YAMAHA Flute YFL211 (Discontinued) with Original Case, High-Quality Japanese Instrument YAMAHA YFL211 Original Case Included Made in Japan ◆ Made in Japan between 1985 and 1990, with "JAPAN" and "NIPPON GAKKI CO LTD" (Japan Musical Instrument engraving) markings (see photos), making it quite rare. Purchased new at the time. ◆ Silver Specifications • Body Material: Nickel Silver (Nickel-Copper Alloy) • Surface Finish: Silver-Plated • Key Material: Nickel Silver (Nickel-Silver Alloy) + Silver-Plated ◆ Features • E Mechanism Standard Equipment: Makes it easier to produce the third octave E note • Covered Keys & Offset Design: User-friendly structure for beginners ◆ Condition • Overall, there is some slight dullness. Upon close inspection, there are small, dot-like areas of peeling plating throughout, especially noticeable on the body tube and the key sections of the body tube. Also, the key sections of the body tube and their surroundings are generally dull, and the keys pressed by the right fingertips, in particular, lack shine and are dull. • A barely noticeable dent on the foot joint (see photo) • In terms of operation, the keys and pads seem to be in good condition. It has been confirmed that sound can be produced. However, a small piece of paper on the underside of the key arm in the center of the back of the body tube came off during cleaning for the listing. ↓ ◆ Regarding the peeling of the "paper" that was attached to the underside of the flute's key arm ◆ (See photo 12 → I will include the paper as well.) According to research, this usually has no significant direct impact on the tone, but the points to note vary depending on the purpose of the paper. ① In the case of a pad spacer (adjustment paper) There is a possibility of slightly affecting the pitch or sound leakage to fine-tune the key height and airtightness. ② In the case of vibration damping/cushioning material To suppress key operation noise, key noise may increase. ③ In the case of temporary fixing paper during repair It is for temporary fixing during repair or adjustment, so it is usually okay to remove it. The possibility of ② above is high, but there is also a possibility of ①. It is recommended to perform maintenance (check for key noise and tone). ☑️ Please purchase if you understand that maintenance (checking the tone and key noise) is necessary, and if you accept the above-mentioned dirt, etc. ☑️ No cleaning accessories... This is an offering without a cleaning rod, cloth, etc., so please purchase if you understand this.