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Your cart is empty.YCL-255 Standard Bb Clarinet Bb Clarinet. The Yamaha YCL-255 is a newly redesigned Bb Clarinet with a matte ABS resin body, nickel-plated silver keys, 65mm barrel, and an adjustable thumb-rest with strap ring. It ships with the CL-4C mouthpiece.The YCL-255 combines state-of-the-art production expertise with high-end Yamaha clarinet features. The result is an outstanding entry-level instrument that delivers a warm, resonant tone that is remarkably similar to that of a wood clarinet. It features an ABS resin body with a matte finish that imitates the look of a wood clarinet and an adjustable thumb-rest with a neck strap ring that allows for even those with small hands to easily hold the instrument. The new adjustable thumb-rest accommodates different sized hands, which helps the player develop proper playing technique. In addition, a strap ring allows for the instrument to be held without extra effort. Firmer screws and silver soldered ring gives this new feature excellent durability. The YCL-255's new bell made of solid and durable ABS resin results in a lighter instrument with improved response. A resonance chamber in the bell aids in projection and improves intonation in lower notes. The 65mm barrel is based on high-end Yamaha clarinet designs helps to produces a focused tone.The attractive matte finish simulates the actual grain of wood while providing the added durability of ABS resin. The YCL-255 also features Valentino padsh, which are durable, easy to repair, and less sensitive to temperature changes.
Kit T
2025-08-03 19:50:02
Not a professional but to me the sound is clear. All metal portions were fine, nothing bent or broken. Case is very protective. I’ve had no problems playing it. Came with a #3 reed so I had to buy one more at my level. Seller was lovely to interact with, and they left a cute “thank you for your purchase†note. The package arrived early and was securely packages. Took a bit for me to get it open it was packaged so well. Overall, great experience and great product.
Andrea di Pietro della Gondola
2025-07-01 15:16:00
Purchased for my son for marching band. It takes a little more to blow than a Buffet R13 and doesn’t have as rich sound, but for an outdoor instrument, it sounds great and handles temperature and humidity. Highly recommend
Marta Valle
2025-05-27 17:49:50
I figured I should address this first before anything else because I had to do some digging to find out myself. Yes, this is an official Yamaha product you can register it on their website. Yes, there isn’t any difference between the YCL-255 international and the YCL-255. No difference either other than the price. One is at retail the other (this one) isn’t. I originally began playing the clarinet in 2017 buying a cheap Mendini to introduce myself to the instrument. Since then I’ve improved and decided to pursue it further and for that I would need to get something that is higher quality. Not the fairest comparison, but the sound quality of the YCL is incomparable to my old Mendini. Would I recommend buying if you are playing long term? Yes. Short term, maybe. As with all instruments, they are pricey and for someone who is just “getting the feels†it wouldn’t be nice to have to return a 700-800$ instrument. Solid clarinet choice would certainly recommend but just sort out how much you would play/how long. No complaints otherwise, very well packaged.
DORIS FERNANDEZ
2025-02-22 15:05:46
Excelente instrumento para estudiantes
Vivien
2025-02-20 20:29:53
Beautiful instrument, my kid loves it!
donna
2024-11-20 16:27:27
Just as advertised!
Royean
2024-11-19 16:43:00
Very carefully wrapped for the shipment. Satisfied with the clarinet sound quality.
Young Jun Choi
2024-11-12 16:59:15
This is a nice instrument for beginner 6 graders
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