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A Meticulously Crafted Bb Bass Clarinet with an Extended Low Range





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The Yamaha YCL-622II combines the richness and warmth of grenadilla with an extended low range. Meticulously crafted and hand finished by Yamaha’s team of craftspeople, the YCL-622II is everything you want in a professional-class instrument. It features stunning silver-plated key works with undercut tone holes to provide exceptional responsiveness, rock-solid intonation, and a balanced tone across the full range of the instrument. The YCL-622II’s barrel and bell are made from nickel silver, with gorgeous silver plating and top-notch components ? including blue steel needles, threaded posts, and a fixed thumb rest ? putting the finishing touches on this spectacular instrument. Ready for your first or next professional bass clarinet? Then, Sweetwater highly recommends the YCL-622II Bb bass clarinet from Yamaha.





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Seasoned grenadilla body and sculpted silver-plated keys





Grenadilla is the material of choice for professional-grade bass clarinets, due to its dense grain, moisture-repellent qualities, eye-catching look, and warm tone. For the YCL-622II, Yamaha selected the highest-quality grenadilla, which is seasoned for improved performance. The YCL-622II is populated with 24 silver-plated keys in a Boehm fingering configuration, with a thick key plating for added expressiveness. The keys are fitted with white leather pads to provide you with a dynamic feel, a rich tonality, and buzz-free playing. Moreover, the YCL-622II sports straight tone holes with a tapered undercut to ensure optimum intonation and a uniform response up and down the instrument.





Hand finished for superior performance





Beyond the grenadilla body, barrel, and bell, and superior silver-plated keys, the Yamaha YCL-622II boasts several top-notch appointments and hand-finished touches: blue steel needle springs are on deck to give you a smoother feel and swift action; a modern machined bore upgrades your tone; and the YCL-622II responsive, hand-assembled keys facilitate advanced playing techniques. When you get your hands on the YCL-622II for the first time, you’ll be blown away by its exquisite feel and sound. It’s a richly expressive, heirloom-quality instrument that will inspire your performances.





Yamaha Custom Series brass and woodwinds





The pinnacle of Yamaha’s production brass and woodwinds, the Yamaha Custom Series comprises a stunning collection of professional-grade instruments. Meticulously crafted using a combination of hi-tech manufacturing techniques and old-world hand finishing, Yamaha Custom Series brass and woodwinds present players with a sublime playing experience, top-notch tone, and heirloom-quality construction. When you require an instrument that shines in professional settings, with a gorgeous look and a full expressive range, turn to Yamaha Custom Series brass and woodwinds.





Yamaha YCL-622II Professional Bb Bass Clarinet Features:


Heirloom-quality professional Bb bass clarinet with silver-plated keys


Boehm fingering system with 24 keys, including 7 covered finger holes


Extended low range lets you easily reach a low C


Seasoned grenadilla wood provides a rich, warm sound


Silver-plated nickel silver barrel and bell enhance clarity and offer ample projection


Straight tone holes with tapered undercut ensure even intonation and heightened responsiveness


Modern machine bore upgrades your tone


Includes a Yamaha 4C mouthpiece and carrying case