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RE: Yamaha 640

Author: Jack Kissinger
Date: 2002-07-26 22:21

Do you mean a model 64? I don't think there is a 640. The 650 does appear to replace the 64. At the Woodwind & Brasswind, the 64 is $100 less than the 650 "while supplies last." Woodwind and Brasswind lists the 64 and the 650 among their professional instruments but they also include the Selmer Prologue, Leblanc Esprit and Buffet E13 in this category (ususally describing them as "entry-level" professional models -- I guess they have decided that "entry-level" professional sounds better than "high-end" intermediate lol). If price is any indication, though, I think "high-end intermediate" might be a more accurate designation and I think that is how most professional clarinetists would regard them. Most all of these instruments sell in the $1,100 - $1,200 range. I also note that (except for the E13) WW&BW discloses all their prices while they generally do not disclose prices for the higher-end instruments (i.e., those starting around $1,600 - $1,700 and up). This would be another indication that the instruments are considered more like intermediates. IMO, the true Yamaha professional models are the V-Series Custom Clarinets.

Best regards,
jnk

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