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Yamaha YRA-402B Alto Recorder Eco

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Yamaha YRA-402B Alto Recorder Eco
103 AED 26,47 €
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Second order of this recorder the best plastic recorder I own but I didn't at all like the first version I received
Anonymous 03.07.2016
I was impressed with the soprano version of this recorder and ordered this alto model. The first I ordered was flat and the sound wasn't very focused requiring large breath pressure to play at 440. It was loud (organ-like), indelicate and slow to articulation, requiring large breath speeds for the highest notes- I really didn't like the sound much, particularly when playing it up to pitch. The second instrument I ordered a month later was very different, without the problems I had before and I really like the warmth and fullness of it's sound, it is sharper in pitch under the same breath pressure and has a more focused sound. Both instruments weigh the same 212g and they look identical, so it is very peculiar for the variation in performance. The only thing I have noticed is the actual part numbers on the back of the top, middle, and bottom sections are different, and perhaps the instrument has been improved in newer stock.
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Excellent Alto!
Anonymous 17.06.2016
I am very happy with the Yamaha YRA-402 Alto / Treble recorder from Thomann.

PROs: (1) It has nice clear bright sound. (2) Very easy to attain high notes (3) It has a curved wind-way which means less clogging (4) cheaper than other 'top end' plastic recorders (5) It is very easy to clean (6) The joints fit well.

In comparison to other recorders I own, this Alto recorder sounds exactly like my £700 Alto in Palisander wood, which is excellent value for money.

CONs: The only downside to this recorder is the mellow yellow appearance. If it had an imitation dark rosewood appearance it would be great.
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Good in concert
blokfluit 05.08.2017
The recorder is not exactly what one would ecpect to use in contemporary jazz/pop situations, however, this recorder has not failed me in live contextes. Here Yamaha has provided a recorder that respects a sound quality worthy of being listened to, and which is applicable to many diverse situations.

It is used at home and on tour, and so far no complaints. a quality recorder... however i wish that this series would expand to the sopranino and tenor, I do not know who to contact to make this happen.

The style is more akin to a recorder made of lighter wood and ivory gothic recorder players beware !
But fo me to have a choice that is light in color but heavy in sound gives me hope for all future concerts.

I hope to meet with the factory and discuss the potential of this agreeable instrument.

Good for folks that are into alto, on a budget
or on tour in a multi-intstrumental configuration
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Etonnant !
Joëlle L 22.05.2019
Chouette flûte pour débutant ! Le son est joli et fin (pas aussi puissant qu'une flûte en bois, mais c'est normal), juste et la flûte se tient aisément en main. Je la conseille maintenant à mes élèves débutant ou comme seconde flûte d'entraînement à mes élèves avancés. A quand une ténor dans ce matériau ?
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very good
Yuanshi Li 13.08.2020
after trying many plastic recorders, this one is mine favourite .
it's very same to the 300 series , but has a more sweet and mellow sound , also every note speaks so clearly.
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Not as good as the regular plastic recorders
mood747 23.06.2020
I loved the idea of ecodear, an environment friendly material. I have also the regular plastic recorders by Yamaha and this one for some reason has a very narrow wind canal, so it cloggs up sooner than all the other models. Also the low notes do not respond as well as the other Yamahas. Also, it catches dust (from static?), more so than the other models. So I am going to return it.
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Beginner friendly
Anonymous 11.10.2023
I bought this so I could learn to play the instrument and so far it has a good sound is light enough as not to tire to easily and very manageable in upkeep.
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A cheap plastic recorder
Instant Crush 05.04.2021
Using it for practice, wanted to actually record small parts, but its not good enough. My mistake.

CONS: -THE BAG
It comes in a poison-green plastic bag >.< which looks awful, and is rather small, meaning you have to disassemble the instrument if you want to transport it in the bag. Every time. Maybe provide a simple long bag instead?
-Plastic recorder sound quality
Plastic itself is of a good quality, instrument works good, fingering is ok. BUT it is very hard to produce quality tones. You need to give your best, so maximum concentration to make the tones sound actually good. Not only that, but you must stay focused not to breakthrough to high pitch. That isn't the case with some high quality wooden recorders for example.

PROS: -it's ok for practice
-price/quality is not terrible, just its better to save more money for the real deal, and skip this completely.

I wouldn't recommend this for a complete beginner as it's not forgiving, and a beginner would have to deal not only with technique and normal practice but also bother with pitches and unwanted sounds. If you played before, maybe. Sound could be good if you really know your stuff and want to put effort in.

Thomann service was good.
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Superb Recorder
Recorder player 543 07.07.2020
Probably in the top 2 for plastic alto recorders. Clear sound, good projection, lovely tone.
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best alto
randolfo 23.11.2020
it's plastic, but it sounds better than plastic. I really like this line of yamaha recorders. The finish looks professional.
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Yamaha YRA-402B Alto Recorder Eco