YAMAHA Bb Professional Clarinet Model YCL650 Made of Grenadilla No cracks or repairs Serial number 124××× Superb condition Accessories YAMAHA genuine hard case Case cover (Crampon) Mouthpiece: Vandoren 5RV Ligature: Crampon YAMAHA genuine cap YCL650 The professional model clarinet that the world-renowned YAMAHA first challenged. A culmination of significant capital investment and Japanese technological prowess. The YCL62, the predecessor to this YCL650, was the main clarinet used by Buddy DeFranco, the greatest jazz clarinetist of this century. The YCL650 is its successor (¥291,500 at the time of release) Thanks to the narrow bore and YAMAHA's technical capabilities: 1. Overwhelming responsiveness. 2. Stable quality due to precise design and manufacturing. 3. Accurate intonation and flexible balance. 4. Resistance that withstands strong playing and a bright, rich tone. 5. Durable design that can withstand heavy use. I understand why DeFranco chose it. About maintenance: 1. Tone hole greening and oiling of the body. 2. Complete replacement of pads where necessary. 3. Total inspection and partial replacement of spring corks. 4. Key distortion correction and polishing. 5. Pad gap adjustment. 6. Ring height adjustment. 7. F1 (upper and lower joint connection) adjustment. 8. Lower joint CB connection adjustment. 9. Overall balance adjustment, fine-tuning. 10. Replacement of thumb rest to a movable type. 11. Test playing and confirmation of all ranges. The adjustments are perfectly done. The overwhelming responsiveness is still there. I feel joy overflowing in the bright and vibrant tone. Extremely resonant! I am a clarinetist with 57 years of professional experience, but not a repairman. I learned本格的に (本格的に - literally "full-scale") repair from a Crampon technician when I was young. I am also asked to make adjustments by my fellow professional musicians. After retiring from the orchestra, I have performed in Berlin and New York. I have held numerous solo concerts and released three CDs, and I have participated in countless recordings and broadcasts. The fourth corner of my clarinet life! I hope to be of service to clarinet enthusiasts. It plays incredibly well. Extended high notes, transparent mid-range, and flexible low range! Energetic and vibrant, it's the best! Includes the Vandoren 5RV mouthpiece! Perfect for club activities. I highly recommend it with confidence. Thank you for viewing.