Séries 900/800 Flautas "Handmade"
Options
Mechanical Option
C# Trill Key
An additional lever and tonehole which are useful for B to C# trills, but can also be used to facilitate a number of other trills and tremolos.
G/A Trill Key
This aids in trilling from G to A.
G# Open
Removing G# tonehole enables better intonation of high E, even without a Split E Mechanism.
Clutch E Mechanism
A switch allowing players to turn on or off the Split E mechanism as desired.
C# and D# Rollers
Rollers on the key levers to facilitate finger movements.
Pad
Traditional Pad
Traditional pad, which has been adopted as a standard for many years, is also available instead of Straubinger Pad.
Wall Thickness
Gold
Standard 0.30mm-Flexible, delicate tone
Sterling Silver
Light 0.35mm-Light free tone, easy response
Standard 0.38mm-Well-balanced resistance
Heavy 0.43mm-Heavier weight for powerful sound, increased air resistance
Material
Gold Crown (only available for Gold)
An optional gold crown for C Type flutes is available by special order.
14k Lip Plate and Riser (only available for Silver)
Deeper sound is available with the optional gold lip plate and riser.
Engraving
Yamaha's optional engraving is hand carved with unmatchable skill and care. The traditional Japanese engraving technique used has been passed done from father to son for many generations, making these flutes true works of art.
Crown
Rings
Lip Plate
Keys