Yamaha YFL-817 Professional Handmade Flute, C Foot

Full Description

Type A headjoint for expressive control

Yamaha developed the Type A headjoint to give players a more colourful and flexible sound without sacrificing ease of response. Its slightly increased wall thickness improves resonance throughout the headjoint, helping produce a tone with greater depth and projection across the full dynamic range. This allows you to move naturally between delicate pianissimo passages and more resonant fortissimo playing while maintaining clarity and focus. Many flautists also appreciate the headjoint’s balanced resistance, which helps support more controlled phrasing and articulation in orchestral, chamber, and solo settings.

Straubinger pads for reliable response

The YFL-817 features Straubinger Phoenix pads, widely regarded as an important component in professional handmade flute design. Built using a stable plastic base and durable synthetic leather, these pads are more resistant to environmental changes than traditional felt and paper pads, helping the flute stay in adjustment for longer periods. This can reduce the need for frequent maintenance while providing a more consistent playing feel over time. Combined with Yamaha’s flattened pad cup design, the pads respond more freely and evenly, contributing to clearer articulation, improved resonance, and a more mature tonal character throughout the instrument.

Soldered toneholes with detailed resonance

Soldered toneholes with hand-undercut inner edges help give the YFL-817 its lively, resonant sound and broad tonal palette. Yamaha also slightly increased the thickness of the toneholes to improve overall resonance and stability, allowing the instrument to project clearly while maintaining subtle tonal detail. This specialised undercut design works specifically with soldered toneholes to create a balanced response across all registers. Additionally, Yamaha’s acoustic annealing process helps improve vibration transfer throughout the flute, contributing to a deeper, more refined sound with a clear and responsive feel under the fingers.

Comfortable professional configuration

The YFL-817 combines professional-level craftsmanship with a practical key configuration designed for comfort and consistency. Covered keys help create a secure seal even if finger placement is slightly off-centre, while the Offset G system provides a more natural hand position that many players find easier during extended rehearsals and performances. The Split E mechanism improves the response and intonation of high E, helping notes speak more cleanly in demanding passages. With a C footjoint for a slightly warmer tonal character and flexible response, the flute also includes a compact FLC-87CL hard case and FLB-65II gig bag for secure transport and storage.

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.

3 Months Free Tomplay Premium Subscription

When you register your instrument you can get a three-month premium subscription to Tomplay where you can access over 40,000 scores with backing tracks. You are able to filter by musical style, composer, difficulty and accompaniment type and interact with the scores. The pieces are all recorded by professional musicians and you can control the tempo and even record yourself playing. If you wish, you can also print and annotate your score and create loops to focus on those more difficult passages. For more information, please see the Yamaha/Tomplay website.

Accessories:

• FLC-87CL Hard Case
• FLB-65II Gig Bag

Specifications

• Country of Origin: Japan
• Material: Sterling Silver
• Toneholes: Soldered and Undercut
• Key Type: Covered Keys
• Key System: Offset G
• E Mechanism: Split
• Headjoint: Type A
• Footjoint: C
• Pads: Straubinger Phoenix
• Wall Thickness: 0.38 mm
• Product Code: YFL-817ST