Yamaha YRGB61 Great Bass - Maple (Baroque)

A Yamaha Great Bass at the Service of Ensemble Playing

With the YRGB-61, Yamaha offers a great bass recorder designed to play an essential role in recorder ensembles: providing a stable, round, and well-projected sonic foundation. The choice of natural wood follows a tradition sought after by many musicians for its ability to deliver a more organic, deep, and nuanced sound, while maintaining the manufacturing consistency that Yamaha is known for.

For Whom and in Which Styles?

This great bass recorder is mainly aimed at intermediate to advanced players, as well as ensembles (music schools, conservatories, recorder orchestras) looking for a reliable instrument for the low register. It is particularly well-suited to the Baroque repertoire and early music thanks to its Baroque fingering, but also fits very well with modern arrangements, chamber music, and educational projects where the bass line needs to remain clear and stable.

Sound and Design

The maple body promotes a soft and balanced sound, with a generous low register and enough presence to support the ensemble without overpowering other voices. The arched windway contributes to more reliable sound production, while the design aims for a quick response and good register homogeneity. On an instrument of this size, the double holes improve note accuracy and facilitate certain transitions, and the key system (C/C#, D/D#) helps to gain fluidity and precision in accidentals.

Recommended Compatible Accessories

Delivered with a cleaning rod and grease, the YRGB-61 is ready for regular maintenance. To preserve the wood's stability and consistent response, cleaning after playing (using the cleaning rod) and maintaining the joints with the supplied grease are particularly useful for daily care.

Technical specifications

Level	Semi-professional	Color	Brown
System	Baroque	Finishing	Natural
Materials	Maple

Type	great bass recorder	Material	maple (soft, pure tone)
Fingering	baroque	Holes	double
Windway	curved	Keywork	double C/C sharp, D/D sharp keys
Number of sections	4	Accessories included	case, cleaning rod, fingering chart, grease, 2 spikes