Yamaha YCL-650 Professional Bb Clarinet - Grenadilla Wood | Piano Gallery, Idaho Falls
Introduction
The Yamaha YCL-650 Professional Bb Clarinet delivers exceptional performance quality for serious musicians who demand professional features at an accessible price point. This premium Grenadilla wood clarinet features specifications closely matching Yamaha's Custom SEV model, providing the warm, round, and deeply resonant sound that defines professional clarinet performance. With extensive handcrafting, hand-finished tapered tone holes, and beautifully sculpted keys regulated by master artisans, the YCL-650 offers outstanding value for advanced students, professionals, and educators who need reliable, high-quality instruments for demanding musical situations.
Product Overview
Crafted from carefully selected and seasoned Grenadilla wood throughout the body, barrel, and bell, the YCL-650 provides the rich, complex tonal characteristics that serious clarinetists require for professional-level performance. The premium wood selection and seasoning process ensures tonal stability and the distinctive woody warmth that defines the professional clarinet sound, while providing the projection and dynamic range needed for solo and ensemble work.
The instrument features tapered tone holes that are individually undercut by hand, ensuring precise intonation and superior tonal balance across all registers. This meticulous handcrafting process, typically found only in much more expensive instruments, contributes to the YCL-650's exceptional response and the seamless register transitions that characterize professional-quality clarinets.
Yamaha's commitment to professional craftsmanship is evident in every detail, from the beautifully sculpted silver-plated keys whose touch has been regulated by master artisans for perfect balance, to the blue steel needle springs that provide reliable, consistent action. The adjustable thumb rest ensures comfortable hand positioning for extended playing sessions, while Lucien deluxe double skin pads guarantee superior sealing and longevity.
Ideal For
- Advanced students preparing for conservatory auditions and professional music careers
- Professional musicians seeking reliable backup instruments with exceptional value
- Music educators who need high-quality demonstration instruments for teaching
- Community orchestra and band musicians requiring consistent intonation and projection
- Private studio teachers demonstrating professional-level clarinet sound and technique
Key Features
Premium Grenadilla Wood Construction
Complete construction from carefully selected and seasoned Grenadilla wood provides the warm, round, and deeply resonant tone quality that defines professional clarinet performance with exceptional tonal stability and projection.
Hand-Undercut Tapered Tone Holes
Each tapered tone hole is individually undercut by hand for precise intonation and superior tonal balance, ensuring seamless register transitions and the responsive characteristics essential for professional performance.
Master Artisan Key Regulation
Beautifully sculpted silver-plated keys are individually regulated by master artisans for perfect balance and optimal touch, providing the responsive action that serious musicians require for demanding technical passages.
Professional Specifications
Bell, barrel, tone holes, and other key features closely match those of Yamaha's Custom SEV model, delivering professional-level performance characteristics at a more accessible price point.
Premium Components and Accessories
Features blue steel needle springs, Lucien deluxe double skin pads, adjustable thumb rest, and includes Yamaha 4CM hard rubber mouthpiece with silver-plated ligature for complete professional setup.
What's Included
- Yamaha YCL-650 Professional Bb Clarinet
- Yamaha 4CM hard rubber mouthpiece
- Silver-plated ligature
- Plastic mouthpiece cap
- Protective case
- Manufacturer warranty
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Level | Professional |
| Key | Bb |
| Fingering System | Boehm |
| Key Configuration | 17 Keys, 6 Rings |
| Body Material | Seasoned Grenadilla Wood |
| Barrel Material | Grenadilla Wood |
| Bell Material | Grenadilla Wood |
| Barrel Length | 65mm |
| Key Material | Nickel Silver |
| Key Plating | Silver-Plated |
| Tone Holes | Tapered Inset with Hand Undercut |
| Bore | Machined |
| Thumb Rest | Adjustable |
| Springs | Blue Steel Needle |
| Pads | Lucien Deluxe Double Skin |
| Posts | Threaded |
| Mouthpiece | Yamaha 4CM Hard Rubber |
| SKU | YCL-650U//03 |
| UPC | 889025143035 |
| Availability | Ships in 24 Hours |
Experience This Professional Clarinet Today
Visit Piano Gallery in Idaho Falls to experience the exceptional craftsmanship and professional sound quality of the Yamaha YCL-650 Professional Bb Clarinet. Our knowledgeable staff can demonstrate how this instrument's premium Grenadilla wood construction and meticulous handcrafting deliver the warm, resonant tone and precise intonation that serious clarinetists depend on for their most important musical performances.
