{"product_id":"yamaha-ypc-62r-professional-piccolo-in-grenadilla","title":"Yamaha YPC-62R Professional Piccolo in Grenadilla with Wave Cut Headjoint","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYamaha YPC-62R Piccolo Overview (Used)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Yamaha YPC-62R sits within Yamaha's professional piccolo line and is designed for advanced ensemble, orchestral, and doubling work. Its wave-cut headjoint gives players an alternative embouchure contour to the standard YPC-62 design, while Yamaha's established scale and mechanism make the model a practical choice for musicians seeking a professional wood piccolo.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYamaha YPC-62R Piccolo Specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstrument Type: Piccolo \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKey: C \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModel: YPC-62R \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBody and Headjoint Material: Grenadilla \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeadjoint Style: Wave cut \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeywork: Silver-plated \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMechanism: E mechanism \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCase: Fitted Yamaha hard case \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccessories: Cleaning rod, Yamaha polishing gauze, polishing cloth, and synthetic cork grease \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition \u0026amp; Setup\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis pre-owned piccolo is in excellent playing order and has been professionally serviced, set up, and play-tested. The grenadilla body and headjoint show light handling marks and fine superficial lines, while the silver-plated keywork remains bright with minor surface marks. The fitted Yamaha hard case and documented care accessories are included.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho the YPC-62R Piccolo Is For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe YPC-62R is intended for advanced and professional flutists who need a wood piccolo for orchestral, wind ensemble, chamber, pit, or doubling applications. Its grenadilla construction supports the centered tonal character associated with professional wood piccolos, while the wave-cut headjoint will particularly interest players who prefer a more contoured embouchure interface.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Questions About the Yamaha YPC-62R\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does the YPC-62R differ from the YPC-62?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe YPC-62R uses Yamaha's wave-style headjoint. The standard YPC-62 uses a traditional straight-cut headjoint, so the principal difference is the shape and feel of the embouchure area.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the purpose of the E mechanism?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe E mechanism is designed to support a more secure response on the piccolo's high E, a note that can otherwise require additional embouchure adjustment on traditional piccolo mechanisms.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere does the YPC-62R fit within Yamaha's piccolo line?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eYamaha classifies the YPC-62R as a professional model. It provides grenadilla construction and a wave-style headjoint below Yamaha's handcrafted YPC-81R and YPC-87R models.\u003c\/p\u003e \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 \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":67852712771949,"sku":"YPC62R-NU","price":3199.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0608\/3461\/files\/Yamaha-YPC-62R-Professional-Piccolo-in-Grenadilla-with-Wave-Cut-Headjoint.jpg?v=1793355183","url":"https:\/\/www.brassandwinds.com\/products\/yamaha-ypc-62r-professional-piccolo-in-grenadilla","provider":"The Mighty Quinn Brass and Winds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}