Specifications  B /A Model Key Fingering System Barrel Length Body Material Key Material Tone Holes Thumb-rest Mouthpiece Mouthpiece Cap YCL-CSG Silver-plated 56.5mm Tapered tone holes with Yamaha 5CM YCL-CSG-H Hamilton-plated hand-sculpted undercut YCL-SEV  B 65mm YCL-CSV Tapered tone holes with Silver-plated Yamaha 4CM YCL-AE 66mm hand-tapered undercut nickel silver Fixed YCL-CX 17 keys 65mm (Adjustable Boehm Grenadilla optionally Silver-plated YCL-CSG-A 6 rings 56.5mm Tapered tone holes with available) Yamaha 5CM YCL-CSG-AH Hamilton-plated hand-sculpted undercut YCL-SEV-A 64mm A YCL-CSV-A 65mm Clarinets Silver-plated Tapered tone holes with Yamaha 4CM YCL-AE-A nickel silver hand-tapered undercut Models / Professional Models / Intermediate Models / Standard Models 66mm YCL-CX-A   Professional B Bass Clarinets / Alto Clarinets / E Clarinets / German Style Clarinets Model Key Fingering System Barrel Length Body Material Key Material Tone Holes Thumb-rest Mouthpiece Mouthpiece Cap  YCL-650 B Boehm 17 keys 65mm Grenadilla Silver-plated Tapered tone holes with Adjustable Yamaha 4C Silver-plated 6 rings nickel silver tapered undercut  Intermediate B Clarinets Model Key Fingering System Barrel Length Body Material Key Material Tone Holes Thumb-rest Mouthpiece Mouthpiece Cap YCL-450  Silver-plated nickel silver Silver-plated B Boehm 17 keys 65mm Grenadilla Straight tone holes with Fixed Yamaha 4C YCL-450N 6 rings Nickel-plated nickel silver tapered undercut Plastic  Standard B Clarinet Model Key Fingering System Barrel Length Body Material Key Material Tone Holes Thumb-rest Mouthpiece Mouthpiece Cap  YCL-250 B Boehm 17 keys 65mm Matte ABS resin Nickel-plated Straight tone holes with Fixed Yamaha 4C Plastic 6 rings nickel silver tapered undercut  B Bass Clarinets Model Key Fingering System Barrel Length Body Material Key Material Tone Holes Thumb-rest Mouthpiece Mouthpiece Cap

24 keys YCL-622II 7 covered finger holes Silver-plated Straight tone holes with Grenadilla Fixed Silver-plated nickel silver tapered undercut  YCL-621II B Boehm — Yamaha 4C 20 keys 7 covered finger holes Nickel-plated YCL-221II Matte ABS resin nickel silver Straight tone holes Adjustable Plastic  E Model Key Fingering System Barrel Length Body Material Key Material Tone Holes Thumb-rest Mouthpiece Mouthpiece Cap  19 keys YCL-631II E Boehm 7 covered — Grenadilla Silver-plated Straight tone holes with Fixed Yamaha 4C Silver-plated finger holes nickel silver tapered undercut  E Clarinets Model Key Fingering System Barrel Length Body Material Key Material Tone Holes Thumb-rest Mouthpiece Mouthpiece Cap YCL-881  E Boehm 17 keys 42mm Grenadilla Silver-plated Tapered tone holes with Fixed Yamaha 4C Silver-plated YCL-681II 6 rings nickel silver hand-tapered undercut German-style Oehler System Clarinets Model Key Fingering System Barrel Length Body Material Key Material Tone Holes Thumb-rest Mouthpiece Ligature YCL-857II 27 keys Hand-tapered undercut YCL-657 5 rings 54mm, 56mm Fixed YCL-657-24  24 keys, 5 rings B Straight tone holes with YCL-457-22 22 keys, 6 rings Oehler 56mm Grenadilla Silver-plated tapered undercut Yamaha M3D BG Soft ligature nickel silver Adjustable YCL-457-20 20 keys, 6 rings with strap ring YCL-457-18 18 keys, 4 rings 54mm YCL-847II Hand-tapered undercut A 27 keys 54mm, 56mm Fixed YCL-647 5 rings Straight tone holes German-style Clarinets Model Key Fingering System Barrel Length Body Material Key Material Tone Holes Thumb-rest Mouthpiece Ligature  YCL-856 B Boehm 17 keys 55mm, 57mm Grenadilla Silver-plated Tapered tone holes with Fixed Zinner M3R String YCL-846 A 6 rings nickel silver hand-tapered undercut All specifications are subject to change without notice.

