Yamaha Question

fluteluversmom · Post by **fluteluversmom** » Sun Nov 30, 2003 10:08 pm

Does anyone here play the Yamaha Allegro Series? I am
trying to find out what the differences are between the Yamaha Allegro Series
and the Yamaha 481H.

Penny · Post by **Penny** » Mon Dec 01, 2003 1:35 pm

The main difference is that the Allegro aka 471, is
offset G, split E and has a gold lip plate. Allegro comes with a longer
warrantee 5 years I think. They also make an Allegro that is aka 371 which is
like a 381 except for the same two differences. Allegro link
http://www.yamaha.com/yamahavgn/CDA/Con ... DN,00.html
400 series link
http://www.yamaha.com/yamahavgn/CDA/Con ... DN,00.html
Normally you see 481H which has a B foot, but it is also available with C foot,
Allegro has B foot. Allegro has the CY Headjoint, you maybe able to order the
481 with a different one but I think CY is also standard, but not sure about
that, I haven't found the specs on the 481 headjoint. Hope that helps

fluteluversmom · Post by **fluteluversmom** » Mon Dec 01, 2003 5:35 pm

Thanks that does help. I am not sure why there is a
price difference here in betweeen the Allegro and the 481. The Allegro is about
$400.00 dollars less than the 481 at 2 stores that I checked with. Thanks again,
Kim

krzymunkey · Post by **krzymunkey** » Mon Dec 01, 2003 6:29 pm

where are those store/sites? 400 less is a looooooot

Penny · Post by **Penny** » Mon Dec 01, 2003 9:29 pm

Like I said there are 2 different Allegro models. 371
and 471 and they sell on the street for about 400 dollars difference the 371 has
a plated body like all 300 level Yamaha and the 471 has solid silver body like
the 400 series Yamaha. Make sure they are quoting you the price for the
instrument you want.

fluteluversmom · Post by **fluteluversmom** » Tue Dec 02, 2003 8:44 am

[quote] where are those store/sites? 400 less is a
looooooot [/quote] Yeah I agree it is alot of money. The stores are just 2 local
stores here in Minnesota. Kim

fluteluversmom · Post by **fluteluversmom** » Tue Dec 02, 2003 8:53 am

[quote] the 471 has solid silver body like the 400
series Yamaha. Make sure they are quoting you the price for the instrument you
want. [/quote] Penny~ This is why I was a bit confused. The store that I called
here is selling the 471 for $400.00 less than the 481. I do know that we won't
go with the Allegro as my daughter wants an inline G and doesn't feel the need
for the split E option. We are not in a hurry but I am just starting to look at
my options as we are probably going to get something new this spring. Kim

krzymunkey · Post by **krzymunkey** » Fri Dec 05, 2003 6:20 pm

[/quote] I do know that we won't go with the Allegro
as my daughter wants an inline G and doesn't feel the need for the split E
option. [/quote] i thought you said your daughter just got a new gemeinhardt...
and is getting a new head joint, did she not like it??

fluteluversmom · Post by **fluteluversmom** » Fri Dec 05, 2003 8:59 pm

Hi~ Yes, she did get a new Gemeinhardt last February
but recently she has had a few problems with mechanics that people mention with
Gemmy's. She is just starting to enter some competitions and we are thinking
she would benefit from something a bit more reliable. She still wants a
Drelinger headjoint but that might have to wait. Kim [/quote] i thought you said
your daughter just got a new gemeinhardt... and is getting a new head joint, did
she not like it?? ---------------- [/quote]