Experience the beauty of natural wood. Made from the highest quality maple the YRB61 bass recorder offers a soft and pure sound. Maple is much lighter than more common woods which provides a tone that blends well with other instruments. Handmade by Yamahas artisans the bass recorder is crafted to the highest standard. By only using specially seasoned wood the YRB61 ensures a traditional sound that will satisfy even the most demanding soloists. To further aid your tone the YRB61 features an arched windway. Ideal if you want to take control of your recorder the arched windway offers more resistance which is essential to play in a more virtuosic style. Included with the YRB61 is a hard case neck fingering chart cleaning rod and cork grease so you can get started straight away. The Distinctive Tone of Wood Made from the highest quality maple the YRB61 bass recorder is ideal for professionals and soloists. Before being carved the wood is seasoned and matured to ensure you produce a tone with great depth. Only then is it meticulously hand carved by Yamaha artisans in Japan. Characterised by its pure sound maple is perfect for blending in with the ensemble. As expected from Yamaha the YRB61 features excellent intonation offering a suitable amount of air resistance for easy control. About Yamaha Yamaha are universally acknowledged as a leader in the musical world. They are known for their attention to detail and precision which has earned the respect of students as well as professional musicians from around the world. Yamahas combination of craftsmanship and leading technology are transferred into the production of every instrument. Specifcations Key: F System: Baroque Windway: Arch Toneholes: Double Body Sections: 4 Material: Maple Gravity After Drying: Approx. 0.6 Included Accessories: Hard Case Mouthpipe Neck Strap Fingering Chart Cork Grease and Cleaning Rod