A great solid student flute (Yamaha YFL-211)

Member Name: alex-jade

Product:	Yamaha YFL-211
Date:	14/05/09 (310 review reads)
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Advantages: Holds its second hand value, longevity and easy to play

Disadvantages: more expensive to buy that other student flutes

The Yamaha YFL211s is probably the worlds most popular student flute. Solid, reliable and they hold their value well. I play the flute myself and used to work in a music shop where the Yamaha 211 outsold all other student flutes 5 to 1.

You will pay more for a Yamaha but there are several reasons why this is worth doing:

- The Yamaha comes with a 2 year manufacturers guarantee whereas many others such as Jupiter and Pearl come with 1.
- The silver plated body is sophisticated and durable enough to out live the student head joint - what I mean by this is that usually when a student player progresses to grade 5/6 standard they usually need to upgrade to a flute with at least a solid silver headjoint (to allow for a better tone and sound). For players on a budget, this is tricky but an option with the 211 is to just replace the headjoint and keep the existing body.
- Yamahas hold their value second hand so if the player gives up or upgrades, the flute will be easier to sell on.

I had a Yamaha 211 and found it really easy to play and to maintain. They sound sweet and pure and the lip plate is comfortable too. All round a top quality instrument.

Summary: Top notch student flute made by a really well respected musical instrument retailer