I am looking at buying this clarinet: http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=49659936 any way The person that is selling it doesn't know how old it is they onky know the serial number: 040227 can someone at least estimate the age of this YAMAHA YCL-24 it has a picture if anyone can estimate the age from the case! please i need a reply urgently.

I have a message in to Yahama of America regarding this, and should have an answer soon.

This just in -

Thank you for the email! Unfortunately our database only extends back about 15 years so I am unable to tell you the exact year of manufacture for the YCL-24. With an educated guess I can say that it was most likely manufactured in 1975 or 1976. Here is some more general information about the YCL-24:

Model: YCL-24N
Years: 1972-1978
Key: Bb
Body Material: ABS Resin
Key Plating: Nickel
Bore: 14.70mm
Current Model: YCL-20

Thanks.

Brian

Brian Petterson
Wind Instrument Marketing
Band and Orchestra Division
Yamaha Corporation of America
6600 Orangethorpe Ave.
Buena Park, CA 90620
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Man, I LOVE the internet and e-mail. Eighteen hours between urgent question and answer. Thanks to Brian of Yamaha for his speedy reply.

BOL, at that price, the horn seems to be a very good buy. Yamaha makes excellent products. Enjoy the horn.