Yamaha YPC-87R Piccolo Overview
The Yamaha YPC-87R is a professional grenadilla piccolo designed around Yamaha’s Wave Cut headjoint concept, combining a redesigned bore taper, thicker body walls, and a refined embouchure to deliver a bright, nimble sound with a solid tonal core and clear response across dynamics.
Yamaha YPC-87R Piccolo Specifications
- Instrument type: Piccolo
- Key: C
- Body material: Grenadilla
- Headjoint: Grenadilla, Wave Cut design
- Keys: Sterling silver (silver-plated)
- Mechanism: E mechanism (CE mechanism included)
- Toneholes: Undercut
- Pads: Straubinger piccolo pads
- Springs: White gold
- Finish: Grenadilla body with silver-plated keywork
- Case: Hard case with fitted case cover
- Accessories: Cleaning rod
Condition & Setup
This instrument is brand new and includes the full manufacturer’s warranty. As an authorized Yamaha dealer, we inspect each new piccolo and verify mechanical function and sealing before shipment.
Who the YPC-87R Piccolo Is For
The Yamaha YPC-87R is a professional C piccolo built for orchestral, band, and solo players who need clear projection, secure intonation, and reliable response at soft dynamics and in the high register. Its redesigned bore taper and thicker body walls help produce a bright tone with deep resonance and a stable tonal center, including in quiet passages where many piccolos can sound thin or unstable.
What distinguishes the YPC-87R within Yamaha’s professional piccolo lineup is its Wave Cut headjoint and pad system. The slightly squared embouchure hole is designed to support easier high-range and pianissimo playability, while the wave-shaped area around the embouchure improves articulation clarity, response, and overall control. Straubinger piccolo pads, used on a Yamaha piccolo for the first time, are selected for consistent sealing and clear response, with long-term shape retention and durability. Sterling silver keys, posts, and rings contribute to resonance and a wide expressive range, and French-style pointed key arms add traditional styling and functional reliability.
Common Questions About The Yamaha YPC-87R
What does the “Wave Cut” headjoint do on the YPC-87R?
The Wave Cut headjoint uses a slightly squared embouchure hole and a wave-shaped cut around the embouchure area to improve response, articulation clarity, and control, with particular benefits for high-register security and soft playing.
Are Straubinger pads standard on the Yamaha YPC-87R?
Yes. The YPC-87R uses Straubinger piccolo pads to provide a precise seal and clear response, supporting the instrument’s tonal clarity while offering long-term shape retention and durability.
Does the Yamaha YPC-87R include a case and case cover?
Yes. The YPC-87R includes a hard case plus a fitted case cover for additional carrying convenience.
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Yamaha Model YPC-87R 'Wave Cut' Professional Grenadilla Piccolo
Yamaha YPC-87R Piccolo Overview
The Yamaha YPC-87R is a professional grenadilla piccolo designed around Yamaha’s Wave Cut headjoint concept, combining a redesigned bore taper, thicker body walls, and a refined embouchure to deliver a bright, nimble sound with a solid tonal core and clear response across dynamics.
Yamaha YPC-87R Piccolo Specifications
- Instrument type: Piccolo
- Key: C
- Body material: Grenadilla
- Headjoint: Grenadilla, Wave Cut design
- Keys: Sterling silver (silver-plated)
- Mechanism: E mechanism (CE mechanism included)
- Toneholes: Undercut
- Pads: Straubinger piccolo pads
- Springs: White gold
- Finish: Grenadilla body with silver-plated keywork
- Case: Hard case with fitted case cover
- Accessories: Cleaning rod
Condition & Setup
This instrument is brand new and includes the full manufacturer’s warranty. As an authorized Yamaha dealer, we inspect each new piccolo and verify mechanical function and sealing before shipment.
Who the YPC-87R Piccolo Is For
The Yamaha YPC-87R is a professional C piccolo built for orchestral, band, and solo players who need clear projection, secure intonation, and reliable response at soft dynamics and in the high register. Its redesigned bore taper and thicker body walls help produce a bright tone with deep resonance and a stable tonal center, including in quiet passages where many piccolos can sound thin or unstable.
What distinguishes the YPC-87R within Yamaha’s professional piccolo lineup is its Wave Cut headjoint and pad system. The slightly squared embouchure hole is designed to support easier high-range and pianissimo playability, while the wave-shaped area around the embouchure improves articulation clarity, response, and overall control. Straubinger piccolo pads, used on a Yamaha piccolo for the first time, are selected for consistent sealing and clear response, with long-term shape retention and durability. Sterling silver keys, posts, and rings contribute to resonance and a wide expressive range, and French-style pointed key arms add traditional styling and functional reliability.
Common Questions About The Yamaha YPC-87R
What does the “Wave Cut” headjoint do on the YPC-87R?
The Wave Cut headjoint uses a slightly squared embouchure hole and a wave-shaped cut around the embouchure area to improve response, articulation clarity, and control, with particular benefits for high-register security and soft playing.
Are Straubinger pads standard on the Yamaha YPC-87R?
Yes. The YPC-87R uses Straubinger piccolo pads to provide a precise seal and clear response, supporting the instrument’s tonal clarity while offering long-term shape retention and durability.
Does the Yamaha YPC-87R include a case and case cover?
Yes. The YPC-87R includes a hard case plus a fitted case cover for additional carrying convenience.
We are proud to be an authorized Yamaha dealer
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Yamaha Model YPC-87R 'Wave Cut' 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.