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Expert: Joe Piccolo - 10/22/2009


Question
I have a Yamaha 481 flute and I would like to know the wall thickness.  Is it a heavy wall, a mid wall or a light wall.  
I belive those are the terms use to denote thickness of the wall.
I have an instruction manual, but there are no specifications in the manual.

Thank you for your time and consideration.
Doug

Answer

Yamaha flute model 481
Douglas,

A heavy wall flute is denoted by "H" for heavy wall. If yours does not have the H then it is a standard thickness. Which is about .014" I also have a 481 and that is the wall thickness.

Does your 481 have any other notations on it after the 481? Perhaps a II ?

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