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Yes, it has been replaced by (I think) the 472. All the Yamaha 400 series are basically the same except for very minor design differences, options (i.e. open vs closed holes, E-facilitator, offset G, etc.).

Well, I think you got good advice. New the YFL471 sold for a bit over $2000, so $999 is a reasonable price used and in good condition. The YFL471 is solid silver while the YFL262 is plated. Plated flutes sometimes become pitted if the plating deteriorates while solid silver can always be cleaned and...

In the photo below, the circled "key" is a touchpiece. It has no pad because it closes the key/pad pointed to by the arrow in the photo. All is well.

It's a student instrument.

At your level, two hours a day is probably good. The main thing is to gauge it by your fatigue level. Stop when your lips or fingers get tired. Actually, it's often better to work for maybe an hour, take a break for 15-30 minutes and then do another hour. You can repeat that pattern until you feel y...

Well, the proper way is to take it to a repair tech. However, in an emergency, you can tighten the screw to where the key works properly and then put a drop of fingernail polish on the screw head and post. That will keep the screw from working loose but it can still be removed easily with a screwdri...

I'd be suspicious of no serial number. Might be a counterfeit...

I think you pointed out your dilemma yourself. Flutes around or under $1000 are generally student models. If you truly want an intermediate/step-up flute you'll have to wait and save more money or buy a good quality used intermediate flute from a reputable dealer. You have stated that you are not ma...

Well, you can get the best repairs at a low cost wherever unicorns are sold.

Seriously, best and low cost are often mutually exclusive. If you want the best car, it's not cheap. If you want the best food, it's not cheap. If you want the best flute repair, it's not cheap.

If the damage is not too severe, yes, the dents/flaring can be repaired. Can you post a few photos of yours?

Question: can a Yamaha YFL 221 head joint fit into the body of the armstrong 80b? I damaged the head joint of my armstrong and it wont fit anymore. I need advise. Pls Help!😩 Head joints are usually not interchangeable unless you get a flute repair shop to resize it to fit. Your best bet is to take ...

Thank you so much! I will keep the Armstrong! Anyway, Im on my 4th day of self taught and now able to consistenly produce a tone just on the head joint w/ & w/o plugging the hole! 🤪. I can also do the Do-re-me much better now. Is there a breathing technic coz im losing a lot of air just by playing ...

If the Armstrong 80 is in good condition, it is a decent flute. My main flute is a Muramatsu professional flute but I also have an Armstrong Model 80 as a backup flute. It is a solid dependable flute. Trying to compare the Armstrong with the Yamahas is difficult because they are somewhat different a...

You should have full privileges now. I sent you a private message. Respond to it and I'll see if I can help.

The engraving looks like it is laser etched and that is generally an indicator that it is not a genuine Azumi.