Experience the pinnacle of clarinet craftsmanship with the Yamaha YCL-SE Artist Model Bb Clarinet, expertly designed for professional musicians and advanced clarinetists. Developed with the needs of elite performers in mind, this flagship SE Series clarinet offers a rich, expressive tone with improved pitch accuracy, refined mechanics, and artistic elegance.

Crafted using Yamaha’s most advanced technology and techniques, the YCL-SE Artist Model brings together warmth, tonal depth, and seamless key action. Whether you're performing solo, in a symphony, or in a chamber ensemble, this professional-level clarinet delivers the precision and resonance required for artistic freedom.

Key Features & Specifications:

• Professional Bb Clarinet (SE Series) – Ideal for advanced and professional players

• Pink Gold-Plated Key Posts & Thumb Tubes – Adds tonal warmth and a luxurious aesthetic

• Original Low E/F Pitch Correction Mechanism – Enhances intonation without additional key clutter

• Left-Hand Eb Lever & F/C Key Linkage – Refined for smoother, ergonomic playability

• Custom Bell & Barrel Design – Increases tonal richness and projection

• Raised D/A Tone Holes – Improved projection and tonal consistency

• Elegant “A” Artist Initial Plate – Subtle engraving symbolizes Yamaha’s elite design

• Dedicated Protective Case & Case Cover – For secure transport and long-term durability

This clarinet is engineered for demanding pieces, complex fingerings, and concert-level performance. The streamlined design eliminates extended keywork under the lower joint, ensuring a sleek, uncluttered appearance.

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Tech Specs

• Key: Bb
• Fingering System: Boehm, 18 keys, 6 rings
• Barrel Length: 65mm, 66mm
• Toneholes: Tapered tone holes with hand-tapered undercut    
• Thumb-rest: Adjustable
• Material Body: Grenadilla
• Material Keys: Silver-plated nickel silver (Key posts, joint rings and thumb tubes: Pink gold plated)
• Mouthpiece: 4CM
• Case: Included