The Yamaha YCL-255 is a durable, high-quality student-level Bb soprano clarinet widely recommended for beginner and intermediate players due to its ease of play, warm tone, and robust construction.
Key Features and Specifications
The YCL-255 is designed with features from Yamaha’s professional models, providing an outstanding entry-level instrument.
Level: Student/Standard.
Key: Bb.
Body Material: Durable ABS resin with a matte finish that mimics the look and feel of a traditional wooden clarinet while being resistant to temperature and humidity changes.
Key System: Boehm system with 17 keys and 6 rings.
Key Material/Finish: Nickel-plated nickel silver keys, known for their durability and responsive performance.
Pads: Features long-lasting Valentino synthetic pads, which are less sensitive to humidity and easier to repair.
Barrel: A 65mm barrel, based on high-end Yamaha designs, which helps produce a clear, focused tone and improves intonation.
Bell: A redesigned, lighter ABS resin bell with a resonance chamber that aids in projection and improves the tone in the lower registers.
Additional Features: An adjustable thumb rest with a strap ring to accommodate different hand sizes and help develop proper technique, as well as a silver-soldered ring for durability.
Included Accessories: Typically comes with a Yamaha 4C mouthpiece, ligature, cap, cleaning swab, cork grease, and a hardshell case.
