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Yamaha YCL-681 Eb Soprano Clarinet

Eb Soprano Clarinet with Grenadilla Body, Barrel, and Bell, Silver-plated Keys, 4C Mouthpiece, and Case
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Yamaha YCL-681 Eb Soprano Clarinet
Yamaha YCL-681 Eb Soprano Clarinet

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Hand-finished Yamaha Custom Series Eb Clarinet

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An ideal entry-level professional Eb soprano clarinet for advancing players and pro doublers, the Yamaha Custom series YCL-681 delivers gorgeous tone and impeccable playability. Hewn from seasoned grenadilla with silver-plated nickel-silver keys, the Yamaha YCL-681 delights the eyes as much as the ears. The 42mm barrel delivers a crisp, focused tone, while a traditional bell heightens projection and clarity. Clarinetists at Sweetwater are impressed by the YCL-681’s consistent tonality throughout its range, an attribute that fosters expressive playing. The Yamaha YCL-681 comes with a 4C hard-rubber mouthpiece, a plush-lined case, and a case cover for safe storage and transport.

Seasoned grenadilla body and silver-plated keys

Grenadilla is the material of choice for professional-grade clarinets, due to its dense grain, moisture-repellent qualities, warm tone, and sumptuous visuals. For the YCL-681, Yamaha selected the highest-quality grenadilla, seasoned for improved performance and enhanced resistance to temperature and humidity fluctuations. The YCL-681 is populated with 17 sculpted, silver-plated keys, fitted with Lucien deluxe double-fishskin pads to provide a tight, consistent seal of the tone holes, offering a broad dynamic range with increased power and modulation at all volumes. Moreover, the YCL-681 sports tapered tone holes with a hand-tapered undercut, ensuring optimum intonation and a uniform response up and down the instrument.

Yamaha Custom series brass and woodwinds

The pinnacle of Yamaha’s production brass and woodwinds, the Custom series comprises a stunning collection of professional-grade instruments. Meticulously crafted with a combination of high-tech manufacturing techniques and old-world hand-finishing, Yamaha Custom series brass and woodwinds offer players a sublime playing experience, top-notch tone, and heirloom-quality construction. When you require an instrument that shines in professional settings, with a gorgeous look and a full expressive range, turn to Yamaha Custom series brass and woodwinds.

Yamaha YCL-681 Features:

  • Entry-level professional Eb soprano clarinet
  • Boehm key system with 17 keys and 6 rings
  • Seasoned, 1-piece grenadilla body, barrel, and bell
  • 42mm barrel; fixed thumb rest
  • Sculpted silver-plated nickel-silver keys
  • Lucien deluxe double-fishskin pads
  • Tapered inset tone holes with hand-tapered undercut
  • Includes case and Yamaha 4C mouthpiece with cap and ligature
  • Crafted and hand-finished in Japan

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