A Custom-Series Clarinet Built for Serious Playing
If you've been moving through the ranks of Yamaha clarinets and wondering what's waiting at the top of their production line, the YCL-CSVR is your answer. The "R" in the name stands for "Refined" — and that's exactly what Yamaha did, taking the already well-regarded Custom CSV design and improving it in ways that real-world players actually notice: a richer tone, more traditional resistance, better ergonomics, and a level of consistency that's hard to find anywhere near this price range.
The CSVR was designed with direct input from professional clarinet educators, with product evaluations held in major cities across the country including New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, San Antonio, and Boston. The result is an instrument that earned the trust of working professionals and ambitious students alike — one that consistently met and exceeded evaluators' expectations for tone, response, and intonation.
Whether you're preparing for an audition, playing in an orchestra, or teaching at a conservatory, the CSVR is the kind of clarinet you reach for when the performance actually matters.
Seasoned Grenadilla From Body to Bell
The body, barrel, and bell are all made from grenadilla — the wood of choice for professional-grade clarinets. Yamaha selects the highest-quality grenadilla and seasons it for improved stability and performance. Grenadilla's dense grain and moisture-repellent qualities make it exceptionally well-suited to the demands of live performance and regular practice alike.
The 65mm barrel has been redesigned specifically for this model, delivering a crisp, focused tone and well-balanced response. The traditional bell shape — without scallop chamber — gives the CSVR's sound a more defined core and enhanced projection. Everything from the wood selection to the geometry of the bell has been thought through with the serious player in mind.
Keys and Keywork That Feel as Good as They Sound
The YCL-CSVR comes with 17 sculpted, silver-plated nickel silver keys with thicker-than-standard silver plating. That extra plating thickness isn't just cosmetic — it contributes to the instrument's expressive character, particularly when playing at louder dynamic levels. The keys are fitted with durable leather pads, which provide a precise seal between pad and tone hole and give players a buzz-free playing experience.
Blue steel needle springs give the action a smooth, responsive feel with swift return. The tapered tone holes with hand-tapered undercut ensure optimum intonation and uniform response throughout the full range of the instrument. The C#/G# key has been redesigned and made 2mm longer, improving touch and comfort in a way you'll feel immediately. An adjustable thumb rest with strap ring rounds out the ergonomic package, letting you dial in the fit for your hand size.
Product Features:
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Key: Bb, Boehm system with 17 keys and 6 rings
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Body/Barrel/Bell: Seasoned grenadilla wood throughout
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Key material: Silver-plated nickel silver with thick plating
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Tone holes: Tapered with hand-tapered undercut for precise intonation
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Barrel: Redesigned 65mm traditional shape for focused, balanced tone
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Bell: Traditional bell shape without scallop chamber for enhanced presence and projection
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Pads: Durable leather pads for a precise seal and buzz-free response
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Springs: Blue steel needle springs for smooth, swift key action
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C#/G# Key: Redesigned 2mm longer for improved touch and playability
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Thumb rest: Adjustable with strap ring to accommodate all hand sizes
Brand: Yamaha
Model: YCL-CSVR Custom CSVR Bb Clarinet
SKU: YCL-CSVR
Condition: New
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