Yamaha YCL450S step-up Bb clarinet outfit

Yamaha YCL450S step-up Bb clarinet outfit

The Yamaha YCL450S is a popular upgrade from the student YCL255S. The most obvious difference between the two is that the body of the YCL450 is produced entirely from solid grenadilla wood which produces a wonderful, resonant sound quality - it is the sort of sound you can only really get from a wooden instrument and as the first model in the Yamaha line-up to be made in this way it is a well regarded upgrade instrument.

High quality construction

The instrument benefits from silver plated key-work. This makes it less slippery than the nickel used on cheaper instruments. It also makes them hard-wearing and less prone to bends. The 450S was conceived as an instrument suitable for a learner, but one that they would continue playing further into their musical journey.

Encouraging and smooth to play for learners

The 17 silver-plated keys are supported by blue steel springs, which provide a lighter touch and which produce a smooth, quick action. The clarinet also has straight tone holes with a tapered undercut which provides less resistance and helps with tone quality and intonation. In other words, it helps to produce a clear and stable sound as well as reducing squeaking. Finally, it has a wonderfully light yet solid action which incorporate Pisoni pads. Made of white leather, these allow for security when it comes to air flow. The YCL450S is designed for any improving student, or someone who has outgrown that first clarinet and is working their way through the grades.

What's in the outfit?

• Standard 4C mouthpiece with cap
• Silver-plated ligature
• Bag style case with shoulder straps and storage pocket
• Cork grease and polishing cloth

Our Yamaha clarinet range

• Yamaha YCL255S student Bb clarinet outfit
• Yamaha YCL450S step-up Bb clarinet outfit
• Yamaha YCL650 intermediate Bb clarinet outfit
• Yamaha YCLCX Custom series semi-professional Bb clarinet outfit
• Yamaha YCLCXA Custom series semi-professional A clarinet outfit
• Yamaha YCLCSGIII Custom series semi-professional Bb clarinet outfit
• Yamaha YCLCSGAIII Custom series semi-professional A clarinet outfit
• Yamaha YCL221II student Bb bass clarinet outfit

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