Yamaha YPC-92 Custom Piccolo

Name: Yamaha YPC-92 Custom Piccolo
Brand: Yamaha
Price: 10180 EUR
Availability: BackOrder

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10.180,00 €Price Includes
VAT @ 21%

Estimated delivery: 4th - 5th August

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5-year warranty & 30-day money-back guarantee included

You can purchase from Gear4music with complete confidence and peace of mind. This product is new unless stated and comes with a 30-day money-back guarantee and a 5-year warranty as standard.

Once the product is delivered, you'll have 30 days to decide that you definitely want to keep it. If you decide it's not suitable, you can return it to us for an exchange or a refund, providing the product is in 'as new' condition and in its original packaging.

We do everything we can to make sure the right item reaches you in perfect condition. If your order arrives damaged, or is incorrect, let us know within 14 days of receiving it and we'll arrange for a free collection.

If your goods develop a fault within the warranty period, we'll quickly repair or replace the item for you. If the fault occurs within the first 180 days of your ownership, we'll collect the goods and deliver them back to you free of charge.

We're unable to accept returns of any custom-made items designed to work together as a unique package. Some items are only eligible for the money-back guarantee if they are returned to us unused and sealed in the original packaging.

For full information on our returns policy, please refer to our returns and refunds information page.

If you decide your order isn't suitable for any reason you can return it - just let us know within 30 days of receiving it. Please keep hold of all the original packaging until you're sure you want to keep the order.

Eligibility for Money Back Guarantee

For hygiene and software licensing reasons, some items are only eligible for our Money Back Guarantee if they are returned to us unused and sealed in the original packaging with all software still "unregistered."

Details of exclusions are shown within the product descriptions.

Products include:
- Monitors and Headphones
- Earplugs and Ear Protection
- Reeds and mouthpieces for woodwind and brass instruments
- Mouth and Lip-Care Products
- CDs, DVDs and Software

We can collect your return for a small fee, or you can send it back to us yourself. The collection fee can be found in the returns information on each product's page on Gear4music.

In the unlikely event that any item in this order is faulty, damaged or incorrect on receipt, notify us within 14 days and we'll arrange a free collection.

When returning an order please ensure products are appropriately packaged and protected, to prevent them from getting damaged.

Summary of returns policies and timescales

This table provides an overview of your statutory consumer rights, compared with our standard returns policy and optional extended money back guarantee and warranty.

UK & Europe	EU Standard	Gear4music Standard	Gear4music Optional
Return Period	14 days	30 days	up to 180 days
Standard delivery charges refunded?	Yes	Yes	Yes, up to 30 days
Upgraded delivery charges refunded?	Standard costs only	Standard costs only	Standard costs only
Free collection on cancellation	No	No	Yes, up to 30 days
Free collection if defective, delivered damaged or incorrect item	Yes, within 14 days	Yes, within 14 days	Yes, within 30 days

We are unable to accept returns of any custom made items designed to work together as a unique package and some items are only eligible for money back guarantee if they are returned to us unused and sealed in the original packaging. For full information on our returns policy, please refer to our returns and refunds information guide.

Add a 10 year warranty: 611,00 € Includes 60 day money back guarantee

Key Features

Sterling silver headjoint delivers rich tone
Grenadilla body provides warm tone and balanced response
Split E mechanism offers clearer, more stable high E
Undercut tone holes improve airflow and intonation accuracy
White gold springs provide smooth, reliable key action

Yamaha YPC-92 Custom Piccolo Overview

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The Yamaha YPC-92 Custom Piccolo is designed for professional orchestral and ensemble players seeking refined tone and precise control. Handmade in Japan by Yamaha’s specialist artisans, it combines a sterling silver headjoint with a carefully seasoned grenadilla wood body for a balanced sound with warmth, clarity, and projection. The silver headjoint helps deliver a focused, powerful tone, while the wooden body adds depth and a more natural character to your playing.

Undercut tone holes improve airflow through the instrument, helping with intonation and response across the range. The split E mechanism also makes high E notes clearer and easier to control, particularly during demanding passages. White gold springs and ribbed key post construction provide reliable, accurate key action, while traditional double bladder pads support long-term durability and dependable seating.

Product Ref: 378037

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Built for professional performance

The YPC-92 is part of Yamaha’s handmade custom piccolo range, developed alongside leading professional musicians for orchestral and ensemble performance. Every instrument is crafted in Japan using select grenadilla wood that has been carefully seasoned for stability and tonal consistency. This construction gives you a warm, focused sound with strong projection that blends well in orchestral settings while still offering enough presence for exposed passages. Combined with a sterling silver headjoint, the piccolo delivers added clarity and tonal depth, helping you maintain control and expression during demanding performances.

Clearer response in the upper register

Piccolo players know that upper-register notes can sometimes feel unstable or resistant. Yamaha addresses this with a split E mechanism that improves the response and clarity of high E notes, making tricky passages more secure and controlled. Undercut tone holes also help create smoother airflow throughout the instrument, improving both intonation and overall response. Together, these features help the YPC-92 feel consistent across the full range, whether you're performing delicate orchestral lines or brighter, more projecting ensemble parts.

Premium materials for a balanced tone

The combination of grenadilla wood and sterling silver gives the YPC-92 its distinctive tonal character. The grenadilla body adds warmth, richness, and natural resonance, while the sterling silver headjoint and lip plate provide extra projection and tonal focus. This balance makes the instrument well suited to professional settings where both blend and clarity matter. Ribbed key post construction also strengthens the body and supports accurate key alignment, helping maintain dependable playability over years of regular performance and rehearsals.

Reliable action for demanding playing

The YPC-92 is designed to stay responsive through intensive practice, rehearsals, and live performance. White gold springs provide smooth, precise key action with a fast feel under the fingers, helping you play technical passages with confidence. Traditional double bladder pads are chosen for their durability and reliable seating, reducing the likelihood of leaks over time. And with a supplied case included, transporting the instrument safely between rehearsals, concerts, and teaching sessions is simple and secure.

Yamaha 5 Year Extended Warranty

As a premium brand, Yamaha are proud to offer a free five-year extended warranty when the purchase of your instrument is registered within six months of purchase. Please visit the Yamaha website for the full terms and conditions and to register your warranty.

3 Months Free Tomplay Premium Subscription

When you register your instrument you can get a three-month premium subscription to Tomplay where you can access over 40,000 scores with backing tracks. You are able to filter by musical style, composer, difficulty and accompaniment type and interact with the scores. The pieces are all recorded by professional musicians and you can control the tempo and even record yourself playing. If you wish, you can also print and annotate your score and create loops to focus on those more difficult passages. For more information, please see the Yamaha/Tomplay website.