PRICE DROP!! This is a wonderful alto flute and it is excellent condition. The Yamaha A421 alto flute is a highly sought-after flute that will not disappoint! It has silver plated keywork and the body is made of a gold / brass alloy. This one was purchased new by the original owner in 1995 and has been very well taken care of. I comes with a curved head joint. I can see no signs of dents, ding or repairs. as the flute is 30 years old, it does show some minor signs of wear from being played. All the original pads are still on the flute and they have a lot of life left in them. I disassembled, cleaned, polished and adjusted the flute and it is gig ready. As this is a consignment sale, there is no warranty.
Condition - Excellent Condition. It has the offset stamp and cross hatches indicating it was probably made in the 1960's. The stamp also has the extra "T" stamp for "tenor facing". There is some scratching on the bite plate and sides from the ligature. I have tried this with both a tenor and bari reed and can confirm that it works with either. I think it plays much better with a bari reed, but that is just my opinion. Includes the original ligature, cap and box.