[meven]

I am on the market for a new bass clarinet. I currently play on a Ridenour Lyric low Eb.

My two candidates are the Yamaha YCL-621II and the Selmer Privilège 65 Eb. The reason why I chose those 2 is because I play Yamaha for Sop and Tenor sax and Selmer for Alto and Bari sax.

I am not looking for feedback regarding the Selmer Bass Clar , I know how good it is, but I can't find much information/feedback regarding the Yamaha.

Any feedback from someone who played on the Yamaha before would be much appreciated.

Thanks

 

[clarnibass]

I've tried at least a few of each model and also the low C versions. I would say the pro Yamaha models are still not at the same level of Buffet and Selmer bass clarinets.

One local pro player got an almost new Yamaha. He tried a Selmer, bought it, and now the Yamaha is a back up.

It's different with soprano clarinets, where I'd say Yamaha is as good as any company.

 

[meven]

I've tried at least a few of each model and also the low C versions. I would say the pro Yamaha models are still not at the same level of Buffet and Selmer bass clarinets.

One local pro player got an almost new Yamaha. He tried a Selmer, bought it, and now the Yamaha is a back up.

It's different with soprano clarinets, where I'd say Yamaha is as good as any company.

Thanks for the feedback. That's exactly the kind of really life experience i am after. Clearly the Selmer is more expensive but my gut feeling is that it is money well spent.

 

[qwerty]

I owned a Yamaha 622II for about 5 years. It was a very fine instrument. The pitch was outstanding, tone quality was very very good. I used it in many professional settings, symphony orchestras, concert bands and pit orchestras. I sold it in favor of a Low C Buffet Prestige.

I liked the Yamaha a lot....but while I had it, I always longed for the tone of a Buffet or a Selmer. If you think you're going to need the lowest three notes, get the Yamaha. If not, I'd go with the Selmer.

 

[meven]

I owned a Yamaha 622II for about 5 years. It was a very fine instrument. The pitch was outstanding, tone quality was very very good. I used it in many professional settings, symphony orchestras, concert bands and pit orchestras. I sold it in favor of a Low C Buffet Prestige.

I liked the Yamaha a lot....but while I had it, I always longed for the tone of a Buffet or a Selmer. If you think you're going to need the lowest three notes, get the Yamaha. If not, I'd go with the Selmer.

Thanks. Good feedback. I am definitely going for a Low Eb, I don't need the extra notes and the added cost that comes with them.

 

[clarnibass]

If you think you're going to need the lowest three notes, get the Yamaha. If not, I'd go with the Selmer.

Both models mentioned in the OP are low Eb so doesn't sound like it's a matter of price vs. not having the extra notes.

 

[clarnibass]

Thanks. Good feedback. I am definitely going for a Low Eb, I don't need the extra notes and the added cost that comes with them.

...and weight. It's pretty significant when playing standing with a strap or harness. I'm saying that even though I absolutely need the extra notes and use them all the time, but it sure is fun when I get to try a low Eb bass.

 

[qwerty]

Both models mentioned in the OP are low Eb so doesn't sound like it's a matter of price vs. not having the extra notes.

Yup. Misread it.

If it's a 621II, it's a no brainer. Go for the Selmer.