Yamaha Custom bassoons can be heard in some of the world's greatest orchestras, and are considered the finest currently being produced.

They deliver a full rich sound which allows control of the most subtle tone shadings in delicate passages, while letting you open the sound up beyond traditional limits. With redesigned tonehole shapes and positions, and ergonomic finger-friendly key shapes, Yamaha Custom bassoons have extremely accurate intonation and a comfortable playability.

The YFG821E was designed for players who prefer a great deal of tonal flexibility. It is perfect for soloists and others who desire maximum capability to change their sound qualities.

Specifications:
Long-seasoned maple body: Full, rich tone quality
Key construction: Heckel system Silver-plated, nickel-silver 'ergonomically designed' keys. Offer durable, comfortable key mechanism with a light touch.
Special features: F/G (high E key), E/F# trill keys, high C and high D keys, six rollers, two bocals included as standard

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