Yamaha wooden clarinet, Japanese made, model in the 34’s due to it being wood, unknown model number. Possibly grenadilla wood. Completely redone, repadded, etc, put in new case, Great, like new condition. Minimum 20 years old.
Unknown. Received when I was 11, 20 years ago. It was fixed up this year by a music store, to be playable. Can’t find model number to sell it
Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry. Based on the photographs and description provided, the subject of this appraisal is an Intermediate level Yamaha YCL-34 Bb Standard Wood Clarinet circa 1980s. According to the current owner, the piece was acquired in approximately 2000.
The condition of the piece is excellent, with recent service including repadding, oiling, and cleaning. The piece's Protec MAX case is non-original.
Based on recent recorded sales of Yamaha YCL-34 clarinets in excellent used condition at online resellers, a Fair Market Value (pre-auction estimate) of this piece with its case would be estimated at $450 to $550.