You get a 'split E" mechanism, which makes third octave E more stable. It has a couple of downsides, but they are really obscure, and do not affect the vast majority of players who have split E. Split E is very common outside USA. Some people claim it presents adjustment hassles for the mechanism, but I regard that as a pretty sad commentary on the work standards of the technician.
I certainly appreciate having it, when I play "Three Little Maids From School" from Mikado (and similar passages). In recordings of that piece it is usually (always?) pretty obvious when the player does not have it. :-)
Why make life harder than it needs to be? :-)
I think 211 is still always made in Japan. I'm not sure about 250.
The yamaha 211 is now made in indonesia,,how that effects quality, i don't know?? but would'nt have thought it would have made any difference..
I've got a 211 which was made in japan, last one in the shop, briliant flute. Its a year old now and i play/ pratice for about 1 1/2 to 2 hours a day and no problems with it so far..very pleased with it..
So far, I have not perceived a deterioration in quality in the Indonesian-made student Yamahas. I guess Yamaha took their quality control there with them.
Micron, I was referring to the logo on the barrel. In the relisted auction they admitted it's a fake and was purchased from China, etc. The headjoint appears to be unstamped (if you'd consider the barrel logo to be considered a stamping lol).
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