YCL-650 Bb Clarinet

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.