As most bassoonist know, the bocal affects the instrument’s tone and playability to an extraordinary extent. Until now, however, most bocals have been plagued by inconsistency - no two of the same model would sound or play quite the same. The "perfect" bocal has been an elusive goal for players and manufacturers alike. To discerning players everywhere the consistently high quality of Yamaha Super Bocals is a true breakthrough... which can significantly improve the tone and playability of just about any bassoon for any player.
- Material: Nickel-silver or brass
- Finish: Silver plate (standard), nickel plate or Hamilton plate (alloy of gold)
Configuration
- C Type
This configuration has a smooth, consistent feel from the lowest to highest tones for excellent playability. The C type bocal features extremely accurate intonation with rich tonal character. This is the 'standard' Super Bocal model, and is an ideal choice for all-around playing.
- E Type
The E type bocal combines comfortable breath resistance with a beautiful round tone which is constant troughout the instrument´s range. Pianissimo low-notes are especially easy to play with this bocal. An excellent match for the symphony orchestra, chamber orchestra, or other ensemble.
- P Type
Outstanding high-range playability and tone make this bocal ideal for the soloist or first-chair orchestra player. In addition to high register security, the P-type bocal also offers a strong midrange with well-balanced low tones.
- V Type
The V type bocal combines many of the best properties of the C, E and P types. It features easy playability, outstanding expressive capability, and exceptionally well-defined tonal core. Excellent clarity for both classical and modern compositions.