The Yamaha Pro Clarinet (YCL-650 MK3) has "precise intonation and a consistent tone making this the perfect choice in a professional clarinet," said Kurt Witt, Wind Instrument product manager, Band & Orchestral Division, Yamaha Corporation of America. "The new barrel design, combined with more durable springs, makes the quality of this instrument outstanding."
The YCL-650 provides a rich, warm tone with ideal resistance.
Warm tone and outstanding projection
Leather pads were chosen after extensive testing with an emphasis on sound quality.
These pads improve the tone and response of the instrument, making it easier to produce a beautiful, warm sound.
When you buy a brand new Yamaha YCL-650 professional clarinet from any of our stores, our professional sales staff will give you clear instructions on how to handle your new instrument and how to care for your new Yamaha wooden clarinet. We have Yamaha authorized service technicians in store.
Purchasing from any of our Ozwinds stores gives you a 5 year extended warranty.
Trade-ins will be considered to upgrade.
Specifications:
- Level: Professional
- Key: Bb
- Fingering: Boehm
- Key System: 17 keys, 6 rings
- Barrel Length: 65mm
- Body Material: Grenadilla
- Barrel Material: Grenadilla
- Bell Material: Grenadilla
- Key Material: Nickel silver
- Plating: Silver
- Bore: Machined
- Tone Holes: Tapered inset type with tapered undercut
- Thumb Rest: Adjustable
- Mouthpiece: Yamaha 4C Standard Mouthpiece
- Mouthpiece Cap: Silver-plated
- Ligature: Silver-plated
- Spring Type: Blue steel needle
- Pad Type: Pissoni leather pads
- Posts: Threaded
- Options: Left Ab/ Eb mechanism
Clarinet : Assembly, Care and Maintenance
Australian Yamaha Band and Orchestral, Product and repair specialist Brae Grimes takes you through the ins and outs of setting up your clarinet, how to correctly clean it and best practice for keeping your instrument in great condition.
Date Added: Friday 01 May, 2020
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Inheriting custom model design and techniques
The YCL-650 provides a rich, warm tone with ideal resistance.
This is possible because it is crafted using some Custom model specifications that have a significant effect on tone production.
Warm tone for outstanding projection
Leather pads were chosen after extensive testing with an emphasis on sound quality.
These pads improve the tone and response of the instrument, making it easier to produce a beautiful, warm tone
Leather pads offer improved response because of a more secure seating position, and produce an outstanding, even tone throughout all registers, as evident on our Custom model clarinets.
Custom bell and barrel design
The smallest variation in the taper of the barrel and bell can have a large influence on resonance, tone, and intonation, and the barrel shape promotes efficient breath flow through the instrument.
The bell's inner dimensions feature an original Yamaha shape that results in improved lower joint intonation.
Improved thumb rest design
This model features an adjustable thumb rest with strap ring.
The thumb rest can be set to a height that is most comfortable for each individual.
The thumb rest also includes a ring that can provide a convenient location for strap attachment when needed.
Improved key layout
Designed and crafted for excellent feel, the keys are adjusted by hand using techniques adopted from the manufacturing process of the Custom models.
Improve accuracy
This model features longer E/B levers and C#/G# keys.
This design reduces the likelihood of fingers slipping off the keys while playing, preventing fingering mistakes.
Accessories Included:
- YAC CLC-52: Cordura-covered hard case with shoulder strap
- CL 4C: 4C Standard mouthpiece
- YAC 1600: Silver-plated ligature
- YAC 1639: Silver-plated mouthpiece cap
- YAC 1006P: Cork grease - Synthetic
- YAC 1051P: Swab for wood clarinets
We offer a 7 day approval period as of the day you receive your purchase.
If you are not happy with your item for any reason, just let us know via email. Return your purchase for a full refund less freight costs. This is our no risk purchase policy. For terms and conditions, see Shipping & Returns
TECH-ASSURE™
Certified Musical Instrument Technician Setup.
Ozwinds TECH-ASSURE™ is a unique service that prepares your new musical instrument for sale.
Our certified technicians put the instrument through a comprehensive testing and adjustment process to ensure that it is ready to play with optimal performance from the moment you receive it.
Every new instrument setup with our TECH-ASSURE™ process which goes through a rigorous checklist so you can be assured that you are getting the best out of your new instrument.
We know the absolute importance of our TECH-ASSURE™ professional instrument setup to get your instrument playing at its peak, so don’t settle for anything less.
Our 13-Point Professional Set-up includes.
- All transit packing and corks from the manufacturer are removed.
- Thorough visual check for any wood or plating defects.
- All pads checked for quality.
- Test all pad seatings & key adjustments using a feeler gauge.
- All key corks and felts checked, adjusted to set vent heights.
- Regulate and adjust keywork as required.
- All spring tensions checked and adjusted to create a balanced feel across the instrument.
- Test final pad seal with a Magnehelic air pressure test.
- Check joint tenons for correct fit and adjust.
- Tenon corks checked for cork quality and greased.
- Play test from top to bottom.
- Case inspected for quality, instrument fit and accessories.
- Instrument cleaned and carefully repacked.
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