Where is Yamaha flute made?

Where is Yamaha flute made?

All 222 flutes are made at the Yamaha factory in Indonesia. There was a period of time when the former model 221 was made in Japan, but that was decades ago. They have been making their 400 series and below in Indonesia for more than 20 years now.

Which Yamaha models are made in Japan?

In the current product line, only the Handcrafted instruments which have a 26 or 36 in the model # are made in Japan.

Is Yamaha made in Japan?

In Japan, the company maintains three factories for musical instrument manufacture, engine and various vehicle manufacture (motorcycles and marine products), with all factories located in Shizuoka Prefecture.

Which brand is best for flute?

In light of this, here are the best flute brands available to flutists.

• 1) Miyazawa. Miyazawa is a famous music instrument company that has its base in Japan.
• 2) Yamaha.
• 3) Gemeinhardt.
• 4) Brannen Brothers.
• 5) Emerson.
• 6) Armstrong.
• 7) Jupiter.
• 8) Pearl.

Are Yamaha flutes silver plated?

YFL-212 Student Flute with Straight Silver-Plated Headjoint Our Custom and Professional grade flutes have earned a reputation for exceptional quality, design, performance and consistency, thanks to the craftsmanship of our brass and woodwind workshops.

Where is the serial number on a Yamaha flute?

Flute serial numbers can be found on the back of the body, or middle joint. They are commonly placed near the foot joint receiver, or near the top of the body, either on the barrel or near the highest key.

What are flutes worth?

Intermediate, or step-up flutes usually cost $1,400 to $2,500 and entry level pro flutes (still largely played by advanced students) around $2500 and up. There are several things that determine the overall cost of a flute: Material – Most student flutes are made of nickel and then plated with silver.

Which Yamaha acoustics are made in Japan?