Yamaha 300 Vs 400 series

[tubbycub]

I am primarily a sax player who needs to double
on the flute, so I guess I will never get to play like Dave Valentine or James
Galway. Top end flutes are out for me. But I need one that is relatively easier
to play and yet capable of producing a rich tone. My requirements will be an
intermediate model with closed holes and offset G keys with C foot. So I am
wondering if the above options are ok as well as the differences between the
closed holes models within these 2 series. Any suggestions would be greatly
appreciated. Thanks in advance.

[krzymunkey]

both 300 and 400 series have rich tone, though
300 only has silver head. the options are your own choice, so you decide [;)] i
think 300 series will do good, they sound NEARlY the same, but in the long run,
you will probably get a better tone out of the 400 series.. you pick! what do
you mean by the difference between closed holes and open holes within these
models?? open holes have a more projected sound, and you can do these fancy
fingering things; if thats what you mean. closed holes have a slightly smaller
sound, and you cant feel the vibrations in your fingers... i talk too much...
[:knockout:]

[tubbycub]

Kyzymunkey, sorry for the confusion, what I
meant was whether there are and differences (tone, ease of playing etc) between
the closed hole flutes within the 300 and 400 series, eg YFL-311, 321, 411 etc.
But I guess you have already answered my question, cheers! Open hole flutes are
out for me since I already have so many problems to face as a beginner
[:knockout:] and I don't want this to handicap me further [:)]

[FluteDiddy]

It is highly unlikely you or anyone listening
to you will hear any difference if you play on a 300 or 400 series Yamaha,
especially if they don't know which you are playing. B or C foot should not be
a factor from what you say. Offset is definetly a plus. If you only are playing
for a while in school a Yamaha 211 will probably serve you well and deliver on
all your needs. Get one on ebay for a couple hundred bucks and use the rest of
your money on another worthy purchase. I suggest going to a music store and play
test one. Tons of places sell Yamaha and will let you try one out. Not sure what
you think you will find in a new flute that your current one wont accomplish