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Yamaha
Recorders
Yamaha Knick
Tenor
Recorders
Yamaha Wooden
Recorders
Yamaha Plastic
Recorders
Plastic Recorder Care
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Yamaha Knick Tenor Recorders |
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New: I have modified the standard Yamaha plastic tenor to transform it into a bent-neck design, as suggested by a customer, Elena Cardinell. It raises the position of the right hand, allowing a straight wrist, similar to the position when playing alto. This results in a greater ability to stretch the fingers to reach the holes/keys, often allowing people with small hands or stretch/reach problems to play tenor. The design change does not affect tuning or the sound of the instrument. $105.95. Keys can also be added to alleviate finger stretch problems ($65); see pictures at right and below. I am also happy to modify your Yamaha YRT-304B plastic tenor for $52.50. By the way, I also carry a double-keyed foot joint to replace your old single-keyed joint ($18). I will also consider modifying other tenors, charge to be determined. |
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Keys can be added $65 each |
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Yamaha Wooden Recorders |
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Handcrafted
Wooden Soprano Recorder, oiled boxwood, double holes, 3-pc |
$275.00 |
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Handcrafted
Wooden Soprano Recorder, oiled kingwood, double holes, 3-pc |
$392.00 |
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Handcrafted
Wooden Soprano Recorder, oiled rosewood, double holes, 3-pc |
$346.00 |
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Handcrafted
Wooden Alto Recorder, oiled maple, double holes, 3-pc |
$381.00 |
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Handcrafted
Wooden Alto Recorder, oiled kingwood, double holes, 3-pc |
$520.00 |
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Handcrafted
Wooden Tenor Recorder, oiled maple, D/D# holes, C/C# keys, 3-pc |
$719.00 |
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Handcrafted Wooden Bass Recorder, oiled maple, Bb, C, F/F#, keys, G/G# holes |
$1,295.00 |
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MJB415 |
A=415 Middle joint for above bass |
$380.00 |
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Handcrafted
Wooden Great Bass Recorder, oiled maple, C/C#, D/D#, F, G keys |
$2,150.00 |
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Handcrafted
Wooden Soprano Recorder, kingwood.
This recorder features a unique bore taper and refined undercut
tone hole design for extraordinary richness and
remarkably balanced response, arched windway to further facilitate
good response, and simulated ivory rings make this recorder stand out
in appearance. |
$535.00 |
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Handcrafted
Wooden Soprano Recorder, ebony. This
recorder features a unique bore taper and refined undercut tone hole
design for extraordinary richness and
remarkably balanced response, arched windway to further facilitate
good response, and simulated ivory rings make this recorder stand out
in appearance. |
$530.00 |
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Handcrafted Wooden Alto Recorder, kingwood. This recorder features a unique bore taper and refined undercut tone hole design for extraordinary richness and remarkably balanced response, arched windway to further facilitate good response, and simulated ivory rings make this recorder stand out in appearance. |
$925.00
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Handcrafted
Wooden Alto Recorder, ebony. This
recorder features a unique bore taper and refined undercut tone hole
design for extraordinary richness and
remarkably balanced response, arched windway to further facilitate
good response, and simulated ivory rings make this recorder stand out
in appearance. |
$888.00 |
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Handcrafted
Wooden Alto Recorder, boxwood, A = 415.
This recorder features a unique bore taper and refined undercut
tone hole design for extraordinary richness and
remarkably balanced response, arched windway to further facilitate
good response, and simulated ivory rings make this recorder stand out
in appearance. |
$895.00 |
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Wooden Soprano Recorder, oiled maple, double holes, 3-pc |
$90.00 |
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YRA-44 |
Wooden Alto Recorder, oiled maple, double holes |
$125.00 |
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$652.00 |
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| YRB-44C | Wooden Bass Recorder, oiled maple, G/G# double holes; F/F# keys; bocal; thumbrest | $670.00 | ||
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Yamaha Plastic Recorders |
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All instruments include a soft case, joint creme and a swab stick |
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$12.95 |
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Plastic Rottenburg Style Soprano Recorders |
$14.95 |
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Same as YRS-302B, but simulated rosewood; wood-like textured surface |
$22.95 |
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Same as YRS-302B, but simulated ebony; wood-like textured surface |
$22.95 |
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$24.95 |
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Same as YRA-302B, but simulated rosewood; wood-like textured surface |
$34.95 |
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Same as YRA-302B, but simulated ebony; wood-like textured surface |
$34.95 |
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Plastic Rottenburg Style Tenor Recorder |
$55.95 |
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| YRT-304BKnHd | Conversion of normal tenor head joint to bent neck style (knick) | $52.50 | ||
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Same as YRT-304B, but bent neck (knick) (See pictures above) |
$108.45 |
