Lineup
YRA-61
This Castellowood recorder has a smooth and beautiful tone for an attractive, traditional recorder sound capable of subtle expression. System: Baroque, Material: Castellowood
YRA-64
Made of beautiful Rosewood, this recorder has a vigorous and expressive tone containing both dynamism and sweetness. System: Baroque, Material: Rosewood
YRA-801
This recorder is hand-crafted from Castellowood, and features a soft and natural, traditional Baroque sound capable of great expression. System: Baroque, Material: Castellowood
YRA-811
Like YRA-801, YRA-811 has sweet and soft tone capable of subtle expression. The artificial ivory rings add definition to the sound while enhancing the appearance of the recorder. System: Baroque, Material: Castellowood
YRA-804
This recorder is crafted from top quality Rosewood for a rich full tone with abundant overtones. It is capable of both strong and delicate performance. System: Baroque, Material: Rosewood
YRA-802
Kingwood is a hard and dense wood which gives a strong and clearly defined tone with powerful projection. System: Baroque, Material: Kingwood
YRA-803
Ebony is another dense wood which is characterized by an elegant transparent sound and a nimble response. System: Baroque, Material: Ebony
YRA-901
This Baroque pitch recorder is a replica of the famous Denner recorder. It recreates warm and mellow tone of the original instrument. The G/G# and F/F# positions have double holes to accommodate modern playing styles. System: Baroque, Material: Castellowood, DENNER model A=415Hz
The Beauty of Natural Wood
Many players insist on the tonal qualities of natural wood. When it has been specially seasoned, natural wood creates a tone of great depth; a tone that is warm, glowing, alive. Yamaha offers a complete line-up of wooden recorders, from our inexpensive 40 series to handmade models that will satisfy the most demanding soloist. They are available in a variety of woods for subtle sound differences.
Features
Wood Materials
- Kingwood : A very hard and dense wood, Kingwood gives a strong, broad tone. (Gravity after drying approx. 1.2)
- Rosewood : A hard heavy wood for vigorous tone, with rich overtones similar to Kingwood, but a little softer and sweeter. (Gravity after drying approx. 1.0)
- Ebony : Another hard, dense wood characterized by easy response, and a clear elegant sound. (Gravity after drying approx. 1.0)
- Castellowood : A softer wood with a beautiful warm tone, good for expressing subtle musical nuances. Though it is not technically a boxwood, it is commonly referred to as “Castello Boxwood”. (Gravity after drying approx. 0.7)
Environmentally-conscious lead-free processes
Wood recorders use lead-free coatings and lead free solder.
Cotton Case Bags
The recorder cases except YRA-901 are made from environmentally friendly natural cotton.
YRA-901 Hard Case
YRA-901 comes with a dedicated hard case
* Specifications are subject to change without notice. The colors and finishes shown may vary from those on the actual products.
