Yamaha YFL-382 Flute Overview

The Yamaha YFL-382 is an intermediate 300 Series flute designed for advancing players who are moving beyond a closed-hole student instrument and want a more responsive, flexible setup. Its sterling silver headjoint, French-style open-hole keywork, and in-line G configuration place it in Yamaha's step-up flute range, where consistency, comfortable scale, and dependable mechanism are central to the design. This Yamaha YFL-382 includes a Yamaha hard case, open-hole plugs, and a cleaning rod.

Yamaha YFL-382 Flute Specifications

• Instrument Type: Concert flute
• Key: C
• Model and Level: Yamaha YFL-382 Intermediate 300 Series
• Key Style and System: French-style open-hole keys, in-line G
• Footjoint: C footjoint
• Headjoint: Sterling silver headjoint and lip plate
• Body, Footjoint, and Keys: Nickel silver, silver-plated
• Case: Yamaha hard case with cover
• Accessories: Open-hole plugs and cleaning rod
• Serial number: K02978

Condition & Setup

This flute is in excellent used condition and has been professionally serviced, set up, and play-tested in our shop. It is clean overall, with light surface scratches and scuffs visible on the lip plate, headjoint area, and reflective body surfaces. The keywork is intact, with no major dents, cracks, breaks, or missing keywork noted during inspection. The instrument includes its Yamaha hard case, open-hole plugs, and cleaning rod.

Who the YFL-382 Flute Is For

The YFL-382 is well suited to an advancing student, serious school musician, or adult player who wants the control and tonal flexibility of an intermediate flute without moving into a handmade professional instrument. The sterling silver headjoint gives the player more room to develop tone color and dynamic nuance, while the open-hole in-line mechanism supports developing hand position, finger control, and a more refined playing approach for concert band, youth orchestra, private study, and ensemble performance.

Common Questions About the Yamaha YFL-382

How does the YFL-382 fit within Yamaha's flute lineup?

The YFL-382 is part of Yamaha's intermediate 300 Series. It sits above the standard 200 Series by adding a sterling silver headjoint while retaining a silver-plated nickel-silver body, footjoint, and key mechanism.

What type of player benefits from the open-hole, in-line G layout?

Open-hole keys are commonly chosen by advancing players because they encourage precise finger placement and provide a more traditional flute feel. The in-line G layout is often preferred by players who want a straight key alignment and are comfortable with that hand position.

What does the sterling silver headjoint contribute?

A sterling silver headjoint gives the player a more responsive and flexible tonal platform than Yamaha's standard nickel-silver student headjoint design. For developing players, that can support greater control of color, articulation, and dynamic range.

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