Yamaha YFL-887HSTCT Custom Professional Concert Flute SN D452

Yamaha YFL-887HSTCT Concert Flute Overview

The Yamaha YFL-887HSTCT Custom Concert Flute is a professional handmade 800 Series instrument built for players who want Yamaha consistency in a sterling silver flute. The YFL-887 sits in Yamaha's handmade professional flute family, a line respected by advanced flutists for precise mechanism design, reliable scale, and a centered tonal concept that works well in orchestral, conservatory, chamber, and serious solo settings.

Yamaha YFL-887HSTCT Concert Flute Specifications

• Instrument Type: Concert flute
• Model: YFL-887HSTCT
• Series: Yamaha Custom Handmade 800 Series
• Key Type: French style open hole
• Key System: In-line G
• Footjoint: B footjoint
• Materials: Sterling silver headjoint, body, footjoint, and keys
• Case: Yamaha hard case
• Serial Number: D452

Condition & Setup

This demo model flute is in excellent playing order and has been professionally inspected, set up, and play-tested by The Mighty Quinn Brass and Winds. The instrument presents very cleanly overall, with bright reflective silver surfaces and a clean fitted Yamaha case. The case interior is also clean and shaped for this flute.

Who the YFL-887HSTCT Concert Flute Is For

The YFL-887HSTCT is intended for professional players, conservatory-level students, teachers, and serious flutists who want a handmade sterling silver Yamaha with professional keywork and a refined, dependable response. Its design is well suited to orchestral playing, wind ensemble, chamber music, auditions, and advanced study, especially for players who value a centered sound, stable intonation, and the familiarity of Yamaha ergonomics.

Common Questions About the Yamaha YFL-887HSTCT

How does the YFL-887 fit within Yamaha's flute lineup?

The YFL-887 belongs to Yamaha's handmade 800 Series, placing it above the intermediate and standard professional lines. It is built for advanced and professional players who want a sterling silver handmade flute with Yamaha's precise mechanical feel.

What does sterling silver construction contribute to a professional flute?

Sterling silver construction is valued by many flutists for its combination of tonal depth, projection, and flexibility. On a handmade professional flute, it supports a more developed sound palette than student and intermediate nickel-silver designs.

Why choose a B footjoint configuration on a professional flute?

A B footjoint extends the flute's range downward and is a common choice for advanced repertoire, orchestral excerpts, and professional-level study. Many players also appreciate the additional resonance and feel it brings to the instrument.

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