Overview
The Yamaha Custom YCL-CX Bb Clarinet, a distinguished professional model meticulously crafted at the Yamaha factory. As the inaugural piece in the custom line, the CX emanates a full, rich, and powerful sound, offering musicians a versatile instrument that effortlessly navigates even the most intricate musical passages.
Constructed from carefully seasoned grenadilla wood, this clarinet showcases precision in every detail, featuring inset toneholes that have been meticulously undercut by skilled craftsmen to ensure flawless intonation across the entire range. The addition of a silver-plated bell ring enhances the instrument's openness, making it an ideal choice for both solo performances and ensemble play.
As the flagship of the custom series, the YCL-CX combines the benefits of a professionally handcrafted instrument with an accessible price point. The clarinet is housed in a durable Yamaha custom case, and an accessory pack.
- Custom Series
- Key: Bb
- 17 Keys, 6 Rings
- 65mm Barrel
- Grenadilla body
- Cork and leather pads
- Newly designed tone holes
- Silver-plated keys
- Includes silver-plated ligature and mouthpiece cap
- Yamaha 4CM mouthpiece
Finance
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Features
The traditional design with a well-defined tone
Warm tone for outstanding projection
Leather pads are chosen after extensive testing with emphasis on sound quality.
These pads afford smooth breath flow and stress-free playing while making it easier to produce beautiful, warm tone.
Because the surfaces of the pads do not vibrate when the instrument is played, no spurious pad noise occurs.
Thanks to a good seal, breath flows directly toward the bell for outstanding projection.
Deliver the sound consistently over a distance
Special selected material* is used on barrel that greatly affects the sound.
*Natural granadilla is selected according to specified standards to ensure the highest possible quality and tone with minimal variation.
The instrument surface is polished with a natural oil than contains no additives, fully retaining the natural tonal qualities of the wood.
Superior playability that makes players concentrate more fully on musical expression
Reduce thumb discomfort and fatigue
This model features an adjustable thumb rest with strap ring.
The thumb rest can be set to a height that is most comfortable for individual players.
It can be set to make fingering comfortable for players with small hands and can be readjusted as necessary as the player grows and becomes more proficient.
The thumb rest also includes a ring that can provide a convenient location for strap attachment when needed.
Key returns more precisely, making left-hand operation easier
The mechanism with an adjustment screw alleviates problems that would sometimes occur because of the mechanism’s small range of motion.
The key returns more precisely without wobble, making left-hand operation easier. This also improves the mechanism’s playing feel.
Friction is lower, so there is less need for maintenance. Optimum playing action is maintained for longer.
Prevent fingering mistakes
Longer E/B levers and C#/G# keys are featured.
This design reduces the likelihood of fingers slipping off the keys while playing, preventing fingering mistakes.
Specs
System | Boehm | | |
Barrel length | 65mm | | |
Thumb-rest | Fixed (Adjustable optionally available) |
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Body | Grenadilla | | |
Keys | 17 Keys, 6 Rings | | |
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Included Accessories | Case | CLC-CSGll |
| Mouthpiece | 5CM | |
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Key | Bb | | |
CITES Information
Covered by CITES | Yes |
CITES Scientific Name of Wood or Woods Used | Dalbergia melanoxylon |
CITES Country or Countries of Wood Origin | Tanzania, Mozambique |