Yamaha YFH-8315IIG Custom Series Professional Bb Flugelhorn in Clear Lacquer SN 473947

Yamaha YFH-8315IIG Flugelhorn Overview

The Yamaha YFH-8315IIG Custom Series is a professional Bb flugelhorn built for players who want Yamaha’s precise valve work and centered response in a refined flugel voice. The model sits in Yamaha’s professional flugelhorn line and is specified with a gold brass bell, a design choice often favored for a broad, warm tonal color in jazz, commercial, brass ensemble, and lyrical solo settings. a professional-grade instrument developed with input from artist Wayne Bergeron, this lacquer-finish instrument is a strong choice for musicians seeking a dependable professional flugelhorn with a traditional Yamaha playing feel.

Yamaha YFH-8315IIG Flugelhorn Specifications

• Instrument Type: Bb flugelhorn
• Key: Bb
• Bore Size: 10.5 mm (0.413 in.)
• Bell Diameter: 151.8 mm (6 in.)
• Bell Material: Gold brass
• Finish: Clear lacquer
• Case: Yamaha hard case with shoulder strap
• Accessories: Yamaha 14F4 mouthpiece, valve oil, polish cloth
• Serial Number: 473947

Condition & Setup

This floor model Yamaha Custom flugelhorn is in excellent playing order and has been professionally serviced, set up, and play-tested by The Mighty Quinn Brass and Winds. The lacquer has a bright gloss with minor superficial handling marks around the valve casing and nearby tubing. The Yamaha hard case is included, along with a mouthpiece, valve oil, and polish cloth.

Who the YFH-8315IIG Flugelhorn Is For

The YFH-8315IIG is suited to advanced students, professional trumpet players, doublers, and ensemble musicians who need a dedicated flugelhorn sound with reliable response and intonation. Its gold brass bell supports a darker, more blended tonal concept than many yellow brass flugelhorns, making it especially useful for lyrical jazz work, commercial doubling, brass choir playing, and passages where a rounder color is needed without sacrificing clarity.

Common Questions About the Yamaha YFH-8315IIG

How does the gold brass bell shape the playing concept?

Gold brass is commonly chosen for a warmer, broader tonal color than yellow brass. On a flugelhorn, that can support a covered, vocal quality while retaining enough focus for ensemble use.

Where does the YFH-8315IIG fit within Yamaha’s flugelhorn line?

The YFH-8315IIG belongs to Yamaha’s Custom Series professional flugelhorn lineup. It is intended for players who need a refined, performance-level instrument rather than a student or casual doubling model.

What should trumpet players expect when moving to this flugelhorn?

A flugelhorn rewards a more expansive air concept and a less trumpet-like approach to articulation. The YFH-8315IIG is built to give trumpet players a secure, centered platform for that broader flugel sound.

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