Yamaha's Semi-professional Clarinet for Advancing Players Benefitting from exhaustive research and testing with clarinetists and educators, Yamaha's second-generation YCL-450 delivers refined sound and response to provide advancing players with an instrument that conveys every nuance of expression in their playing. Blending high-tech manufacturing techniques with traditional quality, the Yamaha YCL-450IIN offers a gorgeous tone, exquisite playability, and a durable design that will go the distance in your career. Like the company's professional clarinets, the Yamaha YCL-450IIN features a grenadilla wood body, barrel, and bell, which exude richness and warmth. Nickel-plated nickel-silver keys with leather pads are ready to respond to every musical subtlety and flourish; meanwhile, an adjustable thumb rest provides a comfortable, ergonomic grip for hands of all sizes. The bottom line? With a host of professional-grade features that will help cultivate your developing skills, the Yamaha YCL-450IIN is one of the finest intermediate clarinets available.Classic grenadilla wood body