The YCL-650 is an excellent alternative for those players who are serious about their performance but need to watch their budget. It is an ideal upgrade instrument for someone progressing from a student model who wants to benefit from the improvement in tone that a wooden clarinet offers.

The specifications of its features include a resonance chamber in the bell which aids projection and improves intonation in the lower notes. Added to this are hand-undercut and tapered toneholes for precise intonation and superior tonal balance. The YCL-650 also features beautifully sculpted keys whose touch has been regulated by master artisans for perfect balance. All of these features are close to those of the top Yamaha Custom models.

The straight cylindrical bore and quality seasoned and selected Grenadilla wood ensure a warm, round and deeply resonant tone colour and is a long-lasting, durable option.