Yamaha YFL-382H Intermediate Flute
- Inline G key system, French-style ring keys
- Sterling silver headjoint and lip plate, nickel silver body
- CY cut style headjoint
- Case included
- 2-year warranty
- 3.5 pounds listed weight
Updated 20 days ago · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
An intermediate open-hole flute for players who want the traditional inline G layout and a sterling silver headjoint. Players with a short left hand reach may find the inline G stretch harder.
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ASIN: B01EK6NC7CModel: YFL-382HCategory: Flutes
Overview
Stepping up to the Yamaha YFL-382H means moving to a sterling silver headjoint and an inline G key system with French-style ring keys. The body and footjoint are nickel silver, the key arms are pointed, and footjoint alignment marks guide assembly.
An inline G layout suits players who learned on it or whose teachers prefer a straight key line. Yamaha describes the tone as pure and light, shaped by the sterling headjoint. The reach to the G key is longer, which some hands find awkward.
Who it's for
Built for the intermediate player who wants the straight inline key line and a better headjoint in one step. Students who struggle with the left ring finger stretch are better served by an offset G model.
Pros and cons
- Inline G layout for a straight key line
- Sterling silver headjoint and lip plate
- Open French-style ring keys
- Footjoint alignment marks help fitting
- Inline G stretch is harder for small hands
- Body and footjoint are nickel silver
- Open rings need precise finger coverage
- Footjoint type not listed
Performance notes
Tone is shaped mostly by the sterling silver headjoint and its CY style cut, which Yamaha describes as giving just the right resistance. The inline G places the left ring finger further out, so comfort depends on hand size. Open ring keys only speak cleanly when fully covered.
Specifications
| Brand | Yamaha |
|---|---|
| Model | YFL-382H |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item weight | 3.5 pounds |
| Item dimensions | 18.6 × 6.2 × 4.2 inches |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material Type | Nickel silver body and footjoint |
| Finish Type | Polished |
| Color | Gold, Nickel, Silver |
| Included components | |
| Included Components | Case |
| Warranty & support | |
| Warranty Description | 2 years |
| Other details | |
| Headjoint | Sterling silver, CY cut style |
| Sound Profile | Pure, light tone |
Frequently asked questions
Can a player trained on an offset G flute switch to the Yamaha YFL-382H?
Yes, the fingerings are the same, but the inline G key sits further out for the left ring finger. Try the reach before buying if your hands are small.
Are open-hole plugs included with the YFL-382H?
Only a case is named in the box, so open-hole plugs would be a separate purchase.
How do the footjoint alignment marks on the YFL-382H help?
They show where the footjoint should line up with the body, so the keys meet the right hand in the proper position during assembly.
Is the Yamaha YFL-382H suited to a first-time player?
Yamaha calls it an intermediate step-up flute. Open rings and the inline G stretch make it harder to start on than a closed-hole offset model.