** Item Specific Details ** Small dent repaired on upper center of body. ** This silver-plated flute is at the entry level of Yamaha’s professional line, characterized by a sterling silver headjoint construction with a nickel silver body and footjoint. The crown is also nickel silver. The 597H features a B footjoint (all of Yamaha’s B footjoint models come with a case and a case bag).

The YFL-597H features drawn and curled tone holes, ring keys, an in-line G and a split E mechanism. The 500 series combines the brilliance of nickel silver with the characteristic mellowing timbres of sterling silver. All models come with hand-finished headjoints that are based on the Type A headjoints supplied with the 800 and 900 series handmade flutes. The keys feature traditional pointed key arms, reflecting the highest level of craftsmanship and adding visual elegance to these outstanding instruments.