Description

YCL-450 Series Intermediate Clarinet  YCL-450N – Nickel Keys

The YCL-450 Series clarinet was carefully designed for the passionate beginner player looking to continue for many years ahead. These all-Grenadilla instruments were designed with expertise acquired through years of crafting professional level instruments.

Intermediate clarinet perfection

Perfect for the advancing student, the Yamaha YCL-450 Bb Intermediate clarinet incorporates some of the most distinctive qualities of Yamaha’s professional and custom clarinets but at a student-friendly price. The body of the Yamaha YCL-450 is made from select grenadilla wood and produces a warm and rich sound. The key work on this step-up clarinet is very solid and comes in silver or nickel plating. Complete with case, Yamaha 4C Bb clarinet mouthpiece and Yamaha care products.

Outstanding choice to begin working on expression and nuance

With a natural application of breath this model can produce clear, authentic clarinet tone. A fine blend of easy playability and excellent pitch makes the YCL-450 an outstanding choice to begin working on expression and nuance, which can significantly shorten the path to proficiency.

Know-how acquired through the production of custom models

Barrel’s outer diameter: A shape that promotes efficient breath flow through the instrument. The barrel gets slightly smaller toward the mouthpiece for easy blowing and flexible response to expressive nuances. Slightly larger at the lower end.

Bell: The interior features an original Yamaha shape that results in improved B pitch.

Can be played naturally even by small children

The adjustable thumb rest can be set to a height that is most comfortable for individual players, reducing thumb discomfort and fatigue.

It can be set to make fingering comfortable for players with small hands and can be readjusted as necessary as the player grows and becomes more proficient. The thumb rest also includes a ring that can provide a convenient location for strap attachment when needed.

Features:

• Key of Bb
• 65mm barrel
• Grenadilla body, barrel, and bell
• nickel-silver and bell ring
• Hard rubber mouthpiece

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