to travel securely and perform consistently wherever you play.
Yamaha 5 Year Extended Warranty
As a premium brand, Yamaha are proud to offer a free five-year extended warranty when the purchase of your instrument is registered within six months of purchase. Please visit the Yamaha website for the full terms and conditions and to register your warranty.
Specifications
- Toneholes: Drawn and Curled
- Key Type: Ring (French) Keys
- Key System: Offset G
- Split E: Included
- Headjoint: Type Am
- Footjoint: C
- Pads: Straubinger Phoenix
- Wall Thickness: 0.43 mm
- Product Code: YFL-677UK
Materials
- Keys: Nickel Silver
- Mechanism: Nickel Silver
- Footjoint: Sterling Silver
- Body: Sterling Silver
- Finish: Silver Plated
Accessories:
- FLC-654 Hard Case
- FLB-65II Gig Bag