Yamaha YCL-450N Intermediate Clarinet with Nickel Keys

The step-up clarinet your director will actually recommend — set up, tested, and ready to play the day it arrives.

Perfect for the advancing student, the Yamaha YCL-450 Bb Intermediate clarinet incorporates some of the most distinctive qualities of Yamaha's professional and custom clarinets, at a student-friendly price. The body is made from select grenadilla wood and produces a warm, rich sound, with solid key work in nickel plating built to handle daily school use.

Why families buy this clarinet from AAA instead of anywhere else!

• ✅ Arrives professionally adjusted and play-tested — not a box from a warehouse
• ✅ Backed by 45+ years serving Fairfield County band & orchestra programs
• ✅ Free setup checks and adjustments for the life of the instrument at any of our 3 CT locations
• ✅ Includes YAC-1315 case, Yamaha 4C Bb mouthpiece, and Yamaha care products, ready to play
• ✅ Trade-up credit toward a professional clarinet when your student is ready for the next step

Not sure if buying is the right move yet? Most families start with a rental — it's the lower-risk way to find out if this is the right instrument before committing. See rental options →

Questions about fit, plating options, or financing? Call us at 475-208-2100 — we'll help you get the right clarinet the first time.

Specifications

• Key of Bb
• 65mm barrel
• Grenadilla body, barrel, and bell
• Nickel-silver keys and bell ring
• Hard rubber mouthpiece included
• YAC-1315 case included