Lineup
YRS-61
The YRS-61 is made from Castellowood, a well established traditional material for recorders. It is characterized by a soft and natural tone reminiscent of Baroque era. System: Baroque, Material: Castellowood
YRS-62
Kingwood gives the YRS-62 a clear strong and exciting sound with ample harmonics to color the broad tone. System: Baroque, Material: Kingwood
YRS-64
With its beautiful grains, Rosewood is as attractive to look at as it is to play. The YRS-64 has an encompassing sound containing both dynamism and sweetness. System: Baroque, Material: Rosewood
YRS-82
The YRS-82 model has a sharper beak for a quick easy response, and is made of Kingwood for a broad yet focused sound full of life. System: Baroque, Material: Kingwood
YRS-83
Ebony is a hard dense wood which provides easy response and a clear elegant sound. System: Baroque, Material: Ebony
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 are made from environmentally friendly natural cotton.
* Specifications are subject to change without notice. The colors and finishes shown may vary from those on the actual products.
