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Yamaha YCL-650 II vs. original YCL-650

Author: sultan
Date: 2023-01-25 00:52

I saw there is a new Yamaha YCL-650 II that came out last year (2022), replacing the original YCL-650: https://hub.yamaha.com/winds/w-gearguide/new-yamaha-brass-and-woodwind-instruments-for-2022/

I cannot find much information about the differences from the previous generation, but I saw some things suggesting a revised barrel and bell design inspired by the Custom series and a switch to leather pads. I also saw mention of longer E/B levers and C#/G# keys, though I'm not sure if that's in comparison to the previous generation or in comparison to competitors.

Has anyone here tried the new YCL-650 II, and heard/felt how it compares to its predecessor?

Also, are there any markings on the clarinet that can distinguish a YCL-650 II from the previous YCL-650, or any other easy ways to tell them apart? Confusingly, many of the marketing materials for the YCL-650 II continue to just call it a YCL-650.

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