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W-220R3 http://www.yamaha.co.jp/english/product/winds/ Head Office: EC00J0249 ISO 9001 Certified Toyooka Plant: EC00J0045 JQA-QM6245 024202B http://www.yamaha.co.jp/english/product/band/ Printed in Japan CSG Series ■ The Upper Joint Reinventing The barrel is shorter than on conventional clarinets allowing a longer upper joint the Clarinet (approximately 10 mm longer). This gives a more balanced, natural feeling response, and helps add focus to its colorful tone. The CSG is an entirely new kind of ■ The Body clarinet. Yamaha reanalyzed and The CSG features a body of the highest grade reevaluated literally every single design Each piece of African grenadilla is specification until they had created an individually test selected and carefully instrument that harks back to the tonal seasoned using Yamaha’s vast experience purity and natural resonance of aged with fine woods. The natural finish is grenadilla wood. There’s less metal used attractive and actually contributes to the tonal on the CSG, so the whole body richness. reverberates with sound, while the new ■ The Bell bore, barrel, and bell shapes offer a The solid Grenadilla bell has no metal ring on the rim to enhance the natural warmth and tone of breathtaking richness and depth. resonance of the sound, and improve the The sound is warm yet has a clear playing flexibility. focused center surrounded by a wealth ■ Special Pads of overtones, resulting in extraordinary Pad resonators add clarity to the tone when beauty and expressivity. And the tone the key is closed. projects with remarkable ease in even the largest concert halls. There’s never been a clarinet like this before.

Yamaha Clarinets   B CLARINET B CLARINET Always Evolving YCL-CSG YCL-CSG-H 56.5 mm barrel 56.5 mm barrel Yamaha has unique resources which just aren’t available Grenadilla body Grenadilla body Silver-plated keys Hamilton-plated keys to any other instrument makers. One of these is an R&D Silver-plated ligature Silver-plated ligature and mouthpiece cap and mouthpiece cap network with full-time staff stationed around the world. Custom ebonite 5CM mouthpiece Custom ebonite 5CM mouthpiece Single case with cover Single case with cover These designers are in constant contact with many of the world’s greatest musicians, who share their talent, A CLARINET A CLARINET experience and dreams with us. It is those artists who YCL-CSG-A YCL-CSG-AH 56.5 mm barrel 56.5 mm barrel inspire Yamaha designers and craftspeople to keep Grenadilla body Grenadilla body Silver-plated keys Hamilton-plated keys reaching higher and higher. Together they have formed a Silver-plated ligature Silver-plated ligature and mouthpiece cap and mouthpiece cap team which continually challenges the traditional limits in Custom ebonite 5CM mouthpiece Custom ebonite 5CM mouthpiece Double case Double case clarinet design. Working together they have succeeded in YCL-CSG YCL-CSG-H creating a completely new standard of clarinet excellence.

3 The V Series Our Finest Clarinets

Yamaha’s V Series Custom clarinets represent The SEV features wider The CSV has slightly smaller The AE is ideal for players The CX has a full round a pinnacle in the art of clarinet making. Some of tonehole width, tapers and tonehole sizes, tapers and who like a powerful, deep, sound with an immediate the finest instruments ever produced, they are undercuts for a warm, undercuts than the SEV, thick sound—dark and clarity to the tone. It has round tone with an resulting in a clearer, more mellow. It features inset toneholes and a silver- made with a perfect blend of timeless, traditional abundance of rich overtones. focused sound with integral toneholes and a plated bell ring, which craftsmanship and cutting edge technology. It blends easily with other excellent projection. pressure -fitted solid nickel contribute to the presence Precisely balanced and light to the touch, they instruments, yet is equally The sound is well-centered silver bell ring. and openness of its tone. permit you to effortlessly create the tonal colors suitable for solos, with a and extremely flexible, you desire—to forget about the technical aspects remarkably resonant tone providing a wide pallet of of your performance and concentrate on pure that’s full of life. tonal colors. musicality. And their highly expressive, resonant tone will make you sound good in any concert hall. They are available in two styles, offering finely calibrated differences (bore size, undercuts, etc.) to meet your individual needs.

    B CLARINET B CLARINET B CLARINET B CLARINET YCL-SEV YCL-CSV YCL-AE YCL-CX 65 mm barrel 65 mm barrel 66 mm barrel 65 mm barrel Grenadilla body Grenadilla body Grenadilla body Grenadilla body Craftsman makes final inspection of a Yamaha Silver-plated keys Silver-plated keys Silver-plated keys Silver-plated keys clarinet. All Yamaha clarinets are made by gifted Silver-plated ligature Silver-plated ligature Silver-plated ligature Silver-plated ligature artisans whose fine touch has been developed over and mouthpiece cap and mouthpiece cap and mouthpiece cap and mouthpiece cap long years of apprenticeship to a master. Custom ebonite 4CM mouthpiece Custom ebonite 4CM mouthpiece Custom ebonite 4CM mouthpiece Custom ebonite 4CM mouthpiece Single case with cover Single case with cover Single case with cover Single case with cover

