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Yamaha ycl 250 vs 450 ??

Author: Winston
Date: 2007-08-21 18:45

I'm an adult beginner and would like to learn to play the clarinet for my own enjoyment.

Would a beginner be able to discern any difference between a Yamaha ycl 250 vs a ycl 450 clarinet? How about in six + months, or longer?

Thank you in advance for your thoughts and opinions.

Joe

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Re: Yamaha ycl 250 vs 450 ??

Author: tictactux ★2017
Date: 2007-08-21 19:12

Winston wrote:

> I'm an adult beginner and would like to learn to play the
> clarinet for my own enjoyment.

Yay! Welcome!

> Would a beginner be able to discern any difference between a
> Yamaha ycl 250 vs a ycl 450 clarinet? How about in six +
> months, or longer?

I think so...the 250 is plastic while the 450 is wood. And more expensive. [wink]

But sound-wise? I am not all that sure. Side by side you will prefer one over the other, but which one is hard to tell. You might or might not outgrow your 250, but it will remain a reliable backup.

Personally, I'd go with the 250 (ease of use re cracking and maintenance) and invest the difference in a good teacher.

Good luck,

--
Ben

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Re: Yamaha ycl 250 vs 450 ??

Author: D
Date: 2007-08-21 20:17

I second that.
Welcome, get the 250 and a decent mouthpiece, reeds and teacher. And find some friends to play with - really helps push you along faster than you ever believed you could go.
Have fun.

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Re: Yamaha ycl 250 vs 450 ??

Author: Steve Epstein
Date: 2007-08-21 21:40

Yamaha YCL 250 or 450?

I was gonna make a motorcycle joke but have desisted. No I haven't.

Steve Epstein

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Re: Yamaha ycl 250 vs 450 ??

Author: Cindyr
Date: 2007-08-23 02:32

I have a YCL 250, and play it with my Vandoren B44 and B45 mouthpieces. I use it to play in outdoor band concerts, and in my church. I just love it.....it is the best of the plastic "student clarinets" (I haven't tried the Forte) that I've played. The music director at our church said he much prefered it over my Selmer Series 9. I guess I should have known better than to bring a big bore clarinet to church!

I also like the Yamaha Advantage books for practice, as they are for both band and individual instruction.

I'd go with the YCL 250, I don't think you'll be disappointed.

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Re: Yamaha ycl 250 vs 450 ??

Author: Jack Kissinger
Date: 2007-08-23 04:06

I guess I should have known better than to bring a big bore clarinet to church!

Yup, one big bore is enough! [toast]

Best regards,
jnk

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Re: Yamaha ycl 250 vs 450 ??

Author: Winston
Date: 2007-08-23 12:43

Thank you for all your input.

I found a local retailer who rented to me a new Yamaha YCL 250 for $48.00 US for 4 1/2 months.

At the end of the rental period, if I opt to purchase the YCL 250 [or the YCL 450], the rental money will be deducted from the price of the purchased clarinet.

Amazingly, when I showed them the internet price of a new clarinet [WW & BW], they said they would match it.

The method I opted to start learning with is the "Dr. Downing" approach -from the UK.

Thanks again.
Joe

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