I had really good luck with my Yamaha until I fell on it..lol
I cant remember the number it was..
I had to replace it with a Gill brand one The musical instrument store I go to was out of all other recorders but these ones and I didnt want to wait for they're shipment..
.. it works quite good.
I was quite surprised by my clear pink one I bought in a dollarstore (couldnt resist lol ) it works nearly as good as my yamaha did
I also have a dolmetch nova recorder. it's very mellow sounding. I had to fix an airleak on it when I got home, with some glue and it works good now..its actually quite nice sounding.
I am going to the instrument store today or early next week in hopes they have Yamaha's in. I will buy 2 lol