Description

YFH-635T originally purchased in late 1986,  The 635ST was Yamaha’s former top-of-the-line professional flugelhorn, with the smaller approximately .413” bore and third-valve trigger.

For a gorgeous, professionally serviced example with the original case and mouthpiece,

Yamaha YFH-635ST Professional Flugelhorn — S/N 001416

A Gorgeous Example of One of Yamaha’s Most Desirable Vintage Professional Flugelhorns!

Here is a Yamaha YFH-635ST Professional Flugelhorn, serial number 001416, dating to approximately 1986–1987. The 635ST was Yamaha’s former top-of-the-line professional flugelhorn and has developed a loyal following among serious jazz and commercial players.

The 635ST is known for its beautiful, warm, focused flugelhorn sound, excellent intonation, quick response, and the slightly smaller .413” bore that gives this model its distinctive French-style flugelhorn character. It also features the very useful third-valve trigger.

And this particular horn has received some serious professional attention:

• Josh Landres performed a complete valve alignment
• Wayne Tanabe did the slides work, ensuring the slides operate properly and efficiently
• Charlie Melk removed the dents and gave the horn a thorough cleaning and detailing

The result is simply GORGEOUS. This is not a neglected vintage Yamaha that needs work—it is a professionally serviced, ready-to-play example of a discontinued Yamaha model that has become increasingly difficult to find.

The horn comes complete with its original Yamaha case and original mouthpiece.

The YFH-635ST is no longer manufactured, and Yamaha collectors and professional players have long regarded the 635 series as one of Yamaha’s finest flugelhorn designs. Comparable examples have commanded strong prices on the used market, particularly when they are in excellent mechanical and cosmetic condition.

Model: Yamaha YFH-635ST
Serial Number: 001416
Key: Bb
Bore: Approximately .413”
Finish: Silver Plate
Era: Approximately 1986–1987
Features: Third-valve trigger
Includes: Original Yamaha case & mouthpiece
Professional Service: Valve alignment by Josh Landres; slide work by Wayne Tanabe; dent removal and complete cleaning by Charlie Melk

This is a special one. If you have been looking for a vintage Yamaha 635ST, finding one in this condition—and with this level of professional service—is becoming increasingly difficult.

A beautiful professional flugelhorn, fully serviced and ready to make music.