Yamaha YCL-650II Professional Bb Wood Clarinet

Yamaha Corporation YCL-650II Bb Clarinet

Professional heritage. Refined tone. Designed for advancing artists.

The Yamaha YCL-650II Clarinet is a performance-driven instrument crafted for serious students and advancing performers who are ready for a more mature tonal palette and refined response. Inspired by Yamaha’s professional Custom series designs, the 650II delivers warmth, projection, and precision—making it a trusted choice for high school honors ensembles, collegiate musicians, and dedicated private students.

Built from select grenadilla wood and engineered with Yamaha’s exacting standards, the YCL-650II offers the depth and clarity needed for expressive solo and ensemble performance.

Educational & Performance Advantages

Encourages Advanced Tone Development

The grenadilla body produces a rich, resonant core sound with expanded dynamic range. Students can explore tonal color, phrasing, and nuance with greater control—essential for audition and solo repertoire.

Professional-Style Bore Design

Inspired by Yamaha’s Custom models, the bore configuration promotes balanced resistance and smooth response across registers, helping players refine embouchure stability and breath support.

Precise, Fluid Keywork

Silver-plated nickel silver keys with blue steel springs provide consistent action and reliable articulation—supporting technical passages and fast fingering transitions.

Consistent Intonation Across Registers

Carefully undercut tone holes and precision craftsmanship contribute to dependable pitch stability from chalumeau through altissimo.

Key Features

• Select grenadilla wood body

• Silver-plated nickel silver keywork

• 17 keys, 6 rings (Boehm system)

• Adjustable thumb rest with strap ring

• Blue steel springs for responsive action

• Undercut tone holes for improved tuning

• Leather pads for secure sealing

• Tapered barrel design for tonal focus

• Professional-style case for safe storage

Specifications

• Key: Bb

• Level: Advanced / Intermediate-Professional

• Body Material: Select Grenadilla Wood

• Key System: Boehm

• Keys: 17

• Rings: 6

• Key Material: Silver-plated nickel silver

• Springs: Blue steel

• Thumb Rest: Adjustable

• Pads: Leather

• Finish: Silver-plated keys

• Included Accessories: Molded case, mouthpiece, ligature, cap

Tone & Performance Profile

• Warm, centered core sound

• Strong projection for wind ensemble and orchestral settings

• Smooth register transitions

• Balanced resistance for advanced breath control

• Clear, articulate response at all dynamic levels

Ideal For

• Advanced high school and collegiate students

• Honor band and audition preparation

• Wind ensemble and chamber musicians

• Private students progressing toward professional models

Educator’s Choice

The Yamaha YCL-650II offers a significant step forward for students ready to develop professional-level tone and technique. With its grenadilla construction, refined bore design, and dependable keywork, it supports consistent intonation, expressive flexibility, and long-term durability. For educators guiding serious clarinetists toward collegiate study or advanced ensemble performance, the YCL-650II is a confident and inspiring choice.