1966 was a very special and musically defining year. Especially for Yamaha Professional Woodwind. Both
Yamaha Instruments and I were conceived! ...TMI? Sorry.
Since then, Yamaha has developed a wide range of brass and woodwind instruments. Utilising the latest technologies as well as honed skills they make quality instruments every time. By working with everyone from professional musicians to those who are taking their first musical breath, Yamaha has above all enriched peoples lives through music.
And so do I!
In this article, I will introduce you to the top range of Yamaha Professional Woodwind Instruments. The very same ones that many professional musicians use around the world.
Yamaha produce a vast array of professional standard flutes.
Our top seller is the beautiful sounding
YFL412. An inimitable blend of leading technology and craftsmanship goes into each and every instrument. New refinements include pointed key arms contributing to elegant visual appeal. Also the key parts manufacturing process has been completely revised. This revision significantly enhances overall precision.
The CY Headjoint features a double flare taper and a unique embouchure hole undercut design. Due to this the flute has excellent response and a warm rich tone. Advanced players will appreciate its even, quick response in all registers. This has been achieved by the excellent manufacturing techniques and Sterling and Nickel Silver finish used in the Yamaha Professional Woodwind range.
The YCLCX Custom is beautifully hand-crafted from carefully selected grenadilla wood. This Clarinet features perfectly balanced, silver-plated keys that create a light and even touch allowing you to play freely. As a result of this the intonation and tone is extremely accurate and well-rounded throughout the full range. Custom Series Clarinets are perfect for advanced students and professional performers.
In contrast to the Yamaha SE Series Clarinets is the CS Series. The latter has a shorter and narrower inner bore taper and a longer straight section. This helps deliver a concentrated and clear, straight tone.
Yamaha Clarinets are split into custom and student ranges. The main difference between the two is the time and craftsmanship taken during manufacturing. The Tone holes of the Custom range are more complex in terms of shape. Furthermore, the Silver plated keys are also precisely filed separately to improve the touch, playability and the appearance of the instrument. This creates a better sound quality and resonance.
Rich, silky, deep and satisfying tones. No, not a review for a 40-year old vintage port!
One of life’s pleasures is immersing yourself in the sound of a Bass Clarinet, and one of the finest examples of this wonderful instrument is the Yamaha YCL621II.
This Yamaha Professional model boasts an enormous amount of meticulous hand-crafted workmanship resulting in a very well-balanced, responsive instrument. The tone holes are undercut by hand for precise intonation and the keys are hand-adjusted for a perfect touch. Due to this, the YCL-621II offers superb playability and sets new standards in bass clarinet design. The tone is warm and full with powerful projection.
The range goes down very well (down to low Eb), and intonation is balanced and true… okay, a bit like that vintage port!
The new Yamaha YAS-875EX custom marks a huge step forward for saxophone design. Offering players a wealth of new musical possibilities, the new Custom EX has been designed in collaboration with some of the world’s most talented saxophonists, including Nobuya Sugawa, Jean-Yves Fourmeau and Otis Murphy.
Their invaluable input has meant that Yamaha have been able to create an instrument that sounds great, is comfortable to play, and that constantly evolves with the player. It still has its famous smooth and deep sound, and excellent projection, which has been complimented further by the re-engineering of the keys to give a more responsive action.
The size and shape of the pearl key buttons has been redesigned for a better feel under the fingers while the new custom necks have been designed to enhance tonal resonance. From this the player is giving a quicker, more comfortable response.
Already a legend, the 62 has the love and respect of a wide range of players. This is due to its highly reliable performance and outstanding quality. It owes its success to a group of dedicated designers with great vision. This was followed by highly skilled craftsmen performing their work with an extraordinary level of devotion, perfection, and passion.
The strong, clear sound, and excellent playability of the Yamaha YTS62 has set new standards in professional model saxophones. In addition, the YTS62 offers extremely accurate intonation and a comfortable response. The latest version of this saxophone retains all the features of the original but with some outstanding improvements. Most noteworthy of these includes the highly acclaimed G1 neck which gives a better response and more playing flexibility.
Player’s around the globe know Yamaha’s Baritone Saxophones for their outstanding sound. With the Yamaha YBS62, the traditional image of these instruments with a powerful, yet delicate tone and exceptional playability.
The YBS62 Baritone Saxophone features an adjustable thumb rest, offering a flexible range of hand and fingering positions. A three-vent octave mechanism is featured on this model, helping to remove unclear tones when playing G, G# or A with the octave key. In conclusion, a truly exceptional instrument.
For any budding Branford Marsalis , the YSS875 could be for you. It offers a wide dynamic range, stunning projection as well as a smooth deep sound. Due to these features this is obviously a popular choice for both advanced and professional players. This sax also features both straight and curved necks to suit player preference.
It has all of the manufacturing DNA found across all of the Yamaha professional range. Consequently the attention to detail, its build quality and tone is second to none.
Yamaha have been world leaders in the production of musical instruments for many decades. This is because they never sit back waiting for competitors to challenge them.
Yamaha continuously liaise with musicians to design and build the highest quality instruments. Their focus is always on tonal response, sound production and ease of performance.
