[Benon]

Hi, I have recently seen some statement that Eddie Daniels had played Yamaha clarinets in the pre-Leblanc era. Can anybody confirm that, and if yes - what was the model designation? I've come across pro clarinet from the 70s labeled YCL-62, I assume that at the time it was their top of the range model and wonder if it can be this horn.

All the best,
Szymon Łukowski


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[soybean]

I believe the YCL-62 (produced between 1979 and 1984) was the top of the line when it was issued. There was also a YCL-82 which came later.

 

[Benon]

I believe the YCL-62 (produced between 1979 and 1984) was the top of the line when it was issued. There was also a YCL-82 which came later.

soybean did you have a chance to play 62 or 82? How they play against classic Buffet R13?

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[soybean]

I played an 82 and thought it was easily as good as a Buffet. The Yamaha had nicer ergonomics and the Buffett has that famous sound.

You might check out the "ClarinteBBoard" where they have many discussions about Yamaha clarinets. For example:

http://test.woodwind.org/clarinet/BBoard/read.html?f=1&i=353009&t=352973

 

[Benon]

Thank you!

 

[rolltrane]

I have a 1980s R13 bought from new and a YCL 62, both serviced in Howarths last year. The R13 is definitely more responsive and feels to me to be a higher level clarinet than the 62. The intonation on the 62 is a bit easier for me. The R13 has a great sound but the 62 seems IMO to have a slight edge in the throat notes.

 

[bakkiemetkoekie]

Buddy deFranco was playing Yamaha. I don’t know from when but think was also in period of YCL62 or maybe it was the 82. Anyway, he said that it was the best clarinet.