Slightly plump barrel and thick-walled bell produce a deep tone with rich resonance.

Ergonomically-designed new key shape offers comfortable and natural key touch. Yamaha-original silver-plating is applied on them, allowing a focused and centered sound.

A newly shaped Eb lever is adopted as a standard, along which the entire mechanism is totally re-designed as well.

Cork pads and leather pads are optimally placed to maximize on their tonal quality, touch and functionality.

New toneholes maximize superior tone quality, even intonation and a uniformed response throughout the full range of the instrument.

Yamaha original intonation correction mechanism inspired by the Oehler system (German style) clarinet is available to control low E and F note. This system assures natural finger control, excellent feel and playability.