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Transverse flute in C

This is a modern, side-blown flute, model YFL-411-II, made of silver-plated sterling silver in two sections (head and body), with silver-plated nickel-silver keywork. It has fifteen closed keys with cylinder cups, mounted in posts with rods affixed to plates, with needle and flat springs, and with cork and green felt paddings. The low-C key has a roller touch. This model is a Boehm system with an offset G key configuration and a split E mechanism. Nominal pitch: C.

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  • Inscriptions:Stamped on body (at barrel section): [alignment marker] / YAMAHA / ESTABLISHED IN 1887 / MADE IN JAPAN / 411II|Stamped on rod pillar plate of foot joint : S|Stamped on head: Yamaha trademark
  • Hornbostel-Sachs category:421.121.12 Open side-blown flutes with fingerholes
  • Repository:Museum of Army Music
  • Measurements:Length: 670mm