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An Exceptional Student Clarinet with High-end Features





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The Yamaha YCL-255 student clarinet is easy to play, durable, and produces a pleasing tone that will foster a love for music from the first note. Using state-of-the-art production techniques, Yamaha specifically crafted this outstanding entry-level clarinet with high-end features. Featuring a matte ABS resin body, the Yamaha YCL-255 offers unmatched durability. Top-notch components ? including nickel-plated keys, Valentino synthetic pads, and a beginner-friendly 4C mouthpiece ? lend the YCL-255 a professional feel. Meanwhile, an adjustable thumb rest ensures young players are able to comfortably perform using proper technique. Finally, the Yamaha YCL-255 comes with a plush-lined CLC-180 carrying case for safe storage and transport.





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Durable ABS resin body and Valentino pads





With a design based on Yamaha’s professional-level clarinets, the YCL-255 features a durable ABS resin body, barrel, and bell with a matte finish, which mimics the look and feel of grenadilla and exhibits a warm, rich tonality on par with wooden instruments. The YCL-255 will serve developing players well for years; it's resistant to damage caused by temperature fluctuations, humidity, and the occasional drops and dings, and it requires minimal maintenance. Additionally, the YCL-255 is outfitted with Valentino synthetic pads, a favorite among clarinetists at Sweetwater for their long-lasting, reliable performance.





Easy-to-play clarinet with excellent tone





The Yamaha YCL-255 is engineered to provide exceptional playability. It includes a 65mm barrel ? the same length found on Yamaha’s high-end clarinets, making it easy to produce a clear and focused tone. An adjustable thumb rest allows players with smaller hands to access the keys using proper technique; and, as they grow, they can reposition the thumb rest to accommodate their needs. Plus, the YCL-255 includes a durable, silver soldered strap ring for when extra support is required.





Yamaha Standard Series brass and woodwinds





A favorite choice of music educators, the Yamaha Standard Series of brass and woodwinds provides students with reliable, well-made, and easy-to-play instruments to foster their love for music and encourage their development. Taking design cues from Yamaha’s professional-grade instruments, the Yamaha Standard Series sets a new quality benchmark for entry-level brass and woodwinds. Treat your budding musician to a Yamaha Standard Series instrument and start their musical journey off on the right foot!





Yamaha YCL-255 Standard Series Bb Clarinet Features:


Bb clarinet with Boehm key system, featuring 17 keys and 6 rings


Matte ABS resin body, barrel, and bell provides a sleek look with enhanced durability


65mm barrel enables players to easily produce a clean and focused tone


Resonance chamber in the bell enhances projection and improves intonation in lower notes


Nickel-plated keys and Valentino pads deliver responsive and reliable performance


Adjustable thumb rest with strap ring adapts to growing hands


Includes a 4C mouthpiece ? an ideal choice for developing players


Comes with a Yamaha CLC-180 case