YFL-222 Intermediate Flute for Student (International Version)

Bought it for my school band kid. I was hesitant at first since even though it was half the price compared to the same model being sold here, the fact that it’s still $600+, it’s definitely not cheap. But when it arrived, it was all worth it. The product is legit, has warranty, though not a US one. Flutes sold in Korea are really made in Indonesia. It was securely packed and came in with a personalized note. I agree with my kid that it sounded better and she said it’s way easier to play compared to her old flute. 🫰

This flute has a very rich, beautiful tone. Its keys are almost silent. It is a good quality instrument which is expected from Yamaha.

Teaching myself from YouTube. Played French horn when younger. Also double horn and e flare alto. Have a cheaper flute. This is easier to play from a beginner standpoint. I think it has a mellowed sound also. Lighter to hold. Seems to be a real yamaha, made in Indonesia. Registration on line was accepted.

I was a bit worried after placing my order. Wondering if it might be a counterfeit product from China. I was ready to return it if it turned out to be fake. I placed the order on Saturday and received it on Monday. As soon as I opened the box, I realized my concern was unnecessary. Still, just to be sure, I took it to a nearby music store to check, and they confirmed it was genuine. He told me that although the warranty isn’t valid in the U.S. And He also told me that since it’s an authentic product, there’s really nothing to worry about—it’s built solidly. I’m very thankful to the seller for providing such a good instrument at such a great price.

When our kiddo started flute a few years ago, we didn’t know anything and bought a pretty basic Etude something-or-other student flute because it was the cheapest. It needed an expensive repair not long into use (almost as much as we initially paid), and when it needed another repair for a broken key recently, we started looking for a Yamaha replacement (brand recommended by her middle school band teacher). I was a little wary that this was half the price for the exact same model at our local Music & Arts store, and worried shipping would take awhile from SKorea, but we took the chance. It arrived in less than a week, perfectly brand new in factory packaging, with a few extras thrown in. Daughter loved the cute handwritten Thank You notes in Korean. We parents still don’t know diddly about flutes or music, but can attest that the sound is much clearer at home and my daughter says she can 100% tell the difference in quality. Her band teacher says the sound improvement from her has been fantastic. If your kiddo has stuck with flute and is ready for an upgrade, can’t recommend this seller and Yamaha flute enough. I’m sure we’ll have to revisit higher-end models in the future if she continues her studies, but for middle school Concert Band this has been great.

Studied flute in the mid 90’s for two years. Re-started after recently learning my flute teacher died too young- it’s my ode to her. She was a symphony player with a Verne Powell flute. Northwestern U music grad, huge tone, great chops. Before getting this Yamaha 222 I owned a made in Japan (MIJ) 300 series model- wish I still had it. Regardless if the 222 is an overstock, Korean clone, or wanna be it does the job. Excellent for beginners. Intermediates will notice the top joint lip plate is limited- need to watch the embrochure angle/amount of air for the octave and high notes. These notes tend to go into whistle tones if overblown. Make sure to have a tech check a new flute and soften the key spring rods to reduce hard action after purchase. Have since bought a Yamaha 517 (available only in Japan) with closed hole keys. Sterling silver top joint and plays like a dream, even if I can’t. Definitely a repeat customer for Yamaha flutes, drums, but not motorcycles.

Beautifully packaged and shipped quickly from South Korea. A gem! It’s a real Yamaha flute, but without the American warranty. (But for the price, it’s worth skipping the warranty.) The band director was quite pleased with the quality and said it would work perfectly. It’s a bright silver color and brand new. It came with a kind, handwritten note and an extra cleaning cloth, assembly instructions, warranty information, a hard outer case, and a soft case. We didn’t end up using the strap on the case because it felt a bit awkward, but the rest was fine. The only thing I wish the case had was a pouch to store the cleaning supplies, but it’s not a deal breaker. I recommend this flute! For $550, it’s better than renting one for $40 a month. Looking forward to hearing my kiddo play!

I absolutely love it !!! Great sound, easy to play. Beautiful. It came quickly and packed perfectly. Thank you for the cool extra gifts as well

One of the best flute!!!

As advertised. Received before time listed.

The item is easy to tune, is fairly precise in key placement, and produces a good quality sound. A useful and reasonably priced item for a moderately experienced player.