A CLARINET A CLARINET A CLARINET A CLARINET YCL-SEV-A YCL-CSV-A YCL-AE-A YCL-CX-A A unique scalloped 64 mm barrel 65 mm barrel 66 mm barrel 66 mm barrel resonance chamber Grenadilla body Grenadilla body Grenadilla body Grenadilla body inside the bell improves Silver-plated keys Silver-plated keys Silver-plated keys Silver-plated keys projection and intonation Silver-plated ligature Silver-plated ligature Silver-plated ligature Silver-plated ligature in the lower register. and mouthpiece cap and mouthpiece cap and mouthpiece cap and mouthpiece cap Custom ebonite 4CM mouthpiece Custom ebonite 4CM mouthpiece Custom ebonite 4CM mouthpiece Custom ebonite 4CM mouthpiece Double case Double case Double case Double case

4 5 Professional Intermediate and Model 650 Standard Models The 650 is an excellent alternative for YCL-450/250 those who are serious about their clarinet performance but need to watch their Featuring a bell shape and barrel budget. The specifications of its bell, design similar to that of the V Series, the barrel, toneholes and other features are YCL-450 offers a surprisingly ‘professional’ very close to those of the Custom SEV sound with an easy response. The new model, so its sound is warm, round, and bell design gives improved intonation and deeply resonant. Made of carefully select projection, especially in the all-important and seasoned Grenadilla wood and lower register, while the new barrel boasting an enormous amount of enhances the 450’s response, flexibility handcrafting and hand finishing, the 650 and tonal focus. features tapered toneholes which are The YCL-250 incorporates all the undercut by hand for precise intonation lessons we’ve learned from crafting our and superior tonal balance. It also features high-end models. Made of ABS resin, it is beautifully sculpted keys whose touch has exceptionally durable, maintenance-free, been regulated by master artisans for and resistant to moisture. And it features perfect balance. the revolutionary new ‘V Pads’. These synthetic pads are extremely resistant to damage from moisture or oil, are easier to care for than traditional pads, and provide long-lasting adjustments. Professional Intermediate Intermediate Standard

    B CLARINET B CLARINET B CLARINET B CLARINET

The YCL-650 YCL-650 YCL-450 YCL-450N YCL-250 and 450 models are available 65 mm barrel 65 mm barrel 65 mm barrel 65 mm barrel  with an E lever. Grenadilla body Grenadilla body Grenadilla body Matte finish ABS resin body Silver-plated keys Silver-plated keys Nickel-plated keys Nickel-plated keys Silver-plated ligature Silver-plated ligature Nickel-plated ligature Nickel-plated ligature and mouthpiece cap and mouthpiece cap and plastic mouthpiece cap and plastic mouthpiece cap Yamaha 4C mouthpiece Yamaha 4C mouthpiece Yamaha 4C mouthpiece Yamaha 4C mouthpiece Single case Single case Single case Single case Silver plated keys give a softer, Nickel plated keys deliver a warmer sound clear focused tone

Compact Case Adjustable thumb-rest for This attractive and stylish case is made to stack for comfort and endurance. easy storage, and offers extremely durable protection for the YCL-450 and 250.

6 7  Yamaha Professional Model bass clarinets, all of close to that of a professional wood model. It’s the Bass, Alto and E Clarinets which are meticulously crafted by hand, give you a rich, YCL-221II, whose design is based on that of our warm sound with powerful projection and extremely pro model YCL-621II. This instrument boasts several accurate intonation. Each tonehole undercut is important new features, including a neck angle similar individually shaped for a beautifully balanced, to that of a , and a unique joint remarkably responsive instrument. The YCL-621II can connector which makes it easy to assemble the main  play down to low E , while the YCL-622II’s range body—thus permitting a compact case.  extends to low C. Our E clarinets can be found in many of the world’s And for the first time Yamaha is offering a matte top orchestras and feature accurate intonation and a finish ABS resin with a tone quality very rich resonant sound full of color and warmth.

Yamaha’s top-of-the-line This model’s range extends A new development: an ABS An alto clarinet made of Our finest E clarinet was The YCL-681II has an bass clarinet, which can down to low E . resin model with a tone select Grenadilla wood. It is designed with some of the attractive warm sound and play down to low C. quality very close to that of a characterized by superb world's greatest clarinetists, is ideal for doubling players professional wood model. playability and a tone and has a deep round who need a top quality which is warm and full with sound which can either professional instrument at powerful projection. blend with others or project an affordable price. a solo passage.