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W3041761 |
Foot joint for old YRT-302B, w/double C/C# keys. Turns YRT-302B into YRT-304B Replacement C/C# keys for YRT-304-B |
$18.00 $12.00 |
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$228.00 |
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YRP-300B |
NSAT set (includes NSAT w/cases and canvas case to hold all 4 instruments) |
$170.00 |
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NSAT Cordura soft case--holds all 4 assembled instruments. Dimensions of slots are flexible but are made for: Sn: 10"; Sop: 12 3/4"; Alto: 18 5/8"; Tenor: 25 3/4" |
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$319.00 |
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YRNSATB302B+ |
NSATB set plus canvas case for NSAT |
$388.00 |
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Special limited supply of high-end colored sopranos, normally not available in US |
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| YRS-322BB | Same design as YRS-302B series above, but in translucent colors; blue | $13.95 | ||
| YRS-322BG | Same design as YRS-302B series above, but in translucent colors; green | $13.95 | ||
| YRS-322BP | Same design as YRS-302B series above, but in translucent colors; pink | $13.95 | ||
| YRS-24B | Plastic Soprano Recorders; Baroque and German Fingering |
$5.25 |
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| YRA-24B | Plastic Alto Recorder |
$16.95 |
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| YRS-20B | Translucent Soprano Recorders |
$5.25 |
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| YRF-21 | Plastic Fife, in C; German fingering |
$6.00 |
Plastic recorders seem indestructible, at least compared to wooden ones. However, they do require some simple care in use and handling to keep them in good playing condition.
First of all, in playing, they tend to clog more than wooden instruments. To lessen clogging, warm up the head joint to as close to body temperature as practical before playing. Warming can be accomplished by holding the head joint under your arm or in your hand, or by putting it in your pocket for a few minutes. This will minimize condensation of moisture from your warm breath onto the colder plastic surfaces.
Treatment of the windway with dilute detergent will also help to alleviate serious clogging problems. Some players are ‘wetter’ than others. For those who have especially bad clogging problems, avoiding eating or drinking right before playing can help reduce saliva production.
Second, use the protective plastic tenon (joint) caps that came with your instrument when storing plastic altos, tenors and basses away in their cases. This will prevent the greased joints from picking up grit that could abrade and eventually loosen the joints.
Third, storing the instrument in its case will prevent damage to the labium and keys, critical areas of the instrument.
Fourth, windways do get dirty, especially if you eat right before playing (not recommended; see above), without scrubbing your teeth. Plastic instruments can be cleaned using warm soapy water. Do not wash them in the dishwasher as the heat can warp the instrument.
These simple steps will ensure that your
instrument lasts many years without problems.
Ordering
Information
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Email, call or write me to order or discuss your needs. You can't order from my web site--I like to discuss your order with you first.
Many people have
told me how much they enjoy my bringing my ‘store’ of instruments to
workshops so that they can try many different ones over the course of a
few days. This makes their
decision-making process much easier.
Obviously, when
ordering by mail, I can’t send you my whole ‘store’ of instruments
to try, but I do try to come as close as is reasonably possible.
All instruments can be ordered on approval.
I am happy to send out two or more instruments for you to
compare. For instance, I
could send out two or three rosewood altos, or rosewood, pearwood,
grenadilla and boxwood
altos for you to sample. Then
you can play them (please, no more than 15 minutes per day, just as
if you were starting the breaking-in process), let your friends try or
listen to them, and let a teacher try them.
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I want you to be
satisfied with your instrument, and feel under no obligation to buy it
if you don’t like it. A
normal time for deciding is approximately one week.
I, of course, expect any returned instruments to be in like-new condition
(see below). Whether you decide
to buy an instrument or not, all I ask is that you pay for shipping costs
both ways.
Once you have decided on a purchase, I will bill you.
Email, call or write me to order or discuss your needs. You can't order from my web site--I like to discuss your order with you first.
I had an instrument returned that smelled of cigarette smoke. The customer did not smoke, but a visitor did. I haven't yet succeeded in removing the smell. I can't sell a smoky instrument, so I do not want to send instruments on approval to households where people are allowed to smoke. If a smoky-smelling (or mildew-smelling) instrument is returned to me, I will not accept it, and you will have bought it, since it is no longer in like-new condition. In my experience, hardly any recorder players smoke, so this should be a rare occurrence. So please, no smoke, mildew or lipstick, and brush your teeth before playing--all things you should do if the instrument were yours. I hope you understand this policy.
I don't give out customer contact information to other companies.
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CONTACT To order, email, phone or write me your request. 292 Gibraltar Dr., Ste. 108 Sunnyvale, CA 94089 (866) 511-2981 toll free (Pacific Time Zone) (408) 734-4920 local/foreign OPEN BY APPOINTMENT-Call |
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Yamaha instruments are warranted for one year from the date of purchase against defects in materials or workmanship. See below for contact information.
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