{"product_id":"yamaha-ycl-221ii-student-bass-clarinet-in-matte-abs-resin-sn-016474","title":"Yamaha YCL-221II Student Bass Clarinet in Matte ABS Resin","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYamaha YCL-221II Bass Clarinet Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Yamaha YCL-221II is Yamaha's standard Bb bass clarinet, designed for dependable school, ensemble, and doubling use with the durability of a matte ABS resin body and the familiar Yamaha approach to consistent keywork and scale. The YCL-221II sits in Yamaha's standard bass clarinet lineup, below the grenadilla professional YCL-621 and YCL-622II models. It is built as a practical low Eb Bb bass clarinet for players who need reliable response and durability in regular ensemble use. This instrument includes a Yamaha hard case, with an aftermarket thumb rest installed for player comfort. No additional accessories are supplied.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYamaha YCL-221II Bass Clarinet Specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstrument Type: Bass clarinet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKey: Bb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModel: YCL-221II\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRange: To low Eb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBody Material: Matte ABS resin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeywork: 19 keys, 7 covered finger holes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKey and Bell Material: Nickel-plated nickel silver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCase: Yamaha hard case included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccessories: None included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSerial Number: 016474\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition \u0026amp; Setup\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis pre-owned bass clarinet has been professionally serviced, carefully adjusted, and play-tested by our technicians to ensure excellent playing condition and dependable performance from the moment it arrives. The black ABS body shows fine scratches, scuffs, and handling marks, and the nickel-plated keywork and trim show light normal wear. The included Yamaha hard case shows visible wear and scuffing from use. An aftermarket thumb rest has been installed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho the YCL-221II Bass Clarinet Is For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe YCL-221II is well suited to school programs, advancing students, community ensemble players, and woodwind doublers who need a dependable Bb bass clarinet with low Eb range and a durable body. Its ABS resin construction makes it practical for regular use in band rooms, pits, and mixed playing environments where stability and serviceability are important.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Questions About the Yamaha YCL-221II\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does the YCL-221II fit within Yamaha's bass clarinet lineup?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe YCL-221II is Yamaha's standard Bb bass clarinet model. It uses a matte ABS resin body and nickel-plated keywork, while Yamaha's professional YCL-621 and YCL-622II models use grenadilla bodies and silver-plated keywork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this a low C bass clarinet?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The Yamaha YCL-221II is a Bb bass clarinet with range to low Eb, making it appropriate fo schoorl band, wind ensemble, and doubling repertoire that does not require extended low C range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat should players know about the aftermarket thumb rest?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis instrument has an aftermarket thumb rest installed. That can be useful for comfort and support, especially for players spending extended time on bass clarinet, but players with specific ergonomic preferences should evaluate the thumb position.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg style=\"text-align: center; display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.quinntheeskimo.net\/Pics\/Yamahalogo\/YamahalogoThumb0.jpg\" alt=\"Yamaha Logo\" align=\"Middle\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe are proud to be an authorized Yamaha dealer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Trade-In Instruments","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53497257492845,"sku":"YBC-016474","price":1699.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0608\/3461\/files\/Yamaha-YCL-221II-Student-Bass-Clarinet-in-Matte-ABS-Resin.jpg?v=1782815183","url":"https:\/\/www.brassandwinds.com\/products\/yamaha-ycl-221ii-student-bass-clarinet-in-matte-abs-resin-sn-016474","provider":"The Mighty Quinn Brass and Winds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}