Yamaha Bb Clarinet YCL-450

Designed for the advancing clarinetist, the Yamaha YCL-450 is considered to be one of the finest intermediate level instruments available.  Sharing features with Yamaha’s professional and/or custom clarinets, the YCL-450 will give a musician the look and feel of a far more expensive instrument.  A few features include an updated bell design for improved intonation, a new barrel design to aid in pitch control, and a body, bell and barrel made entirely of Grenadilla wood.

As with all new Yamaha Band Instruments, this product includes Yamaha’s unbeatable 5 Year Factory Warranty.

Features:
New 65mm barrel
The YCL-450 intermediate model clarinet incorporates some of the distinct qualities of Yamaha's professional and custom clarinets. One of these features is a 65mm barrel design that produces a focused tone and quick response. Players looking to "step-up" their performance will do just that with this instrument.
New bell design
Nothing can be more frustrating than a soft sounding, out of tune instrument. A new resonance chamber in the bell of the YCL-450 aids in projection and improves intonation in lower notes, allowing for consistency and confidence.
"Blue" steel spring material
Intermediate instruments need to feel different than student model instruments. Part of making the YCL-450 "feel" better is the upgrade in spring material. Blue steel springs give the keys a lighter touch and feel while producing a smooth, quick action.
Sculptured, silver-plated keys
The silver-plated keys provide not only an enhanced appearance, but also a wonderful feel for the players. In order to make the keys to the appropriate strength level, a technique called power forging is used. The results of this hi-tech process are keys that are exceptionally durable and contoured to the best possible ergonomic shape.
Straight tone holes with tapered undercut
Yamaha intermediate model instruments set themselves aside with their use of professional materials and features. Straight tone holes with tapered undercuts provide outstanding intonation and response making the YCL-450 play like a pro model instrument.

Specifications:

Level: Intermediate
Key: Bb
Fingering: Boehm
Key System: 17 keys, 6 rings
Barrel: Length 65mm
Body:  Grenadilla wood
Barrel: Grenadilla wood
Bell Material: Grenadilla wood
Key Material: Nickel silver
Plating: Silver
Bore: Machined
Tone Holes: Straight inset type with tapered undercut
Thumb Rest: Fixed
Mouthpiece: Yamaha 4C
Mouthpiece Cap: Silver
Ligature: Silver-plated
Spring Type: Blue steel needle
Pad Type: Lucien deluxe double skin
Posts: Threaded

Included Accessories:
YAC CLC-52: Cordura-covered hard case with shoulder strap
YAC 1270: 4C plastic mouthpiece
YAC 1600: Silver-plated ligature
YAC 1639: Silver-plated mouthpiece cap
YAC 1010P: Cork grease; square box
YAC 1050P: Linen swab for wood clarinets