Yamaha YPC-62 Piccolo Overview
The Yamaha YPC-62 is a professional piccolo built with a carefully seasoned grenadilla wood headjoint and body, designed to produce a warm, full tone with consistent response and reliable intonation. Long favored by professional musicians and commonly chosen for orchestral work, the YPC-62 pairs traditional wood piccolo color with modern keywork features intended to support secure articulation and clean technical playing.
Yamaha YPC-62 Piccolo Specifications
- Instrument: Piccolo
- Body material: Grenadilla wood
- Headjoint material: Grenadilla wood
- Tone holes: Undercut tone holes
- Key mechanism: Split E mechanism
- Keywork material: Nickel-silver keys and posts
- Key finish: Silver plated
- Key: C
- Finish: Grenadilla wood body with silver-plated keywork
- Case: Included
Condition & Setup
This instrument is brand new and includes the full manufacturer’s warranty. As an authorized Yamaha dealer, we inspect new instruments upon arrival and ensure the instrument is professionally checked, set up, and play-tested before shipment. Free shipping is included.
Who the YPC-62 Piccolo Is For
The Yamaha YPC-62 piccolo is a professional grenadilla-wood piccolo designed for orchestral, concert band, and studio players who need secure intonation, predictable response, and a traditional warm piccolo tone. Its seasoned wood headjoint and body support a full, centered sound, while undercut tone holes and the split E mechanism help improve clarity and stability in the upper register.
Players who prefer the color and blend of a wooden piccolo, and who require consistent playability across dynamics and registers, will recognize the YPC-62 as a standard choice in the professional category.
Common Questions About the Yamaha YPC-62
Is the Yamaha YPC-62 suitable for professional orchestra work?
Yes. The YPC-62 is widely used by professional musicians and is a common choice for orchestral piccolo parts where stable intonation, reliable response, and a traditional wood piccolo tone are required.
What does a grenadilla wood piccolo sound like compared to a metal piccolo?
Grenadilla wood generally produces a warmer, fuller tone with a slightly rounder edge than metal piccolos, which are often chosen for maximum brilliance and projection.
What is the Split E mechanism on the YPC-62?
The split E mechanism is a keywork feature designed to help stabilize and improve the response of high E, supporting cleaner attacks and more consistent pitch in that note.
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Yamaha Model YPC-62 Professional Grenadilla Piccolo
Yamaha YPC-62 Piccolo Overview
The Yamaha YPC-62 is a professional piccolo built with a carefully seasoned grenadilla wood headjoint and body, designed to produce a warm, full tone with consistent response and reliable intonation. Long favored by professional musicians and commonly chosen for orchestral work, the YPC-62 pairs traditional wood piccolo color with modern keywork features intended to support secure articulation and clean technical playing.
Yamaha YPC-62 Piccolo Specifications
- Instrument: Piccolo
- Body material: Grenadilla wood
- Headjoint material: Grenadilla wood
- Tone holes: Undercut tone holes
- Key mechanism: Split E mechanism
- Keywork material: Nickel-silver keys and posts
- Key finish: Silver plated
- Key: C
- Finish: Grenadilla wood body with silver-plated keywork
- Case: Included
Condition & Setup
This instrument is brand new and includes the full manufacturer’s warranty. As an authorized Yamaha dealer, we inspect new instruments upon arrival and ensure the instrument is professionally checked, set up, and play-tested before shipment. Free shipping is included.
Who the YPC-62 Piccolo Is For
The Yamaha YPC-62 piccolo is a professional grenadilla-wood piccolo designed for orchestral, concert band, and studio players who need secure intonation, predictable response, and a traditional warm piccolo tone. Its seasoned wood headjoint and body support a full, centered sound, while undercut tone holes and the split E mechanism help improve clarity and stability in the upper register.
Players who prefer the color and blend of a wooden piccolo, and who require consistent playability across dynamics and registers, will recognize the YPC-62 as a standard choice in the professional category.
Common Questions About the Yamaha YPC-62
Is the Yamaha YPC-62 suitable for professional orchestra work?
Yes. The YPC-62 is widely used by professional musicians and is a common choice for orchestral piccolo parts where stable intonation, reliable response, and a traditional wood piccolo tone are required.
What does a grenadilla wood piccolo sound like compared to a metal piccolo?
Grenadilla wood generally produces a warmer, fuller tone with a slightly rounder edge than metal piccolos, which are often chosen for maximum brilliance and projection.
What is the Split E mechanism on the YPC-62?
The split E mechanism is a keywork feature designed to help stabilize and improve the response of high E, supporting cleaner attacks and more consistent pitch in that note.
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Yamaha Model YPC-62 Professional Grenadilla Piccolo
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Orders valued over $99 ship via FedEx 2-Day within the U.S. and via DHL internationally. A physical address (no P.O. Boxes) and signature are required. Smaller accessories ship via USPS (2–5 day service) and do not require a signature if valued under $99. Please see our FAQ for additional details.
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Return Policy
We offer an unconditional 30-day return policy to ensure you’re completely satisfied. If you’re unhappy for any reason, return the item for a full refund or full exchange credit (reeds and other consumables are non-returnable once opened). Every instrument we sell is guaranteed to be free of mechanical defects—if an issue arises, contact us and we’ll either reimburse a local repair or provide a prepaid return label for repair, exchange, or refund. If you simply change your mind, you may still return the item for a full refund, but return shipping costs are the customer’s responsibility unless free returns were purchased through Redo at checkout. Please see our FAQ for additional details.
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Shop Warranty:
Brand new items are covered by the full manufacturer’s warranty unless otherwise noted (see the individual maker for details). Open box, used, and vintage items include a two-year warranty serviced by our in-house repair shop, and we guarantee every instrument will be free of mechanical defects. Warranty coverage does not include damage from accident, misuse, negligence, improper operation, unauthorized alterations or removed serial numbers, normal wear and routine maintenance, environmental damage (including perspiration, corrosion, or extreme temperature and humidity), lacquer or plating wear, or consumable parts such as springs, pads, and felts. Please see our FAQ for additional details.