The YFG-821 was designed for players who prefer a great degree of tonal flexibility. It is designed for soloists and others who desire maximum capability to adapt their sound quality to different performance situations. This "Pre-war" style offers a great degree of flexibility.
- Level: Custom; "Pre-war" model
- Key of: C
- Key System: Heckel
- System: Gentleman compact (YFG-821C)
- Wall Thickness: Thinner; larger bore
- Roller Keys: F & Ab ; Ab & F# ; low Eb & low C#
- Features: C plate; High C key; High D key; 2 bocals; Hand crutch; Neck strap
- Body Material: Long seasoned maple
- Key Material: Nickel silver
- Plating: Silver
- Tone Holes: Undercut; Silver tubes available
- Thumb Rest: Fixed
- Trill Keys: F-G (high E key); E-F#
- Spring Type: Blue steel
- Options: Bb key guard; Joint hinge; Balancer; RH pp slide system; A pp arm connecter
- Roller Options: C# ; pp lock; F# lever; Bb key; E
- Trill Key Options: LH Eb ; RH Eb ; C; D