{"product_id":"yamaha-ypc-87r-wave-cut-professional-piccolo-in-grenadilla-sn-171031","title":"Yamaha YPC-87R 'Wave Cut' Professional Piccolo in Grenadilla","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYamaha YPC-87R Wave Cut Piccolo Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYamaha YPC-87R Wave Cut Piccolo Specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstrument Type: Piccolo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlaying Level: Professional\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConstruction: Grenadilla body and Wave Cut grenadilla headjoint\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeywork: Sterling silver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eE Mechanism: Included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eToneholes: Undercut\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSprings: White gold\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePads: Straubinger piccolo pads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCase: Fitted hard case with Yamaha case cover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccessories: Cork grease, polishing cloth, cleaning cloth, cleaning rod\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSerial Number: 171031\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. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho the YPC-87R Wave Cut Piccolo Is For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Questions About the Yamaha YPC-87R\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat distinguishes the Wave Cut headjoint?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does the YPC-87R fit within Yamaha's piccolo lineup?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat musical settings suit the YPC-87R?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\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":53932162908525,"sku":"YPC87R-CR171031","price":4249.15,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0608\/3461\/files\/7136979.jpg?v=1788989821","url":"https:\/\/www.brassandwinds.com\/products\/yamaha-ypc-87r-wave-cut-professional-piccolo-in-grenadilla-sn-171031","provider":"The Mighty Quinn Brass and Winds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}