Yamaha YFH-8315 GS 02 Flugelhorn

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Yamaha YFH-8315 GS 02 Flugelhorn

Yamaha

YFH-8315 GS 02 Flugelhorn

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Product Info

Article Number: 250731
Brand: Yamaha
Model: YFH-8315 GS 02 Flugelhorn
Price: $3,517.80

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This Yamaha is a serious flugelhorn – Wayne Bergeron’s input clearly made a difference. The sound is powerful and focused, ideal for big band and professional settings where you need a commanding presence. It’s a high-end instrument built to last and inspire.

Product Description

  • Yamaha YFH-8315 GS
  • Flugelhorn
  • Further development of the YFH-8315 GS with newly developed details
  • such as the hollowed cylindrical brass leadpipe screw and the upper and lower valve covers
  • Result of numerous tests with Wayne Bergeron
  • whose ideas and preferences led to an innovative
  • powerful sound
  • ideal for big band settings
  • S-bore Ø: 10.5 mm (0.413")
  • Two-piece gold brass bell Ø: 151.6 mm (6")
  • Brass body
  • Malone leadpipe
  • Monel valves
  • One-piece valve body
  • Ergonomic trigger on 3rd slide
  • Silver-plated
  • Incl. case and 14F4 mouthpiece
PROS
  • • Malone leadpipe enhances responsiveness and tonal color.
  • • Gold brass bell delivers a rich, focused, and projecting sound.
  • • Monel valves ensure smooth, reliable action and longevity.
  • • Ergonomic trigger improves intonation and playing comfort.
CONS
  • • Premium-priced, placing it outside reach for many students or hobbyists.
  • • S-bore design might not suit all players’ embouchures equally.
  • • The silver plating, while attractive, requires diligent care to prevent tarnish.

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Key Features

Bore Size 10.5 mm
Bell Size 151.6 mm
Material Gold brass bell, cylindrical brass leadpipe, brass body
Valve Type Monel valves, one-piece valve body
Finish Silver-plated
Mouthpiece 14F4
Weight Approximately 4.5 lbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Malone leadpipe generally provides a quicker response and a slightly warmer, more complex tonal palette than standard Yamaha leadpipes, adding depth and projection.
While versatile, the S-bore tends to favor a brighter embouchure; players with a darker embouchure may need to adjust their technique to fully realize its potential.
Silver plating is prone to tarnish and requires more frequent polishing than other finishes like lacquer to maintain its appearance and prevent buildup that could affect the sound.

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