Yamaha YCL-450NII Intermediate Bb Clarinet - 2nd Generation

Experience the Yamaha YCL-450NII, a second-generation intermediate clarinet expertly designed for advancing musicians. At Irvine Art and Music, we proudly offer this exceptional clarinet, equipped with enhanced features for superior sound, response, and durability. With input from professional players and educators, Yamaha has refined the YCL-450NII with a focus on playability and tonal excellence. This model features high-quality leather pads, which create a consistent seal, offering a wider dynamic range and an enriched tone across all registers.

Refined for Enhanced Sound and Durability Crafted from premium grenadilla wood, the Yamaha YCL-450NII clarinet delivers a rich, warm tone reminiscent of Yamaha’s professional models. The new 2nd Generation series incorporates durable leather pads that significantly enhance sound quality and response. The redesigned bore taper and bell offer greater resonance, especially on lower tones, making it easier to achieve clear, powerful notes across the entire range. This model also boasts nickel-plated keys, ensuring lasting durability and smooth action for even the most intricate passages.

Professional Touches in an Intermediate Clarinet With professional-grade features like blue steel needle springs for smooth playability and swift key action, the YCL-450NII feels and performs like a top-tier instrument. Its 65mm barrel is specially designed to enhance tonal focus, and the bell shape takes inspiration from Yamaha’s renowned Custom V series clarinets. This clarinet also includes Yamaha’s 4C mouthpiece, ideal for developing players, and comes with a protective semi-hard CLC-180 case.

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Key Features of the Yamaha YCL-450NII:

• Bb clarinet with 17-key, 6-ring Boehm system
• Grenadilla wood body, barrel, and bell for rich, warm tones
• 65mm barrel for enhanced tonal clarity and focus
• Durable, responsive nickel-plated keys with smooth action
• Straight tone holes with a tapered undercut for precise intonation
• Comfortable adjustable thumb rest with strap ring
• Yamaha 4C mouthpiece included, ideal for growing players
• Protective CLC-180 semi-hard case for safe transport

Tech Specs

• Type: Soprano
• Key: Bb
• Level: Intermediate
• Body Material: Grenadilla
• Key Finish: NIckel-plated Nickel Silver
• Barrel Length: 65mm
• Barrel Material: Grenadilla
• Tone Holes: Straight, Tapered Undercut
• Pads: Leather
• Thumb Rest: Adjustable with Strap Rngi
• Key System: Boehm: 17 keys, 6 rings
• Mouthpiece: Yamaha 4C
• Case/Gig Bag: Included
• Manufacturer Part Number: YCL-450IINY