The Yamaha YCL-681II is a professional E♭ clarinet crafted for skilled players, often used in orchestral, wind ensemble, and solo contexts. It features a grenadilla wood body that delivers a warm, clear tone with excellent projection. With its hand-adjusted, precisely cut tone holes and silver-plated keywork, it offers refined intonation and smooth key action. This model is ideal for musicians looking for an upgrade E♭ clarinet with consistent playability and professional features. Yamaha’s design ensures the instrument responds evenly across all registers and blends beautifully in ensemble settings.
SPECIFICATIONS
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Model | Yamaha YCL-681II |
| Key | E♭ |
| Level | Professional |
| Body Material | One-piece grenadilla (African blackwood) |
| Key System | Boehm |
| Number of Keys | 17 keys |
| Rings | 6 rings |
| Key Material | Silver-plated nickel-silver |
| Tone Holes | Straight tone holes with hand-tapered undercut |
| Barrel | 42 mm |
| Pads | Lucien deluxe double skin pads |
| Springs | Blue steel needle springs |
| Thumb Rest | Fixed |
| Mouthpiece | Yamaha 4C included |
| Case | Yamaha CLC-681II hard-shell case included |
| Accessories | Ligature, cap, cleaning cloth |
| Sound Characteristics | Warm, clear tone with excellent projection and smooth response |
