The Yamaha YFL-787 series is a range of professional flutes that set new standards in terms of musicality, skill, and expression. Featuring numerous major improvements, these flutes offer professional musicians, enthusiasts, and advanced students new expressive possibilities and exceptional sound balance.
Made in Japan, the YFL-787 series flutes are designed with a solid silver, silver-plated headjoint and body, offering remarkable sound quality and response. The pointed key arms allow for better precision and ease of play, while the drawn and rolled tone holes ensure optimal sealing.
The solid silver AM type headjoint is a key feature of this series. Developed alongside Yamaha's handmade 907 and 807 flutes, it offers balanced resistance across the range, allowing musicians to express themselves with finesse and nuance.
The YFL-787 also benefits from annealing acoustic treatment, a precise thermal process that alters the grain size of molecules in non-ferrous metals. This results in a quicker response, richer sound, and livelier expression.
The StraubingerTM Phoenix pads used in these flutes ensure precise sealing and stable adjustment. Their harder surface allows for a quick response and clear timbre, contributing to the instrument's sound quality.
White gold springs offer ideal tension and smooth action, thus improving precision and playing comfort. Additionally, the 0.43 mm thick tube provides slightly higher resistance while offering appreciable playing flexibility.
The ergonomic shapes and placement of the keys ensure optimal comfort during practice and allow for a natural hand positioning, reducing fatigue and promoting precise execution.
The Yamaha YFL-787 stands out for its finish, manufacturing consistency, and remarkable sound balance. However, some musicians may find the mechanics of these flutes lagging behind competing brands such as Sankyo, Miyazawa, or Muramatsu. Furthermore, the sound timbre can be perceived as relatively flat, sometimes lacking depth and expressiveness.
Despite these points to consider, the YFL-787 flutes remain high-quality instruments offering exceptional musicality and interesting projection, ideal for professional musicians, enthusiasts, and advanced students seeking a high-performing flute.