


Yamaha YCL-CSVRA A Clarinet Overview
The Yamaha YCL-CSVRA is a Professional Custom A clarinet developed to deliver a beautiful, rich sound, consistent build quality, and comfortable playability for serious clarinetists. Designed with input from professional clarinet educators and evaluated in major U.S. cities including New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, San Antonio, and Boston, the CSVR concept focuses on reliable tone, response, and intonation with Yamaha’s hallmark manufacturing consistency.
Yamaha YCL-CSVRA A Clarinet Specifications
- Key: A
- Key system: Boehm
- Keywork: 17 keys, 6 rings
- Body material: Grenadilla
- Key material: Silver-plated nickel silver
- Tone holes: Tapered tone holes with hand-tapered undercut
- Barrel length: 65 mm
- Thumb-rest: Adjustable with strap ring
- Finish: Silver-plated keys
- Case: Yamaha case with case cover
- Accessories: 4CM hard rubber mouthpiece, silver-plated ligature and cap, cork grease, swab
Condition & Setup
This Yamaha YCL-CSVRA is brand new and includes the full manufacturer’s warranty. As an authorized Yamaha dealer, we inspect each instrument and ensure it meets professional standards for mechanical function and playability before it ships.
Who the YCL-CSVRA A Clarinet Is For
The Yamaha YCL-CSVRA is a Yamaha Custom-series Boehm-system A clarinet built for players who need professional-level tone, response, and intonation consistency in an A instrument. It is well suited to advancing students moving into conservatory repertoire, orchestral and chamber musicians who require a dependable A clarinet, and professional performers and educators who want Yamaha consistency across instruments.
Within Yamaha’s Custom lineup, the CSVR concept emphasizes a rich, centered sound and comfortable feel while maintaining the high consistency Yamaha is known for. The tapered tone holes with hand-tapered undercut are designed to support even response and stable intonation across registers, which is especially valuable for orchestral literature and blended ensemble work.
Common Questions About the Yamaha YCL-CSVRA
Is the Yamaha YCL-CSVRA suitable for professional use?
Yes. The YCL-CSVRA is a Yamaha Professional Custom A clarinet designed with educator input and evaluated for tone, response, and intonation, making it appropriate for professional performance, teaching, auditions, and daily orchestral or chamber playing.
What comes included with the Yamaha YCL-CSVRA?
The instrument includes a Yamaha case with case cover, mouthpiece with silver-plated ligature and cap, cork grease, and a swab. It also includes the full manufacturer’s warranty.
What key is the Yamaha YCL-CSVRA, and why would I need an A clarinet?
The YCL-CSVRA is keyed in A. An A clarinet is commonly required for orchestral and chamber repertoire because many works are written in keys that read more naturally on A clarinet, and it can help match pitch and color with an ensemble depending on the piece and tuning context.
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Yamaha YCL-CSVRA Professional Custom A Clarinet
Yamaha YCL-CSVRA A Clarinet Overview
The Yamaha YCL-CSVRA is a Professional Custom A clarinet developed to deliver a beautiful, rich sound, consistent build quality, and comfortable playability for serious clarinetists. Designed with input from professional clarinet educators and evaluated in major U.S. cities including New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, San Antonio, and Boston, the CSVR concept focuses on reliable tone, response, and intonation with Yamaha’s hallmark manufacturing consistency.
Yamaha YCL-CSVRA A Clarinet Specifications
- Key: A
- Key system: Boehm
- Keywork: 17 keys, 6 rings
- Body material: Grenadilla
- Key material: Silver-plated nickel silver
- Tone holes: Tapered tone holes with hand-tapered undercut
- Barrel length: 65 mm
- Thumb-rest: Adjustable with strap ring
- Finish: Silver-plated keys
- Case: Yamaha case with case cover
- Accessories: 4CM hard rubber mouthpiece, silver-plated ligature and cap, cork grease, swab
Condition & Setup
This Yamaha YCL-CSVRA is brand new and includes the full manufacturer’s warranty. As an authorized Yamaha dealer, we inspect each instrument and ensure it meets professional standards for mechanical function and playability before it ships.
Who the YCL-CSVRA A Clarinet Is For
The Yamaha YCL-CSVRA is a Yamaha Custom-series Boehm-system A clarinet built for players who need professional-level tone, response, and intonation consistency in an A instrument. It is well suited to advancing students moving into conservatory repertoire, orchestral and chamber musicians who require a dependable A clarinet, and professional performers and educators who want Yamaha consistency across instruments.
Within Yamaha’s Custom lineup, the CSVR concept emphasizes a rich, centered sound and comfortable feel while maintaining the high consistency Yamaha is known for. The tapered tone holes with hand-tapered undercut are designed to support even response and stable intonation across registers, which is especially valuable for orchestral literature and blended ensemble work.
Common Questions About the Yamaha YCL-CSVRA
Is the Yamaha YCL-CSVRA suitable for professional use?
Yes. The YCL-CSVRA is a Yamaha Professional Custom A clarinet designed with educator input and evaluated for tone, response, and intonation, making it appropriate for professional performance, teaching, auditions, and daily orchestral or chamber playing.
What comes included with the Yamaha YCL-CSVRA?
The instrument includes a Yamaha case with case cover, mouthpiece with silver-plated ligature and cap, cork grease, and a swab. It also includes the full manufacturer’s warranty.
What key is the Yamaha YCL-CSVRA, and why would I need an A clarinet?
The YCL-CSVRA is keyed in A. An A clarinet is commonly required for orchestral and chamber repertoire because many works are written in keys that read more naturally on A clarinet, and it can help match pitch and color with an ensemble depending on the piece and tuning context.
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We are proud to be an authorized Yamaha dealer
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In stock! Ships within 1-2 business days.
30-day risk-free trial
2-Year Warranty
Complimentary shipping for all U.S. orders over $99

Yamaha YCL-CSVRA Professional Custom A Clarinet
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