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Author: sgrubbs
Date: 2003-10-21 22:55
What do you think about this instrument? Is it similar to the R-13? Anybody have any experience with playing one? Thanks!
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Author: GBK
Date: 2003-10-21 23:12
I believe you meant to type Yamaha YCL-CS ...GBK
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Author: Synonymous Botch
Date: 2003-10-21 23:27
Tremendous instrument, with superior tuning.
I don't think it has a particularly different sound from the R13, and that's the main reason I no longer own one.
(I prefer a lighter sound, like the YCL-SE.)
If this instrument is under $750 with a FRESH overhaul - grab it.
If it is MORE than $1000 USD, there are better deals.
If it has any repairs to the wooden body (pinned or otherwise) that may adversely affect any potential resale.
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Author: Ken Shaw ★2017
Date: 2003-10-22 13:48
From the Yamaha literature:
YCL (Custom Series) Clarinets:
AE -- relatively small tone holes; moderate tone hole shaping; long bell. Claims: more resistant than SE or CS, pure and focused sound with powerful projection; well balanced throughout registers; long bell gives darkness: Bb and A isntruments well matched; approaches Boosey and Hawkes 10-10 sound.
SE -- larger overcut and undercut of the tone holes than AE; longer taper on the upper joint; bore similar to Buffet RC Claim: free-blowing.
CS -- modeled on the Buffet R13 -- small tone holes with small overcut and larger undercut. Claims: easy to blow, concentrated and clear with good projection. Claude Faucomprez’s instrument.
CX -- similar the CS but with a different bell-ring and separate inserted tone chimneys. Claim: brighter than the CS.
Best regards.
Ken Shaw
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Author: bobmester
Date: 2003-10-22 14:40
Ken - I have a Yamaha but I don't understand my model. It is listed in the paperwork as YCL34A. What do I have?
Thanks
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Author: TheSaxyOne21
Date: 2003-10-23 23:20
I play a Yamaha YCL-SE and many people that have tried it have vastly preferred it to their R-13s (some of which are vintage horns and other new ones as well). I've gotten several offers on the spot from people to buy my horn for at least twice as much as I paid. They said that the SE was easier to bend tones on. If you can find a good deal on any of the Yamaha's I would definately get one, as they are fairly consistent in their construction.
I'm not really sure about the CSs, but from the Yamaha's I've gotten to play (20, 34, 62, SE) they are all very consistent horns, and very durable and reliable.
Jaimie
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Author: Dawne
Date: 2003-10-24 10:20
I have a CSV, and like it very much. Tone is round and warm. Low notes are full without reediness. High notes are clear and focused without edginess. Intonation is excellent throughout all registers.
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Author: icecoke12
Date: 2003-10-24 10:50
And the price of the instrument is quite reasonable too. The last time I saw the new instrument at my local Yamaha 2 months back, they were offering it at US$1400.
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