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

These recorders have a professional sound and are as durable as they come. Can't go wrong with Yamaha.

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.

Decent sound. Smaller than my other wooden recorder, but as a beginner, this is better for my smaller hands.

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.

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.

I really like this recorder and for the price, I felt it was a good buy:)…

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

a delight to play. precise in your hand, it -looks- for your notes... some altissimo notes come out almost on their own---- it feels great and lightweight in your fingers. This, compared to my wood soprano hohner (which I like... ok).. But, it is like the difference between driving a BMW and an AUDI quattro. BMW has good body and force (maybe even a better "resonance"). But when you need to actually drive?........ no contest