Yamaha Intermediate Flute Model 422 - New

I purchased my first flute about one year ago and played it so often the pedals started clicking; so, I decided to upgrade to an intermediate. I quickly adjusted to the new flute and absolutely love the sound.

I love this flute. It looks beautiful, sounds beautiful and practically plays itself! Just kidding— it doesn’t do that, but this little gem’s body is solid silver with closed hole keys— perfect for someone who is an amateur that just loves playing and sounding good!

I played a good open-hole flute for 25 years, but I got to the point that I wanted a really high-quality upgrade. After searching and reviewing for some time, I finally settled on the Yamaha 462. What I got was a fantastic upgrade, as follows:
1. This new Yamaha flute is easier to play and performs so much better on both the top and bottom ends than my previous. Whereas I had to work really hard for high and low notes before, they are so much easier with this new flute.
2. The key action is noticeably better than my older flute. The keys have a very solid but smooth feel (like driving a sports car), and I can definitely move faster on this Yamaha than my old flute.
3. I find my air demands with this Yamaha are much improved. It is easier for me to play longer passages because the head joint (and the whole flute) is so much improved.
4. I don't know if the gold-plated lip plate improves my tone, but it makes me feel classy when I play. And that, in part, is worth something!
I knew Yamaha as a well-respected name in flutes - I just was surprised when the quality of this flute surpassed my expectations. Finally, I'd say it took me about 2 weeks with this instrument to feel comfortable and fully adjusted. Now, it feels like coming home when I put it to my lips. This was money well spent! Well done, Yamaha!

My son needed a flute in a rush to replace a broken one. Great communication from Flute Center. Flute was shipped out same day. The flute sounds beautiful right out of the box. Flute case has some cosmetic defects. Flute center helped claim the warranty and a replacement case was shipped out in no time. Very happy experience.

I sound like a million bucks on this flute. Thanks!

I was overwhelmed with the choices. Then the one i finally chose was not going to be available. They suggested another but a better model. Added the features i wanted and gave me a great price on it. I am over the moon over this flute! I am so glad they suggested this one. I might not have upgraded. It plays beautifully. And so easy to play. People i play with can’t get over how much better the tone is. Wish i would’ve bought this a long time ago.