Yamaha YPC-62R Grenadilla Piccolo - Wave Cut Professional | Piano Gallery, Idaho Falls
Introduction
The Yamaha YPC-62R Grenadilla Piccolo represents the pinnacle of professional woodwind craftsmanship, trusted by orchestral musicians in top ensembles worldwide for its exceptional intonation and expressive capabilities. This handcrafted professional piccolo features premium aged Grenadilla wood construction and Yamaha's innovative "Wave" cut headjoint technology, delivering the rich, complex tone and wider dynamic range that serious musicians demand. Now available at an exceptional value of $2,993.99 (regularly $4,362.00), saving $1,368.01 on this world-class professional instrument.
Product Overview
Crafted entirely from premium aged Grenadilla wood, the YPC-62R delivers the distinctive warm, woody tone that has made wooden piccolos the gold standard for professional orchestral performance. The carefully selected and seasoned Grenadilla provides exceptional tonal stability, complex harmonic overtones, and the responsive character that allows for subtle musical expression across all dynamic levels and registers.
The revolutionary "Wave" cut headjoint represents Yamaha's latest innovation in professional piccolo design, offering significantly improved response characteristics and expanded dynamic range compared to traditional headjoint designs. This advanced headjoint technology provides effortless tone production while maintaining the precise control needed for the most demanding orchestral and solo repertoire.
Yamaha's commitment to handcraftsmanship is evident throughout the instrument, with undercut tone holes for enhanced resonance, silver-plated nickel silver keys with concave contouring for optimal finger comfort, and split E mechanism for reliable upper register performance. Each instrument receives meticulous individual attention during the manufacturing process, ensuring the consistency and reliability that professional musicians require.
Ideal For
- Professional orchestral musicians seeking world-class tone and reliability
- Advanced music students preparing for conservatory auditions and professional careers
- Principal and section piccolo players who demand exceptional intonation and projection
- Recording artists requiring the complex tonal characteristics of premium Grenadilla wood
- Serious performers who need the expanded dynamic range and expressive capabilities of Wave cut technology
Key Features
Premium Aged Grenadilla Wood Construction
Both body and headjoint are crafted from carefully aged Grenadilla wood, providing the rich, complex tone quality and exceptional resonance that define the professional wooden piccolo sound favored by orchestral musicians worldwide.
Revolutionary "Wave" Cut Headjoint
Yamaha's innovative Wave cut headjoint design delivers significantly improved response characteristics and wider dynamic range, allowing for effortless tone production and enhanced musical expression across all playing levels.
Professional Handcraftsmanship
Extensive hand-finishing and individual attention during manufacturing ensure exceptional intonation, playability, and the consistency that professional musicians depend on for reliable performance in demanding musical situations.
Advanced Key Mechanism
Silver-plated nickel silver keys with concave contouring and ribbed key posts provide optimal finger comfort and reliable mechanical action, while the split E mechanism ensures dependable upper register response.
Precision Tone Hole Design
Undercut tone holes enhance resonance and projection while improving intonation accuracy, contributing to the instrument's exceptional tonal focus and dynamic response characteristics.
What's Included
- Yamaha YPC-62R Professional Grenadilla Piccolo
- Professional protective case
- Manufacturer warranty
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Level | Professional |
| Key | C |
| Body Material | Premium Aged Grenadilla Wood |
| Headjoint | "Wave" Cut Grenadilla Wood |
| Headjoint Bore | Conical Bore |
| Key Material | Nickel Silver |
| Key Plating | Silver-Plated |
| Key Design | Concave Contoured with Ribbed Posts |
| Key Mechanism | Split E |
| Tone Holes | Undercut |
| Springs | Stainless Steel |
| Bumpers | Neoprene |
| MSRP | $4,362.00 |
| Sale Price | $2,993.99 |
| Savings | $1,368.01 |
| SKU | YPC-62R |
| UPC | 086792958286 |
Experience This Professional Piccolo Today
Visit Piano Gallery in Idaho Falls to experience the legendary Yamaha YPC-62R and discover why this professional Grenadilla piccolo is trusted by orchestral musicians in the world's finest ensembles. Our expert staff can demonstrate how the innovative Wave cut headjoint and premium wood construction deliver the exceptional tone quality and expressive range that define professional-level performance.
