Yamaha Model YCL-450IINM Duet+ Intermediate Bb Clarinet SN 327305 EXCELLENT

Yamaha YCL-450IINM Duet+ Bb Clarinet Overview

The Yamaha YCL-450IINM Duet+ Intermediate Bb Clarinet is an intermediate-level Bb clarinet that brings several design concepts from Yamaha’s professional and Custom lines into a durable, student-accessible platform. Built with a grenadilla body, barrel, and bell, it uses a V-Series-inspired vertically integrated bell and barrel design, undercut tone holes for accurate intonation and response, and durable power-forged keywork with blue-steel springs. The Duet+ concept includes an upper joint with an injection-molded inner bore designed to improve stability and consistency while maintaining the feel of a wood clarinet.

Yamaha YCL-450IINM Duet+ Bb Clarinet Specifications

• Instrument type: Bb clarinet
• Series: Intermediate (Duet+)
• Key: Bb
• Barrel length: 65 mm
• Body material: Grenadilla (body, barrel, and bell)
• Upper joint: Injection-molded inner bore
• Tone holes: Undercut
• Keywork: Nickel-plated keys; power-forged key construction; blue-steel springs; bridge-key anti-jam design; adjustable thumb rest with neck strap ring
• Case: Original Yamaha case
• Accessories: None included

Condition & Setup

Lightly used, in excellent condition. This clarinet has seen minimal use and has been professionally serviced in our shop, set up, and play-tested to confirm proper regulation, sealing, and response.

Who the YCL-450IINM Duet+ Intermediate Bb Clarinet Is For

The Yamaha YCL-450IIN Duet+ is an intermediate Bb clarinet designed for advancing students who want a wood-bodied instrument with stable response and dependable keywork. It is well suited for concert band, youth orchestra, pit work, and private study where consistent intonation and even scale are priorities.

Within Yamaha’s lineup, the YCL-450IIN stands out by combining grenadilla construction with a Duet+ upper joint (injection-molded inner bore) and V-Series-influenced bell and barrel integration, giving developing players a more refined feel and tuning behavior than typical entry-level instruments while keeping durability features that hold up to daily use.

Common Questions About The Yamaha YCL-450IINM

Is the Yamaha YCL-450IINM appropriate for a serious advancing student?

Yes. The YCL-450IINM is Yamaha’s intermediate Bb clarinet and is specifically built for advancing players who need more consistent intonation, improved response, and more durable keywork than a standard student model.

What does Duet+ mean on the YCL-450IINM?

Duet+ refers to the upper joint design that uses an injection-molded inner bore. This is intended to improve stability and consistency while keeping the overall playing experience of a wood clarinet.

What comes with this clarinet?

This instrument includes the original Yamaha case, but does not include a mouthpiece or other accessories.

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