The 650 is an excellent alternative for those who are serious about their clarinet performance but need to watch their budget. The specifications of its bell, barrel, toneholes and other features are very close to those of the custom model. Made of carefully select and seasoned Grenadilla wood and boasting an enormous amount of handcrafting and hand finishing, the 650 features tapered toneholes which are undercut by hand for precise intonation and superior tonal balance. It also features beautifully sculpted keys whose touch has been regulated by master artisans for perfect balance.

Yamaha’s continuing research and development, using a top-down approach, has further developed the YCL650. The new YCL650/MK3 benefits from some of the positive feedback Yamaha has received about the VR, CSGIII, and SE Artist models.

Key Features:

• Grenadilla wood
• Tapered toneholes
• Silver plated keys
• Precise intonation and superior tonal balance

New Features Include:

• Pisoni leather pads – After using these pads in our Custom range of clarinets, Yamaha discovered that there was improved tonal quality and response, as well as greater durability.
• Improved key layout and design – For ease of playing, the E/B lever has been extended by 2mm to improve the certainty of this key's actuation.
• Adjustable thumb rest with strap ring – The VR series thumb rest design has been borrowed for the YCL650/MK3 clarinet, improving the overall comfort while playing the instrument.
• VR Series Case – CLC65
• New logo stamp design