Professional Professional Standard Professional Professional

      B BASS CLARINET B BASS CLARINET B BASS CLARINET E ALTO CLARINET E CLARINET E CLARINET YCL-622II YCL-621II YCL-221II YCL-631II YCL-881 YCL-681II   Range to low C Range to low E Range to low E Grenadilla body 42 mm barrel 42 mm barrel Grenadilla body Grenadilla body Matte finish ABS resin body 19 keys, 7 covered finger holes Grenadilla body Grenadilla body 24 keys, 7 covered finger holes 20 keys, 7 covered finger holes 20 keys, 7 covered finger holes Silver-plated keys and bell Silver-plated keys Silver-plated keys Silver-plated keys and bell Silver-plated keys and bell Nickel-plated keys and bell Silver-plated ligature Silver-plated ligature Silver-plated ligature Silver-plated ligature Silver-plated ligature Nickel-plated ligature and mouthpiece cap and mouthpiece cap and mouthpiece cap and mouthpiece cap and mouthpiece cap and plastic mouthpiece cap Yamaha 4C mouthpiece Yamaha 4C mouthpiece Yamaha 4C mouthpiece Yamaha 4C mouthpiece Yamaha 4C mouthpiece Yamaha 4C mouthpiece

Compact Case The YCL-221II comes with a compact and lightweight case which stacks for easy storage, and offers extremely durable protection for the instrument.

8 The instruments on these pages are not shown at relative scale size. 9 German Style Accessories Clarinets Custom Series Mouthpiece Yamaha Custom mouthpieces are made from top grade ebonite—a material which Yamaha offers two different shares many similar tonal characteristics with wood, but with the added advantage types of German clarinets. The YCL- of durability. They provide a rich deep 856/846 are traditional German style tone, easy response and full-bodied projection, and are available in 3 different instruments, yet can be played with sizes (4CM, 5CM, 6CM). standard Boehm fingerings. They are ideal for players after a rich warm Germanic tone, but who prefer using Boehm fingerings. Players can easily switch back and forth between German and French style equipment. Yamaha’s Oehler clarinets are authentic German style instruments. Professional Standard

 They have been developed with    B CLARINET B CLARINET B CLARINET B CLARINET some of Germany’s leading musicians and feature a beautiful Standard Series Mouthpiece YCL-856 YCL-857II YCL-657 YCL-457-22 The Standard series mouthpieces, made of Boehm system rich tone and excellent intonation. Full Oehler system Full Oehler system German system high quality phenol resin are highly 17 keys, 6 rings All are handcrafted of the finest 27 keys, 5 rings E/F bell mechanism 22 keys, 6 rings recommended by educators for their rich 55 mm & 57 mm barrels 54 mm & 56 mm barrels 27 keys, 5 rings Grenadilla body tone and easy playability. The Standard Grenadilla body Grenadilla, and several different Grenadilla body Grenadilla body Silver-plated keys series come in 5 different models (3C, 4C,  Silver-plated keys Silver-plated keys Silver-plated keys 56mm barrel 5C, 6C, 7C) and are available for Eb, B /A, models are available to suit the  Zinner M3R mouthpiece Yamaha M3D mouthpiece 2 barrels (54mm, 56mm) Single case E alto, and Bb bass clarinets. Double case with cover requirements of any players. Please Single case Single case BG soft ligature and consult Yamaha’s German Clarinet BG soft ligature Adjustable thumb-rest with Neck strap ring A CLARINET catalogue for further details. A CLARINET  B CLARINET  YCL-846 YCL-847II B CLARINET YCL-657-24 Boehm system Full Oehler system YCL-457-20 17 keys, 6 rings 27 keys, 5 rings Oehler system 55 mm & 57 mm barrels 54 mm & 56 mm barrels 24 keys, 5 rings German system Grenadilla body Grenadilla body Grenadilla body 20 keys, 6 rings Silver-plated keys Silver-plated keys Silver-plated keys Grenadilla body Zinner M3R mouthpiece Yamaha M3D mouthpiece 2 barrels (54mm, 56mm) Silver-plated keys Double case with cover Double case with cover Single case 56mm barrel BG soft ligature Single case BG soft ligature and A CLARINET Adjustable thumb-rest with Neck strap ring YCL-647  B CLARINET Maintenance Materials Full Oehler system Yamaha offers a wide range of accessories E/F bell mechanism YCL-457-18 and maintenance products for your 27 keys, 5 rings clarinet. Grenadilla body German system Silver-plated keys 18 keys, 4 rings 2 barrels (54mm, 56mm) Grenadilla body  Optional E lever Yamaha offers a high quality mouthpiece Double case Silver-plated keys available for specially designed for our Oehler clarinets BG soft ligature 54mm barrel German Boehm which ideally matches their tonal Single case models. characteristics. BG soft ligature and Adjustable thumb-rest with Neck strap ring

YCL-856E YCL-857II YCL-657 YCL-457-22

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