Yamaha YCL-450IIN Intermediate Clarinet
- Bb clarinet
- Grenadilla wood body, barrel and bell
- Nickel-plated nickel-silver keys, leather pads
- CL4C mouthpiece included
- Adjustable thumb rest and strap ring
- 2-year warranty
Updated 20 days ago · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A grenadilla wood step-up clarinet for students moving past a plastic beginner model. The listing names only the mouthpiece among accessories, so confirm the case, ligature and reeds.
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ASIN: B0F1ZHLS3RModel: YCL-450IINCategory: Clarinets
Overview
Not a plastic student horn, this Yamaha clarinet uses a grenadilla wood body, barrel and bell for a warmer voice. Nickel-plated keys close leather pads, and an adjustable thumb rest suits different hand sizes.
Wood construction and refined keywork give advancing players more tonal color and response to grow into. Grenadilla needs more care against cracking than plastic. Accessories beyond the mouthpiece are not detailed.
Who it's for
Advancing students in concert band, youth orchestra or private lessons get a wood clarinet built from a professional design. Beginners and outdoor marching players are better served by a durable plastic model.
Pros and cons
- Grenadilla wood body, barrel and bell
- Adjustable thumb rest
- Strap ring for neck strap use
- Case not listed in contents
- Wood needs care to avoid cracking
- Ligature and reeds not listed
Performance notes
Grenadilla's dense grain shapes a warmer, rounder tone, and leather pads seal tone holes for clean response. The thumb rest adjustment spreads the instrument's weight for comfort on long rehearsals.
Specifications
| Brand | Yamaha |
|---|---|
| Model | YCL-450IIN |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item weight | 5.6 lb |
| Item dimensions | 15.3 x 12.4 x 6.4 inches |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material Type | Grenadilla wood body, barrel and bell |
| Key material | Nickel-silver |
| Pad material | Leather |
| Included components | |
| Included Components | Yamaha CL4C mouthpiece, adjustable thumb rest and strap ring |
| Warranty & support | |
| Warranty Description | 2-year |
| Other details | |
| Instrument Key | B flat |
| Sound Profile | Rich and warm |
| Thumb rest | Adjustable, with strap ring |
| Key plating | Nickel-plated |
Frequently asked questions
Is the Yamaha YCL-450IIN made of wood?
Yes. The body, barrel and bell are grenadilla wood.
Is the Yamaha YCL-450IIN good for a beginner?
Yamaha positions it as a semi-professional clarinet for advancing players rather than first year beginners.
What key is the Yamaha YCL-450IIN in?
It is a B flat clarinet.