Yamaha YRS-314B Soprano Recorder simulated Ebony finish Baroque fingering key of C

I am a music teacher, and I wanted an instrument that sounded good that I could play all day. This instrument is it! The sound quality is great. It sounds just as nice as a wood instrument. It is also very durable and lasts through three to four hours worth of daily playing. Read more

I had the alto in rosewood finish. I ordered this one, too. I don't know how, but this one sounds better than the rosewood finish. It is the same model. It is just a different finish, so I don't believe the finish makes a difference. The one with the rosewood finish is a few years older so maybe they have made improvements. This one has a clean, pure sound to it. I liked it so much I ordered a soprano which I usually avoid due to the high pitch. It has a nice, clean sound, too. I would definitely recommend this recorder. Read more

I wasn't sure what to expect when I ordered my Yamaha YRS-314B soprano recorder. My prior experience with "plastic" recorders and flutes had not been a positive one. I'll also admit to a bit of snobbery as well. Having played handmade recorders from different types of wood (pear, walnut, oak) I was coming from the school of "it can't be any good unless it's a piece of art". Boy was I wrong and happily so. My Yamaha has a great sound and tone. It's easier to maintain and clean than my "artwork" versions and is consistent during play. Don't let the price and "plastic" frighten you. This is a great instrument to learn to play. I've played it at church in a recorders group and it sounds as good as, or better than, its wooden counterparts. Very reasonably priced and it came with a cleaning kit. All around great. Read more

This recorder is very nice. I didn’t give it 5 stars because I expected slightly higher quality for the price. Read more

Great fun for all ages. Better quality than expected. Read more

Bought for son that’s music major in college. Read more

Great recorder with crisp reedy sound and impeccable intonation. Not a fan of the ebony woodgrain pattern that is a bit exaggerated with big long zebra-style stripes , that make the look very artificial. Read more

I've been playing with a cheap Yamaha recorder for a while because I didn't really think the instrument made much difference; I thought the quality of the sound only had to do with the skill of the musician. When my husband and I ordered these, I decided to play his for a while because I just knew I'd want to return mine and save the money. After playing his for 5 minutes I knew these were keepers! These have a nice mellow sound, and unlike wooden recorders, you don't have to break them in gradually. I love the sound. It is taking me a little adjusting to the English fingering, but no big deal, it'll come. The recorder came with a zippered sturdy cloth carrying case, not draw string like the less expensive recorders. Well worth the price! Read more