YCL-450II New

YCL-450II Bb Clarinets New

Key: Bb, Key Material: Silver-plated nickel silver

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Excellent choice to begin working on expression and nuance

After extensive research and testing with educators and players, the new YCL-450 second generation intermediate clarinets bring improved sound, response and added durability, offering an excellent choice for players to begin working on expression and nuance.

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Design informed by professional and custom models

The addition of leather pads, vertically integrated from professional and custom Yamaha models, provides a more consistent seal of the tone holes. The improved seal of the leather pads facilitates a wider dynamic range with more power and nuance at both the loud and soft volumes. The leather pads also offer excellent durability and help decrease pad noise.

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Optimized bell and bore taper

To balance the change in pads, the bell and bore taper have been optimized for greater clarity and resonance on lower notes, to maintain an even tone and stable intonation across registers.

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Ergonomic design for player comfort

Built to accommodate all hand sizes, the adjustable thumb rest can be set to a height that is most comfortable for individual players, reducing thumb discomfort and fatigue.

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