Yamaha YCL-622II Low C Professional Bass Clarinet Standard

Professional bass clarinet with range to low C.

The Yamaha YCL-622II Low C Professional Bass Clarinet combines superior pitch control across its extended range with a warm, resonant tone. Handcrafted from the finest aged grenadilla wood. The YCL-622II features 24 keys of silver-plated nickel silver, including five dedicated to the instrument’s low C extension, enabling you to explore the deepest tones with seamless facility. Undercut, tapered tone holes provide even response and accurate intonation for refined performance. A machined bore and bell of nickel silver put the finishing touches on the YCL-622II’s full, rich voice. For the serious clarinetist ready to take their artistry to profound new depths, the YCL-622II bass clarinet from Yamaha is a revelation.

Reach New Lows with Absolute Control

The YCL-622II extends the range of the bass clarinet to low C, an entire octave below the standard range. Five additional keys give you total command over these subterranean tones, allowing you to integrate them into your playing with subtlety and nuance. The extension requires no sacrifice of tone, responsiveness or reliabilitythe YCL-622II delivers the same peerless performance across its full, expressive compass.

Tonally Balanced and Intonationally Flawless

Yamaha’s team of highly skilled craftspeople have meticulously designed the YCL-622II for tonal balance and accurate pitch across every register. Undercut, tapered tone holes provide an even response and precise intonation for refined performance. The machined nickel silver bell and barrel further enhance tonal fidelity and focus. From the warmest lows to the brightest highs, the YCL-622II sings with a singular, flawless voice.

An Heirloom Instrument with Modern Appointments

While the YCL-622II is crafted using time-honored techniques, its appointments are thoroughly modern. Blue steel needle springs provide a responsive key action and white leather pads ensure an airtight seal and buzz-free performance. The keyworkincluding five dedicated low C keysis silver-plated nickel silver, selected for beauty, durability and balanced weight. When you require an instrument that sounds sublime, looks stunning and feels like an extension of your own body, the YCL-622II delivers an experience without peer.