Product ReviewsYamaha Student Flute YFL-221 Nickel Silver Plated with Case Japan [Excellent]

First year, middle school student

Rented a flute for a couple months to ensure the initial interest wouldn't wane. It didn't so I purchased this Yamaha new. It is as good as the higher-end rental my student was using. He is male if that matters. Case is fine and sturdy enough. The carrying case is a big, big help and is also robust.

Don't know much about flutes, but the sound is every bit as good as the high end piece. The teacher gave it a thumbs up as well. Can't think of any reason not to buy this for a beginning student.Read full review...

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Delighted with the sound

After lots of research and reviews I elected to purchase the Yamaha YFL 221 flute for our daughter who has been playing for almost 4 years (started in 6th grade). I wanted a good flute that wasn't too expensive. Immediately I could hear the difference in sound. This was a huge upgrade from the Bundy flute she has been using. She is delighted with the way it plays and sounds. She said learning how to tune it has been the only thing she has had to get used to.Read full review...

Verified purchase:  Yes | Condition: pre-owned | Sold by: lisrod_lagmcrcb7

Yamaha YFL-221 Flute

I purchased the flute for my granddaughter - a 3rd year middle-school flute player. I took it to our local technician for any adjustment it might need. He declared it to be perfect from the factory and said he wasn't surprised because Yamaha is one of the best in the business.

It's a huge step up from the loaner from the school, has much better sound, and holds concert pitch way better. Our young musician says it's also much more pleasant to play. Her teacher (who recommended this model in the first place) says it's the right instrument at least through high school.Read full review...

Perfect student flute!

Sounds so so much better than the cheap flutes she was playing before! So glad we chose this brand and model! What a difference!

Verified purchase:  Yes | Condition: pre-owned | Sold by: ready-to-play

What a great instrument. My Daughter has been playing with a rental Flute for more than a year now, same model even. This one sounds so much better.

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A Great Beginner Instrument

Yamaha student-level flutes are a solid choice and hold up much better than the extremely inexpensive no-name imports, which are often cheaper to replace/throw away than repair. This flute has a great sound, good intonation and plays easily.Read full review...

Verified purchase:  Yes | Condition: pre-owned | Sold by: curdumo_33

Worth the money!

Really good flute! It's easy to play on, and looks good. It's like playing on a new flute, and it's used so I won't need to wait till it's playable.

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It’s good, just clean it before playing it. Sounds good

It was good, looked kind of used. I cleaned it and it sounds like a flute.

Verified purchase:  Yes | Condition: pre-owned | Sold by: raymonm-23

Over a year later and still perfect

I couldn’t believe it was used. A year later of frequent use and it’s still great. Thank you

Nice flute

Flute came as expected. Arrived quickly and well packed. Have not had a chance to bring to music teacher, but my daughter has played it and works fine.

Verified purchase:  Yes | Condition: pre-owned | Sold by: barracudatpa