Yamaha YFL-877 Professional Handmade Flute, C foot

Full Description

Type A headjoint for expressive playing

Yamaha developed the Type A headjoint to provide a more colourful and responsive sound across a wide dynamic range. Its slightly increased wall thickness improves resonance throughout the headjoint, helping produce greater tonal depth and stronger projection while maintaining a clear, focused sound at quieter dynamics. Many players appreciate how easily the headjoint responds during expressive phrasing, allowing smooth transitions between sensitive pianissimo passages and resonant fortissimo playing. Combined with the flute’s balanced resistance, the Type A headjoint supports controlled articulation and a flexible playing feel suited to orchestral, chamber, and solo performance.

Straubinger Phoenix pads for reliable stability

The YFL-877 features Straubinger Phoenix pads, widely regarded as an essential component in high-quality handmade flute design. Constructed using a stable plastic base and durable synthetic leather, these pads are more resistant to environmental changes than traditional felt and paper pads, helping maintain adjustment stability for longer periods. This can reduce the need for frequent maintenance while providing a more consistent response during regular performance use. Yamaha also pairs the pads with flattened pad cups, allowing easier adjustment and improved seating stability. Together, these features help create clearer articulation, freer resonance, and a more mature tonal character throughout the instrument.

Soldered toneholes with detailed resonance

Soldered toneholes with hand-undercut inner edges give the YFL-877 a resonant, lively sound with strong tonal flexibility. Yamaha also slightly increased the thickness of the toneholes to improve overall resonance and projection, helping the flute maintain presence in larger ensemble settings while preserving tonal detail and balance. This specialised undercut tonehole design works specifically with soldered toneholes to create an even response across all registers. Every component of the flute is designed to function in balance with the rest of the instrument, contributing to a refined playing feel with broad tonal possibilities.

Professional configuration with flexible control

Ring keys provide advanced players with greater flexibility for tonal shading, alternate fingerings, and subtle pitch control. The Offset G system creates a more natural hand position that many flautists find comfortable during extended rehearsals and performances, while the Split E mechanism improves the stability and intonation of high E notes. With a C footjoint, the flute produces a slightly warmer and more flexible tonal response suited to a wide range of musical styles. Yamaha also includes a compact hard case and protective case cover, making the YFL-877 practical for regular travel between rehearsals, lessons, and performances.

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-87CS Hard Case
• FLB-65II Gig Bag

Specifications

• Country of Origin: Japan
• Material: Sterling Silver
• Toneholes: Soldered and Undercut
• Key Type: Ring
• Key System: Offset G
• E Mechanism: Split
• Headjoint: Type A
• Footjoint: C
• Pads: Straubinger Phoenix
• Wall Thickness: 0.38 mm
• Product Code: YFL-877ST