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Student Bb Bass Clarinet, part of Yamaha’s Standard series tailored for learners, offering durability, ease of play, and professional-style design cues .
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Body & Build: Crafted from matte-finished ABS resin in two pieces for lightness and robustness—ideal for school transport and frequent use .
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Keywork: Nickel-plated nickel-silver (or silver-plated in some regions like the YCL‑221IIS variant) with 20 keys and 7 covered finger holes using the Boehm system .
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Ergonomics & Design:
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Redesigned neck angle borrowed from pro-level clarinets for improved playing posture .
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Rounded bridge key connectors protect the keywork and simplify assembly .
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A refined joint system with rubber ring corks aids airtightness and easier assembly .
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Specifications
| Feature | Details |
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| Key | Bb (Bass Clarinet) |
| Level | Student |
| Fingering | Boehm system with 20 keys, 7 covered holes |
| Body Material | Matte ABS resin (2-piece design) |
| Key Material | Nickel-plated nickel silver (silver-plated for 221IIS variant) |
| Pads | Tan leather with tone boosters |
| Springs | Blue steel needle springs |
| Thumb Rest | Adjustable |
| Mouthpiece | Yamaha 4C with nickel-plated ligature and plastic cap |
| Bell & Barrel | Nickel-silver |
| Case | Compact ABS hard-shell “school-bus-friendly” case included |
| Accessories | Includes cleaning cloths, cork grease, neck strap, polishing cloth |
| Design Based On | Yamaha professional YCL-621II |
| Added Features | Precise tone holes for accurate intonation, ergonomic neck, easy assembly features |
