Pre-Owned Yamaha YFH-731S Professional Flugelhorn - Silver Plate (Ex-USAF)
For sale is a beautiful piece of vintage Japanese brass manufacturing: a Pre-Owned Yamaha YFH-731S Professional Flugelhorn, serial number 010999. Yamaha’s professional brass instruments manufactured in Japan are legendary for their uncompromising build quality, reliable mechanics, and incredibly stable intonation.
We see a ton of these go to collegiate doublers, traditional brass band members, and gigging jazz musicians because they offer that quintessential dark, velvety flugelhorn sound without the notorious pitch issues found in many older flugels. This specific instrument is a phenomenal find because it was originally purchased and maintained by the United States Air Force, meaning it was vetted for top-tier acoustic quality and regularly serviced by military technicians.
The "YFH-731S" Advantage
- Japanese Craftsmanship: Built during a highly regarded era of Yamaha manufacturing, ensuring robust structural integrity and precision mechanics.
- Professional Acoustic Design: Engineered to produce a wonderfully warm, broad, and mellow tonal core that blends beautifully in both section and solo work.
- Ex-USAF Pedigree: You are getting an instrument that was built, vetted, and maintained to perform perfectly at the highest national level.
Condition Report & Shop Prep
- Finish (Cosmetics): Very Good Player's Condition (Tarnished). The silver plating is fully intact and structurally fantastic. It currently shows a healthy amount of standard silver tarnish from honest use, but there are absolutely no dents, major dings, or signs of trauma.
- Optional Polish Service: If you would prefer this flugelhorn to look factory fresh, our expert in-house technicians can provide a comprehensive, deep silver polish service upon request! Please contact us directly to add this to your purchase.
- Mechanics: Excellent & Stage-Ready. The valve block on this horn is fantastic. The valves are fast and smooth, and the block holds excellent compression, ensuring secure slotting and a rich, resonant tone.
- Accessories: Includes the original Yamaha hard-shell case.
Specifications
- Brand: Yamaha
- Model: YFH-731S
- Serial Number: 010999
- Key: Bb
- Finish: Silver Plate
- Manufacturing Origin: Made in Japan
- Provenance: Ex-United States Air Force (USAF)
- Condition: Pre-Owned / Very Good Professional Condition
- Included: Original Hard Case. (Please note: A mouthpiece is not included).
Why Choose Fleming Music?
Here at Fleming Instruments, our expert on-site instrument repair workshop guarantees that each instrument we sell is meticulously inspected and accurately represented before it reaches you. We take pride in offering a 1-year warranty and 2-week return policy on all instruments, giving you peace of mind with your investment. Our team is dedicated to providing exceptional customer service, so please reach out to us at the shop via phone, email, or website contact: .
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