YCL-450 | YCL-450N | ||
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Specifications | |||
Key | Bb | Bb | |
Fingering System | Boehm, 17 keys, 6 rings | Boehm, 17 keys, 6 rings | |
Barrel Length | 65mm | 65mm | |
Toneholes | Straight tone holes with tapered undercut | Straight tone holes with tapered undercut | |
Thumb-rest | Adjustable with strap ring | Adjustable with strap ring | |
Material | Body | Grenadilla | Grenadilla |
Keys | Silver-plated nickel silver | Nickel-plated nickel silver | |
Mouthpiece | 4C | 4C | |
Case | Included | Included |
Keys
While silver-plated keys of YCL-450 give a softer and warmer sound, nickel-plated keys of YCL-450N delivers a clear focused tone.
New adjustable thumb-rest and strap ring

A new adjustable thumb-rest accommodates different sized hands helping the player develop proper playing technique. In addition, a strap ring allows for the instrument to be held without extra effort. Firmer screws and silver soldered ring gives this new feature excellent durability.
Optional Eb lever

YCL-450E with Eb lever is available as an optional extra.
Case

CLC-400EII is a semi-hard case that can be carried in your hand, over your shoulder, or like a backpack.