Yamaha YCL-457II-20 Bb clarinet
Product information "Yamaha YCL-457II-20 Bb clarinet"
The YCL 457II-20 is the successor to the well-known YCL 457-20. This clarinet has always had all the important features that a good student instrument should have. But not only that, it also leads to ongoing success for more experienced players. Although the YCL 457-20 has always been a good classic, Yamaha has continued its research and improved a few small details.
One noticeable technical change is the F lever on the left instead of an Eb lever. To simplify the response, especially in the middle and high registers, Yamaha has slightly reduced the bore and changed the overblow hole. For a better feel and easier covering, the thumb hole has been raised to a flat plateau, from which the lever of the overblow flap can also be reached more easily. Another important improvement has been made to the Eb/B side key, whose high cork was often broken off by beginners when it was put together. A metal base now provides stability here. The coupling of the so-called "short" A key with the G sharp key improves the sound of the A and B notes and makes the G sharp-A trill easier. Instead of natural cork, Yamaha now uses a synthetic cork for padding and fine adjustment of the action, which is more durable and keeps the adjustment reliably constant for longer. In addition, the new thumb rest is adjustable by 12mm, has a more stable base plate, a larger and more comfortable resting surface for the thumb and a stable ring for the carrying cord.
- Backpack straps: yes
- Barrel: 56 mm
- Case / Gigbag: Light Case with Backpack set
- Country of Origin: Japan
- Duodecimal Damper Connection: no
- Finger style: German system
- Finish: Natural
- Includes: Clarinet, Mouthpiece, Light Case, Care Products
- Lifter: F-Lifter
- Material: African blackwood
- Mouthpiece: yes
- Number of keys: 20
- Pad: Leather
- Rings: 6
- Subcategory: Clarinet
- Thumb hook: adjustable, with ring
- Tuning: Bb
- valve material: Nickel Silver, Silver Plated
Yamaha or A Company That Makes Everything. In fact, you could probably list faster what Yamaha does not make. The Japan-based company, active for over 125 years, is the all-rounder among instrument manufacturers. Having started as a maker of pianos, grand pianos and even wooden furniture, the range was soon expanded considerably: Yamaha now offers keyboards, string instruments, woodwinds, drums and percussion as well as PA and studio equipment. For example, youll find steel-string acoustic guitars, electric guitars, electric basses, the popular PSR keyboards, acoustic drumkits and e-drum sets, flutes and saxophones for beginners and intermediates, as well as the popular Clavinova CLP-700 digital pianos and entertainer keyboards like the Genos or the synthesiser Yamaha MX49, plus PA equipment and studio monitors for professional needs. In any case, you can always rely on Yamaha for excellent value for money.
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