Yamaha YRS-401 / Plant-based Plastic Recorder Ecodear

Materials that are gentle on the environment Bodies made of plant-based "Ecodear" plastic: the world's first application of environmentally friendly plant based materials in a musical instrument. Improved instrument performance The change in material has resulted in a mellow, centered tone that is similar to that of wood recorders, plus improved breath response and high-register control. Newly adopted plant-like colors Bright colors chosen to elicit the image of plants such as corn and others have been used in the recorders and cases for the first time. Arched windway It has a slight resistance when you play for better breath control which gives greater tonal expressivity and projection. Case Natural-fiber cloth cases do not contain or produce any hazardous substances when disposed of or burned.