{"product_id":"yamaha-ycl-255-standard-student-bb-clarinet-in-matte-black-abs-resin","title":"Yamaha YCL-255 Standard Student Bb Clarinet in Matte Black ABS Resin","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYamaha YCL-255 Bb Clarinet (Used) Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Yamaha YCL-255 is a standard-level Bb clarinet designed to give students a durable and consistent foundation for developing conventional clarinet technique. Its familiar Boehm-system layout and stable ABS resin construction suit lessons, school programs, concert band, and regular ensemble use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYamaha YCL-255 Bb Clarinet Specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstrument Type: Bb soprano clarinet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKey: Bb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModel: YCL-255 Standard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBody Material: Matte ABS resin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFingering System: Boehm, 17 keys and 6 rings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeywork: Nickel-plated nickel silver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBarrel Length: 65 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThumb Rest: Adjustable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCase: Yamaha fitted hard case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition \u0026amp; Setup\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis lightly used clarinet is in excellent playing order and has been professionally serviced, set up, and play-tested. The matte black body and plated keywork are well preserved overall. Several fine scratches and small scuffs are present on the bell, and the visible tenon corks show light handling discoloration consistent with normal use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho the YCL-255 Bb Clarinet Is For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe YCL-255 is intended for beginning and developing clarinetists who need a dependable instrument for lessons, school ensembles, and daily practice. Its ABS resin construction is practical for changing rehearsal environments, while the conventional Boehm keywork supports the technique students will use on more advanced clarinets. Players seeking the tonal complexity of grenadilla may eventually prefer an intermediate wood model, but the YCL-255 remains a sensible platform for building fundamentals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Questions About the Yamaha YCL-255\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy is ABS resin useful on a student clarinet?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eABS resin is less sensitive to changes in temperature and humidity than grenadilla. That durability makes the YCL-255 practical for school programs, marching environments, travel, and frequent daily use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does the YCL-255 compare with the Yamaha YCL-450?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe YCL-255 is Yamaha's standard-level ABS resin clarinet. The intermediate YCL-450 moves to a grenadilla body for players seeking the response and tonal character associated with a wood clarinet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan the YCL-255 support an advancing student?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Its standard Boehm-system keywork and adjustable thumb rest support the development of articulation, finger technique, breath control, and ensemble skills before a student moves to an intermediate wood clarinet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.quinntheeskimo.net\/Pics\/Yamahalogo\/Yamahalogo0.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin-left: auto; display: block; margin-right: auto;\" alt=\"Yamaha Logo\" src=\"https:\/\/www.quinntheeskimo.net\/Pics\/Yamahalogo\/YamahalogoThumb0.jpg\" align=\"middle\"\u003e\u003c\/a\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":"Yamaha","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67949008748909,"sku":"YCL255-NU","price":889.11,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0608\/3461\/files\/7147410.jpg?v=1794254906","url":"https:\/\/www.brassandwinds.com\/products\/yamaha-ycl-255-standard-student-bb-clarinet-in-matte-black-abs-resin","provider":"The Mighty Quinn Brass and Winds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}