{"product_id":"yamaha-ypc-81r-wave-cut-custom-professional-piccolo-in-grenadilla-sn-178162","title":"Yamaha YPC-81R 'Wave Cut' Custom Professional Piccolo in Grenadilla","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYamaha YPC-81R Custom Piccolo Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Yamaha YPC-81R Custom is a handcrafted professional piccolo designed for orchestral, wind ensemble, chamber, and solo settings. Its grenadilla construction and wave-cut headjoint support the centered tonal core, clear projection, and responsive articulation that experienced piccolo players seek when balancing brilliance with musical color.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYamaha YPC-81R Custom Piccolo Specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstrument Type: Piccolo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKey: C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBody Material: Grenadilla\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeadjoint: Wave-cut grenadilla\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeywork: Silver-plated nickel silver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eE Mechanism: Included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCase: Fitted Yamaha hard case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccessories: Yamaha cork grease, polishing cloth, polishing gauze, cleaning cloth, metal cleaning rod\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSerial Number: 178162\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition \u0026amp; Setup\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis floor model piccolo is in excellent playing order and has been professionally serviced, set up, and play-tested. Light linear scratches and scuffs are present on the grenadilla headjoint, with minor handling marks on portions of the body. The keywork remains bright, while the tenon cork shows grease discoloration, compression, and slight edge wear. The fitted case has minor interior compression marks and visible lint or fibers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho the YPC-81R Custom Piccolo Is For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe YPC-81R is intended for professional piccolo players, advanced flutists, orchestral doublers, and conservatory-level musicians who prefer the tonal complexity of grenadilla with the direct response of a wave-cut headjoint. It is particularly well suited to players who need clarity and projection in ensemble textures while retaining enough tonal flexibility for exposed orchestral and chamber passages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Questions About the Yamaha YPC-81R\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does the YPC-81R differ from the YPC-81?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe YPC-81R uses Yamaha's wave-cut headjoint, while the YPC-81 uses a traditional headjoint profile. The wave cut is designed to provide a direct response and clear articulation, particularly in the upper register.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does grenadilla contribute to this piccolo?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrenadilla is valued by professional piccolo players for its centered core, tonal depth, and capacity for nuanced color. It offers a different response and tonal concept from metal and composite piccolo designs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere does the YPC-81R sit within Yamaha's piccolo lineup?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe YPC-81R belongs to Yamaha's handcrafted Custom piccolo range. It is positioned for advanced and professional use above Yamaha's standard and professional-series models.\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;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.quinntheeskimo.net\/Pics\/Yamahalogo\/YamahalogoThumb0.jpg\" alt=\"Yamaha Logo\" 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":53932246958445,"sku":"YPC81R-CR178162","price":3739.15,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0608\/3461\/files\/7136995.jpg?v=1788991172","url":"https:\/\/www.brassandwinds.com\/products\/yamaha-ypc-81r-wave-cut-custom-professional-piccolo-in-grenadilla-sn-178162","provider":"The Mighty Quinn Brass and Winds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}