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An Elegantly Practical Bass Flute!





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The Yamaha YFL-B441II bass flute is a stunning professional instrument fully loaded with practical appointments. Pitched in C just one octave below the concert flute, Yamaha has incorporated several nifty elements for improved playability: a light gold-brass body, an offset G nickel silver key system, and an ergonomic wooden hand rest. Additionally, Yamaha has added a hard-wearing gold-brass sterling silver lip plate to a first-class curved headjoint, prolonging the instrument’s life. Once you experience the YFL-B441II’s revolutionary construction and straightforward, intuitive details, you’ll find it difficult to play another bass flute! Visually elegant and audibly pleasing, the YFL-B441II is a supreme showcase of Yamaha’s industry-leading craftsmanship!





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Ergonomic body and offset G key system





Like the YFL-A421 alto flute, the YFL-B441II is crafted from gold brass that feels weightless compared to the common sterling silver bass flute. But you’ll find unparalleled comfort in its finer details; a dazzling set of closed hole plateau keys decorates the YFL-B441II in a comfortable offset G configuration, and a wooden handrest supports your left wrist while you play. Needless to say, this luxurious instrument is much easier on the arms than most bass flutes out there, and yet it casts an equally superb sound!





Curved headjoint encourages proper posture





The YFL-B441II is equipped with a curved gold-brass headjoint for superior comfort, keeping your right arm and hand at a favorable distance from your mouth. From the first note you play, the YFL-B441II commands good posture without adding stress to your joints. In turn, you’ll benefit from stable, accurate intonation while you play. Naturally, flutists at Sweetwater are inclined to recommend the YFL-B441 to flute ensembles and studio artists.





Yamaha Professional Series brass and woodwinds





Launched in 1967, the Yamaha Professional Series expanded the Yamaha line and made an instant impression among working musicians. Featuring many of the same features and specifications as Yamaha Custom Series instruments, Yamaha Profession Series brass and woodwinds are an ideal choice for discerning musicians who demand superior performance while remaining budget-conscious. Superior materials and hand finishing by the company's master artisans further distinguish Yamaha Professional Series instruments, empowering musicians to play to their full potential!





Yamaha YFL-B441II Professional Series Bass Flute Features:


Professional bass flute plays in C, one octave below the concert flute


Lightweight gold-brass body adds warmth to your sound


Curved headjoint keeps the flute's body close to your mouth and encourages better posture


Contributes a darker, deeper sound to flute choirs and studio recordings


Offset G key system for added comfort


Plateau-style silver-plated keys


Gold-brass sterling silver lip plate


Equipped with FLC-B40 flute case and F-B41 cover