Yamaha YPC-87R Wave Cut Piccolo Overview
The Yamaha YPC-87R Wave Cut is a professional piccolo designed for players seeking the focused tonal core of grenadilla with Yamaha's precision professional mechanism. Its Wave Cut headjoint provides an alternative embouchure geometry for players who prefer a different response profile from a traditional-cut headjoint, while the model's undercut toneholes, E mechanism, and Straubinger piccolo pads place it firmly within Yamaha's top-level piccolo range.
Yamaha YPC-87R Wave Cut Piccolo Specifications
- Instrument Type: Piccolo
- Playing Level: Professional
- Construction: Grenadilla body and Wave Cut grenadilla headjoint
- Keywork: Sterling silver
- E Mechanism: Included
- Toneholes: Undercut
- Springs: White gold
- Pads: Straubinger piccolo pads
- Case: Fitted hard case with Yamaha case cover
- Accessories: Cork grease, polishing cloth, cleaning cloth, cleaning rod
- Serial Number: 171031
Condition & Setup
This floor model piccolo is in excellent playing order and has been professionally serviced, set up, and play-tested. The grenadilla headjoint and body show light fine scratches, rub marks, and handling scuffs, while the metal receiver has minor surface scratches. Small handling marks are present on the headjoint cork. The fitted case lining and Yamaha case cover show light cosmetic handling wear.
Who the YPC-87R Wave Cut Piccolo Is For
The YPC-87R is intended for professional piccolo players, advanced flutists, and serious orchestral performers who prefer the focused core and blended color associated with grenadilla construction. Its Wave Cut headjoint will be of particular interest to musicians comparing embouchure cuts for differences in resistance, articulation, and response. This is a top-level Yamaha model suited to orchestral, wind ensemble, chamber, and audition work.
Common Questions About the Yamaha YPC-87R
What distinguishes the Wave Cut headjoint?
The Wave Cut uses a shaped embouchure geometry that provides a different blowing feel and response profile from Yamaha's traditional cut. The preferred design depends on the player's embouchure, air use, and tonal concept.
How does the YPC-87R fit within Yamaha's piccolo lineup?
The YPC-87R is a top-level professional Yamaha piccolo. It combines a grenadilla body and headjoint with undercut toneholes, white-gold springs, an E mechanism, and Straubinger piccolo pads.
What musical settings suit the YPC-87R?
The YPC-87R is designed for advanced ensemble and professional applications, including orchestra, wind ensemble, chamber music, studio work, and auditions. Its grenadilla construction is well suited to players seeking a centered sound that can blend while retaining piccolo projection.
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Yamaha YPC-87R 'Wave Cut' Professional Piccolo in Grenadilla
Yamaha YPC-87R Wave Cut Piccolo Overview
The Yamaha YPC-87R Wave Cut is a professional piccolo designed for players seeking the focused tonal core of grenadilla with Yamaha's precision professional mechanism. Its Wave Cut headjoint provides an alternative embouchure geometry for players who prefer a different response profile from a traditional-cut headjoint, while the model's undercut toneholes, E mechanism, and Straubinger piccolo pads place it firmly within Yamaha's top-level piccolo range.
Yamaha YPC-87R Wave Cut Piccolo Specifications
- Instrument Type: Piccolo
- Playing Level: Professional
- Construction: Grenadilla body and Wave Cut grenadilla headjoint
- Keywork: Sterling silver
- E Mechanism: Included
- Toneholes: Undercut
- Springs: White gold
- Pads: Straubinger piccolo pads
- Case: Fitted hard case with Yamaha case cover
- Accessories: Cork grease, polishing cloth, cleaning cloth, cleaning rod
- Serial Number: 171031
Condition & Setup
This floor model piccolo is in excellent playing order and has been professionally serviced, set up, and play-tested. The grenadilla headjoint and body show light fine scratches, rub marks, and handling scuffs, while the metal receiver has minor surface scratches. Small handling marks are present on the headjoint cork. The fitted case lining and Yamaha case cover show light cosmetic handling wear.
Who the YPC-87R Wave Cut Piccolo Is For
The YPC-87R is intended for professional piccolo players, advanced flutists, and serious orchestral performers who prefer the focused core and blended color associated with grenadilla construction. Its Wave Cut headjoint will be of particular interest to musicians comparing embouchure cuts for differences in resistance, articulation, and response. This is a top-level Yamaha model suited to orchestral, wind ensemble, chamber, and audition work.
Common Questions About the Yamaha YPC-87R
What distinguishes the Wave Cut headjoint?
The Wave Cut uses a shaped embouchure geometry that provides a different blowing feel and response profile from Yamaha's traditional cut. The preferred design depends on the player's embouchure, air use, and tonal concept.
How does the YPC-87R fit within Yamaha's piccolo lineup?
The YPC-87R is a top-level professional Yamaha piccolo. It combines a grenadilla body and headjoint with undercut toneholes, white-gold springs, an E mechanism, and Straubinger piccolo pads.
What musical settings suit the YPC-87R?
The YPC-87R is designed for advanced ensemble and professional applications, including orchestra, wind ensemble, chamber music, studio work, and auditions. Its grenadilla construction is well suited to players seeking a centered sound that can blend while retaining piccolo projection.
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 YPC-87R 'Wave Cut' Professional Piccolo 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.