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If you decide your order isn't suitable for any reason you can return it - just let us know within 30 days of receiving it. Please keep hold of all the original packaging until you're sure you want to keep the order.
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For hygiene and software licensing reasons, some items are only eligible for our Money Back Guarantee if they are returned to us unused and sealed in the original packaging with all software still "unregistered."
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This table provides an overview of your statutory consumer rights, compared with our standard returns policy and optional extended money back guarantee and warranty.
| UK & Europe | EU Standard | Gear4music Standard | Gear4music Optional |
|---|---|---|---|
| Return Period | 14 days | 30 days | up to 180 days |
| Standard delivery charges refunded? | Yes | Yes | Yes, up to 30 days |
| Upgraded delivery charges refunded? | Standard costs only | Standard costs only | Standard costs only |
| Free collection on cancellation | No | No | Yes, up to 30 days |
| Free collection if defective, delivered damaged or incorrect item | Yes, within 14 days | Yes, within 14 days | Yes, within 30 days |
We are unable to accept returns of any custom made items designed to work together as a unique package and some items are only eligible for money back guarantee if they are returned to us unused and sealed in the original packaging. For full information on our returns policy, please refer to our returns and refunds information guide.
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Key Features
This instrument may show light signs of use. It has been quality checked by our team of repair technicians to ensure that it meets a high playing standard.
Any promotional materials, offers, software or subscriptions available when purchased as new may not be available with this Ex-Demo product.
The Yamaha YCL-450 Intermediate Bb Clarinet is designed for progressing players ready to develop greater expression and tonal control. Its grenadilla body produces the warm, authentic sound associated with professional clarinets, while the optimised bore and barrel design encourage efficient airflow and an even response throughout the instrument's range. This balanced design makes it easier to refine dynamics, phrasing, and articulation as your playing advances.
Leather pads provide a soft, powerful sound while reducing key noise and offering excellent durability for regular practice and performance. The adjustable thumb rest can be positioned for a comfortable playing angle and includes a strap ring for additional support when needed. Supplied with a Yamaha 4C mouthpiece and a lightweight backpack case, the YCL-450 gives advancing musicians a complete outfit that's ready for lessons, rehearsals, and concerts.
Ex-Demo: This product may be ex-display, have light signs of use, have slight cosmetic marks or may have non-essential parts or software missing. The original box, packaging or manual may not be included. Each item is checked by our team of repair technicians to ensure it meets our high standards. This is a great opportunity to buy a fully functioning product at a discounted price.
Product Ref: 397717
The YCL-450 features a grenadilla body that produces the warm, focused tone expected from a quality intermediate clarinet. Designed to encourage natural airflow, the carefully shaped barrel narrows towards the mouthpiece before widening at the lower end, making the instrument comfortable to blow while supporting expressive playing. This responsive design helps you explore greater tonal colour and dynamic control as your technique develops.
Yamaha has refined the balance of the YCL-450 using design features developed through its custom clarinet range. An optimised bell bore and straight tone holes with tapered undercutting promote an even response and consistent sound quality in every register. Whether you're performing lyrical passages or faster technical sections, the instrument delivers reliable intonation and smooth transitions between notes.
The adjustable thumb rest allows you to position your hand comfortably, helping to reduce fatigue during longer practice sessions and performances. This flexibility is particularly useful for younger players, as it can be readjusted as hand size and technique develop. An integrated strap ring also provides the option to attach a neck strap for additional support whenever required.
Leather pads, typically found on higher-end instruments, provide a durable seal that supports a warm sound while reducing unwanted pad noise. Silver-plated nickel silver keywork offers a comfortable feel and dependable performance through regular use. The included Yamaha 4C mouthpiece provides an excellent starting point for developing embouchure, while the lightweight backpack case makes transporting your clarinet between lessons, rehearsals, and performances straightforward.
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.
