The leather shoes were chosen after extensive testing with particular attention to sound quality. These shoes allow a smooth and free flow of air, while facilitating the production of a warm and expressive sound. As the surfaces of the shoes don't vibrate when you're playing, there are no parasitic noises that are usual with shoes. Thanks to an excellent seal, the air flows directly into the bell for exceptional projection.

The air that enters the instrument through the mouthpiece travels through the tube and exits as sound through the bell. Even varying the width of a hair on the barrel and bell can have a big influence on the sound, tuning and resonance. The same design for the bell and barrel of Custom clarinets The shape of the barrel improves the efficiency of the air flow through the instrument. The inside of the bell in the original Yamaha shape ensures the most accurate and secure tuning of the B.

This model is equipped with an adjustable thumb rest as well as a strap ring. The thumb rest can be adjusted for greater comfort and convenience It can be adjusted to make strumming comfortable for players with small hands and readjusted as the player grows and becomes more experienced. The thumb rest also includes a ring for attaching the strap when necessary.

Designed and crafted to ensure an excellent feel, the keys are adjusted by hand using the techniques of the Custom models.

Longer E/Si auxiliary key and C#/G# auxiliary key This design reduces the likelihood of your fingers slipping off the keys while playing, preventing fingering errors.