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Key Features
Product Ref: 320822
The Yamaha Duet+ YCL450M Bb clarinet employs innovative techniques to form a protective layer next to the air column. During the early stages of construction, the upper joint body is drilled out slightly larger around the bore and tone-holes. Thermoplastic ABS resin is then injected into the bore to form an inner protective sleeve. Duet+ instrument are designed to preserve as many characteristics as traditional clarinets as possible, while not impacting the natural appearance.
All of the tone holes (except metal octave vents) are moulded at the same time as the bore. By reinforcing the tone holes with ABS resin vastly improves the life of the clarinet, and even makes servicing the instrument easier than ever. One of the most vulnerable parts of a clarinet is the upper joint tenon as they can often expand. Because of this, Yamaha has formed the tenon as an extension of the resin bore, ensuring a smooth connection, even under moist conditions.
The Yamaha YCL450M is one of the best options for the advancing clarinet player. Yamaha a redesigned the barrel on the YCL450M to improve intonation and projection. The new design of the barrel has also enhanced the response, tonal focus, and flexibility of the clarinet.
The Yamaha YCL450M clarinet features a new vent tube design to improve the stability and note production of the second octave. Offering a great response, even with low air pressure, this new design enables children to play smoothly easily. Also new to the design is an adjustable thumb rest and strap ring which accommodates most hands sizes. This is a great advantage for student players as it helps them to adopt a proper playing technique. As players grow they can adjust this rest to suit their needs.
Included with the Yamaha YCL450M clarinet is a lightweight moulded case. This case offers tough protection for your instrument to ensure it stays in the best possible condition. The case features a large exterior pocket for holding all of your music, and has an adjustable shoulder strap and backpack straps for easy transportation between musical events.
Also included with the Yamaha YCL450M is a 4C mouthpiece. Made from high-quality phenol resin, the 4C features a design inspired by the Yamaha Custom series. The 4C offers consistent playing technique and is recommended by teachers as a suitable upgrade for avid students. The facing of this series is shorter than the custom series which makes it easier for beginners to play, and is capable of achieving rich characteristic sounds.
As a premium brand, Yamaha are proud to offer a free five-year extended warranty when the purchase of your instrument is registered within six months of purchase. Please visit the Yamaha website for the full terms and conditions and to register your warranty.
When you register your instrument you can get a three-month premium subscription to Tomplay where you can access over 40,000 scores with backing tracks. You are able to filter by musical style, composer, difficulty and accompaniment type and interact with the scores. The pieces are all recorded by professional musicians and you can control the tempo and even record yourself playing. If you wish, you can also print and annotate your score and create loops to focus on those more difficult passages. For more information, please see the Yamaha/Tomplay website.