Yamaha YPC-82 Custom Wood Piccolo Overview

The Yamaha YPC-82 Custom Wood Piccolo is a professional C piccolo with a grenadilla wood body and a sterling silver headjoint, designed for players who need secure intonation, fast response, and a focused projecting sound. As one of Yamaha’s Custom Series piccolo models, the YPC-82 combines the warmth and tonal depth of wood construction with the clarity and stability of a silver headjoint. This instrument is well suited for orchestral, wind ensemble, chamber, and solo piccolo playing where pitch reliability and carrying power are essential.

Yamaha YPC-82 Custom Wood Piccolo Specifications

• Instrument Type: Professional wood piccolo
• Key: C
• Body Material: Grenadilla wood
• Headjoint Material: Sterling silver
• Mechanism: Silver-plated keywork
• Bore: Conical piccolo bore
• Finish: Grenadilla wood body with sterling silver headjoint and silver-plated mechanism
• Case: Yamaha piccolo case
• Accessories: Cleaning rod and cloth, cork grease

Condition & Setup

This Yamaha YPC-82 is in gently used condition with and shows no visible signs of play. It has been professionally serviced, set up, and play-tested by our woodwind specialists to confirm proper mechanical function, pad response, and playing condition.

Who the YPC-82 Custom Wood Piccolo is For

The Yamaha YPC-82 Custom Wood Piccolo is a professional-level C piccolo for advanced students, collegiate players, orchestral musicians, and professional woodwind doublers who need dependable intonation and a projecting piccolo voice. Its grenadilla body supports a centered wood sound, while the sterling silver headjoint adds clarity, response, and projection.

This model is especially appropriate for repertoire where the piccolo must speak clearly above the ensemble, including orchestral excerpts, wind ensemble literature, and exposed piccolo solos. Within Yamaha’s piccolo lineup, the YPC-82 is distinguished by its Custom Series build, all-wood body construction, and sterling silver headjoint configuration.

Common Questions about the Yamaha YPC-82

Is the Yamaha YPC-82 a professional piccolo?

Yes. The Yamaha YPC-82 is a professional Custom Series piccolo built with a grenadilla wood body, sterling silver headjoint, and silver-plated mechanism for serious ensemble and solo performance.

What is the tonal character of the Yamaha YPC-82?

The YPC-82 has a focused, brilliant piccolo sound with strong projection. The wood body provides tonal depth and stability, while the sterling silver headjoint contributes clarity and immediate response.

Is this Yamaha YPC-82 suitable for orchestral and wind ensemble use?

Yes. The YPC-82 is well suited for orchestral and wind ensemble playing because it offers secure intonation, clear articulation, and the projection needed for exposed piccolo passages.

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