Detail 01
Bb clarinet fit
Sized to a standard Bb clarinet mouthpiece body. Larger and smaller clarinets have different mouthpiece diameters.
Product detailSKU #1274115034966
YamahaYAC1601 Bb Clarinet Ligature
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A Bb clarinet ligature from Yamaha's budget tier. For students replacing a lost or bent ligature, or keeping a spare in the case.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Students who lost or crushed the ligature that came with the horn
- Band directors stocking spares for a section
- Keeping a backup in the case for rehearsals
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players chasing a tone change from an upgraded ligature
- Bass, Eb, or alto clarinet — this is Bb only
- Anyone needing a mouthpiece; this holds the reed, nothing more
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Ligature, not a mouthpiece
This is the clamp that holds the reed against the mouthpiece table. You still need the mouthpiece and reeds.
Detail 03
Yamaha part number YAC1601
A fixed catalog part, so a replacement years from now is the same item rather than a guess.
Detail 04
Entry-level pricing
Costs less than a box of reeds. Replace it without hesitation if it gets bent or a screw strips.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Reeds and mouthpiece are not included
- 02Check your mouthpiece is a standard Bb size before ordering
- 03Bent ligatures never seat properly again — replace rather than straighten
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Will this fit my clarinet mouthpiece?
It fits standard Bb clarinet mouthpieces. Bass clarinet, Eb clarinet, and saxophone mouthpieces are different diameters and will not work.
02Does it come with a cap?
Only the ligature is listed. If you need a mouthpiece cap to protect the reed, buy it separately.
03Will this improve my tone?
Treat it as a functional replacement part. Reeds, mouthpiece, and embouchure drive tone far more than a ligature at this level.
04Which way does it go on?
Screws face the player's right, and the ligature sits below the reed's cut so it clamps the flat heel, not the vamp.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
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- Tier
- new
- Korena Special
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- Prop65
- WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including Nickel (Metallic), which is known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov
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