Yamaha YCL-CSVR Bb Clarinet Overview
The Yamaha YCL-CSVR is a Custom Series professional Bb clarinet designed for players who value Yamaha's established consistency, centered response, and refined orchestral voice. As part of Yamaha's Custom clarinet family, the CS VR offers a professional grenadilla design with silver-plated nickel silver keywork, making it a strong choice for advancing conservatory players, teachers, and working clarinetists who need dependable performance across ensemble, chamber, and solo settings.
Yamaha YCL-CSVR Bb Clarinet Specifications
- Instrument Type: Bb clarinet
- Key: Bb
- Model: YCL-CSVR Custom CS VR
- Fingering System: Boehm, 17 keys, 6 rings
- Barrel Length: 65 mm
- Body Material: Grenadilla
- Key Material: Silver-plated nickel silver
- Case: Yamaha hard case with case cover
- Accessories: Mouthpiece, ligature, cap, cork grease, swab, polish cloth
- Serial Number: 009743
Condition & Setup
This floor model instrument is in excellent playing order and has been professionally serviced, set up, and play-tested by The Mighty Quinn Brass and Winds. The clarinet presents with bright keywork, intact corks, and very light handling evidence consistent with a display instrument. It is complete in its Yamaha hard case with case cover, mouthpiece, ligature, cap, cork grease, swab, and polish cloth.
Who the YCL-CSVR Bb Clarinet Is For
The YCL-CSVR is intended for serious advancing players and professionals who want a focused, controlled Bb clarinet with the stability and evenness associated with Yamaha's Custom line. It is well suited to wind ensemble, orchestra, chamber music, teaching, and audition preparation, especially for players who prefer a refined response and a centered tonal concept rather than an unusually resistant or highly idiosyncratic setup.
Common Questions About the Yamaha YCL-CSVR
How does the Yamaha CS VR fit within Yamaha's clarinet lineup?
The YCL-CSVR sits in Yamaha's Custom clarinet family, above Yamaha's standard professional models and below the more specialized Artist and CSG models. It is designed for professional-level control, consistency, and tonal refinement.
What kind of player is most likely to choose the CS VR?
The CS VR is a strong fit for advanced students, teachers, ensemble players, and professionals who want a dependable grenadilla Bb clarinet with precise response and a centered sound suitable for classical playing.
What is the significance of the 65 mm barrel on this model?
A 65 mm barrel is a standard Yamaha Custom Bb clarinet configuration and gives players a familiar starting point for tuning, response, and resistance. Players who regularly adjust setup can still pair the instrument with alternate barrels if desired.
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Yamaha YCL-CSVR Custom Professional Bb Clarinet in Grenadilla
Yamaha YCL-CSVR Bb Clarinet Overview
The Yamaha YCL-CSVR is a Custom Series professional Bb clarinet designed for players who value Yamaha's established consistency, centered response, and refined orchestral voice. As part of Yamaha's Custom clarinet family, the CS VR offers a professional grenadilla design with silver-plated nickel silver keywork, making it a strong choice for advancing conservatory players, teachers, and working clarinetists who need dependable performance across ensemble, chamber, and solo settings.
Yamaha YCL-CSVR Bb Clarinet Specifications
- Instrument Type: Bb clarinet
- Key: Bb
- Model: YCL-CSVR Custom CS VR
- Fingering System: Boehm, 17 keys, 6 rings
- Barrel Length: 65 mm
- Body Material: Grenadilla
- Key Material: Silver-plated nickel silver
- Case: Yamaha hard case with case cover
- Accessories: Mouthpiece, ligature, cap, cork grease, swab, polish cloth
- Serial Number: 009743
Condition & Setup
This floor model instrument is in excellent playing order and has been professionally serviced, set up, and play-tested by The Mighty Quinn Brass and Winds. The clarinet presents with bright keywork, intact corks, and very light handling evidence consistent with a display instrument. It is complete in its Yamaha hard case with case cover, mouthpiece, ligature, cap, cork grease, swab, and polish cloth.
Who the YCL-CSVR Bb Clarinet Is For
The YCL-CSVR is intended for serious advancing players and professionals who want a focused, controlled Bb clarinet with the stability and evenness associated with Yamaha's Custom line. It is well suited to wind ensemble, orchestra, chamber music, teaching, and audition preparation, especially for players who prefer a refined response and a centered tonal concept rather than an unusually resistant or highly idiosyncratic setup.
Common Questions About the Yamaha YCL-CSVR
How does the Yamaha CS VR fit within Yamaha's clarinet lineup?
The YCL-CSVR sits in Yamaha's Custom clarinet family, above Yamaha's standard professional models and below the more specialized Artist and CSG models. It is designed for professional-level control, consistency, and tonal refinement.
What kind of player is most likely to choose the CS VR?
The CS VR is a strong fit for advanced students, teachers, ensemble players, and professionals who want a dependable grenadilla Bb clarinet with precise response and a centered sound suitable for classical playing.
What is the significance of the 65 mm barrel on this model?
A 65 mm barrel is a standard Yamaha Custom Bb clarinet configuration and gives players a familiar starting point for tuning, response, and resistance. Players who regularly adjust setup can still pair the instrument with alternate barrels if desired.
We are proud to be an authorized Yamaha dealer
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In stock! Ships within 1-2 business days.
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Yamaha YCL-CSVR Custom Professional Bb Clarinet in Grenadilla
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Brand new items are covered by the full manufacturer’s warranty unless otherwise noted (see the individual maker for details). Open box/refurbished, 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.