Yamaha YFG-812II Custom Professional Bassoon Overview
The Yamaha YFG-812II is a Custom Professional Heckel-system bassoon designed for modern orchestral performance, featuring a thicker-wall, long-seasoned maple body and a refined body design for consistent response and a warm, rounded tone with strong projection across all registers.
Yamaha YFG-812II Custom Professional Bassoon Specifications
- Instrument type: Bassoon
- Fingering system: Heckel system
- Body material: Long-seasoned maple (thicker wall)
- Key material: Nickel silver
- Key finish: Silver-plated
- Auxiliary keys: High D key; 6 roller keys (low C#, low Eb, F# thumb, Ab little finger, Ab thumb, F); Bb key guard; balancer
- Trill keys: F-G, E-F#
- Bocals included: Super Bocals CN1S and CN2S
- Case: Yamaha FGC-802N case
- Accessories: CN1S and CN2S bocals
Condition & Setup
This bassoon is brand new and includes the full manufacturer’s warranty. It is in stock (not a special order) and has been inspected and play-tested by our shop prior to shipment.
Who the YFG-812II Custom Professional Bassoon Is For
The Yamaha YFG-812II Custom Professional Bassoon is a Heckel-system, professional-level bassoon built for players who need a warm, rounded orchestral sound with the power to project in a modern symphony orchestra. Its thicker-wall, long-seasoned maple body is designed to support a rich, authoritative tonal core, while the refined body design helps maintain consistent response and control from the low register through the top of the range.
This model is best suited to advanced conservatory students, working professionals, and orchestral freelancers who want Yamaha’s current Custom-series approach to sound and playability, along with practical performance features such as a high D key, multiple roller keys, and dedicated trill keys for common technical passages.
Common Questions About The Yamaha YFG-812II
Is the Yamaha YFG-812II suitable for professional orchestral use?
Yes. The YFG-812II is designed to meet professional demands, with a thicker-wall maple body intended to produce a warm, rounded sound with strong projection for modern orchestra work.
What bocals are included with the YFG-812II?
This instrument includes Yamaha Super Bocals CN1S and CN2S.
What keywork features does the YFG-812II include?
It includes a high D key, six roller keys (low C#, low Eb, F# thumb, Ab little finger, Ab thumb, F), a Bb key guard, a balancer, and trill keys for F-G and E-F#.
We are proud to be an authorized Yamaha dealer
In stock! Ships within 1-2 business days.
30-day risk-free trial
2-Year Warranty
Complimentary shipping for all U.S. orders over $99
Yamaha YFG-812II Custom Professional Bassoon
Yamaha YFG-812II Custom Professional Bassoon Overview
The Yamaha YFG-812II is a Custom Professional Heckel-system bassoon designed for modern orchestral performance, featuring a thicker-wall, long-seasoned maple body and a refined body design for consistent response and a warm, rounded tone with strong projection across all registers.
Yamaha YFG-812II Custom Professional Bassoon Specifications
- Instrument type: Bassoon
- Fingering system: Heckel system
- Body material: Long-seasoned maple (thicker wall)
- Key material: Nickel silver
- Key finish: Silver-plated
- Auxiliary keys: High D key; 6 roller keys (low C#, low Eb, F# thumb, Ab little finger, Ab thumb, F); Bb key guard; balancer
- Trill keys: F-G, E-F#
- Bocals included: Super Bocals CN1S and CN2S
- Case: Yamaha FGC-802N case
- Accessories: CN1S and CN2S bocals
Condition & Setup
This bassoon is brand new and includes the full manufacturer’s warranty. It is in stock (not a special order) and has been inspected and play-tested by our shop prior to shipment.
Who the YFG-812II Custom Professional Bassoon Is For
The Yamaha YFG-812II Custom Professional Bassoon is a Heckel-system, professional-level bassoon built for players who need a warm, rounded orchestral sound with the power to project in a modern symphony orchestra. Its thicker-wall, long-seasoned maple body is designed to support a rich, authoritative tonal core, while the refined body design helps maintain consistent response and control from the low register through the top of the range.
This model is best suited to advanced conservatory students, working professionals, and orchestral freelancers who want Yamaha’s current Custom-series approach to sound and playability, along with practical performance features such as a high D key, multiple roller keys, and dedicated trill keys for common technical passages.
Common Questions About The Yamaha YFG-812II
Is the Yamaha YFG-812II suitable for professional orchestral use?
Yes. The YFG-812II is designed to meet professional demands, with a thicker-wall maple body intended to produce a warm, rounded sound with strong projection for modern orchestra work.
What bocals are included with the YFG-812II?
This instrument includes Yamaha Super Bocals CN1S and CN2S.
What keywork features does the YFG-812II include?
It includes a high D key, six roller keys (low C#, low Eb, F# thumb, Ab little finger, Ab thumb, F), a Bb key guard, a balancer, and trill keys for F-G and E-F#.
We are proud to be an authorized Yamaha dealer
Pairs well with
In stock! Ships within 1-2 business days.
30-day risk-free trial
2-Year Warranty
Complimentary shipping for all U.S. orders over $99
Yamaha YFG-812II Custom Professional Bassoon
If you have any questions, you are always welcome to contact us. We'll get back to you as soon as possible, within 24 hours on weekdays.
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Shipping Information
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/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.