Yamaha YCL-CSG III Clarinet

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Yamaha YCL-CSG III Clarinet

Yamaha

YCL-CSG III Clarinet

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Product Info

Article Number: 235440
Brand: Yamaha
Model: YCL-CSG III Clarinet
Price: $3,925.90

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The YCL-CSG III is a fantastic step-up clarinet for serious students and advancing players. Its grenadilla body delivers a richer, more complex tone than many student models, and the solid build quality ensures it will last. This is a solid investment for someone looking for professional-level features without the ultra-premium price tag of the top-tier models.

Product Description

  • Yamaha YCL-CSG III
  • Bb Clarinet
  • Custom series
  • Boehm system
  • 18 Keys
  • 6 Rings
  • Eb lever
  • Highest quality grenadilla wood body (Dalbergia melanoxylon)
  • Nickel silver-plated mechanism
  • Incl. 5CM ebonite mouthpiece
  • accessories and case
PROS
  • • Grenadilla wood provides a warm, resonant, and focused tone.
  • • Nickel silver keys offer smooth action and excellent durability.
  • • Eb lever enhances versatility for extended range playing.
  • • Yamaha’s Custom series craftsmanship ensures consistent quality and reliable performance.
CONS
  • • The ebonite mouthpiece is decent but an upgrade will unlock the clarinet’s full potential.
  • • Grenadilla wood can be susceptible to cracking with extreme humidity changes.
  • • The nickel silver plating, while durable, may show wear over extensive use.

Product Video

Key Features

Body Material Dalbergia melanoxylon (Grenadilla wood)
Keys Material Nickel silver-plated
Barrel Length Approximately 1.6 in
Mouthpiece 5CM Ebonite
Finish Lacquer
Weight Approximately 1 lb 12 oz

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Frequently Asked Questions

The CSG III offers a significantly warmer and more complex tone, with improved projection and a richer fundamental due to the grenadilla wood.
Yes, like all nickel silver, it can tarnish over time, but regular cleaning and occasional polishing will keep it looking its best.
With proper care, a grenadilla clarinet can last for decades; consistent cleaning, occasional oiling of the keys, and humidity control are crucial to prevent cracking.

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