The headjoint is very important in determining the sound of a flute. Yamaha 500 Series Flutes feature, at a very affordable price, a 92.5% pure sterling silver headjoint with a body and foot of nickel silver for a dark warm tone.
Features
Undercut embouchure hole
Sensitive response and accurate articulation
White gold springs
Light touch and optimum response
Tapered pivot screws
Accurate adjustment and smooth action
Low B gizmo key
Easy and accurate fingering to facilitate high C
Exclusive "type-4" body design
These flutes were designed to maintain a focused tone core in every range, at any dynamic and in any hall. They feature an entirely new scale for accurate intonation in all registers and an innovative tone hole design to provide precisely the right amount of air resistance for excellent tone color flexibility.
Solid silver EC cut headjoint
Characterized by a direct, straightforward sound, the EC headjoint cut has become a favorite of professional players worldwide
Accessories
| Included Accessories | |
|---|---|
| YAC FLC-584 | Wood case |
| YAC FLB-68II | Case cover |
| YAC YHJ-EC | Direct, straightforward sound |
| YAC 1661P | Cleaning rod |
| YAC 1099P | Polishing cloth |
| YAC 1059P | Polishing gauze | Optional Accessories |
| YAC YHJ-AC | Yamaha headjoint – A cut; C taper; powerful, well-balanced tone with even projection |
| YAC YHJ-BC | Yamaha headjoint – B cut; C taper; rich, warm sound with strong fundamental harmonics |
| YAC YHJ-CC | Yamaha headjoint – C cut; C taper; uniform tone throughout entire range |
| YAC YHJ-EC | Yamaha headjoint – E cut; C taper; direct, straight-forward sound |
| YAC YHJ-CF | Yamaha headjoint – C cut; F taper; warm, subtle sound with excellent projection |
| YAC YHJ-CG | Yamaha headjoint – C cut; G taper; ample tone color and resistance |
| YAC YHJ-SF | Yamaha headjoint – S cut; F taper; delicate tone with ample resistance |
| YAC YHJ-SG | Yamaha headjoint – S cut; G taper; rich tone and solid mid-range |
| YAC YHJ-SY | Yamaha headjoint – S cut; Y taper; warm tone color and excellent playability |
| YAC 1320H | Plastic combination case for B flute and piccolo |
| YAC 1345 | Black nylon case cover for combination case YAC 1320H |
| YAC 1096P | Silver polishing cloth; medium |
| YAC 1097P | Silver polishing cloth; large |
| YAC 1099P | Untreated polishing cloth; large |
| YAC 1030 | Flute maintenance kit |
Technology
Audio & Video
Specs
Specifications
| Level | Professional | |
|---|---|---|
| Key of | C | |
| Body Style | Type-4 | |
| Body Material | Nickel Silver | |
| Headjoint | EC cut; Sterling silver | |
| Key Material | Nickel Silver | |
| Footjoint | B with Gizmo key | |
| Plating | Silver | |
| Tone Holes | Drawn | |
| Key Types | French Style Ring Keys | |
| Key Systems | Offset G | |
| Key Mechanism | Split E | |
| Spring Type | White Gold | |
| Screw Type | Tapered Pivot | |
| Bumper Type | Cork | |
| Options | With C# trill key (YFL-574HCT) | |
Flutes/Piccolos Owner's Manual [English / 913KB]
