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Used Yamaha 450N pricing

Author: Sean.Perrin
Date: 2012-05-26 20:47

I don't personally play on Yamahas, but I have a student who is interested in purchasing an intermediate/pro clarinet at a reasonable price (still in high school).

The instrument I have found locally which he may be interested in is a Yamaha 450N, and I'm wondering what the BBoard thinks a reasonable price would be to pay for such an instrument. It's a 2004 with no cracks and was hardly played.

Any ideas would be much appreciated!

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Re: Used Yamaha 450N pricing

Author: SteveG_CT
Date: 2012-05-26 21:06

I'd say a fair price would be ~$600. Most seem to sell in the $400-$600 range on the auction site depending on condition. Since this one is local and you should be able to actually play test it a price near the top of that range seems reasonable.

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Re: Used Yamaha 450N pricing

Author: gwie
Date: 2012-05-27 05:58

Let me add that the 450N used in the $500-$600 price range and in good condition is much preferable to a new B12 or YCL-250.

I've had two students get used ones as their first instruments, and throwing on a Backun or Muncy Synthetic barrel on there really gave them a response and tonal capability equal to that of much more expensive clarinets.

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Re: Used Yamaha 450N pricing

Author: clarinetguy ★2017
Date: 2012-05-27 12:17

I agree with the last comment completely. Even with the original barrel, it's a great instrument.

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Re: Used Yamaha 450N pricing

Author: Sean.Perrin
Date: 2012-05-28 02:19

I agree that it would be a great decision as opposed to a new plastic instrument for the price.

Thanks for your thoughts!

Founder and host of the Clarineat Podcast: http://www.clarineat.com

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Re: Used Yamaha 450N pricing

Author: Sean.Perrin
Date: 2012-06-06 19:25

Thanks for the help everyone. The instrument is in incredible shape and was barely played, the wood and keywork is beautiful and looks brand new.

The best part? I offered $400 and he accepted... That's the deal of the century for me!

Founder and host of the Clarineat Podcast: http://www.clarineat.com

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Re: Used Yamaha 450N pricing

Author: SteveG_CT
Date: 2012-06-06 20:35

Sean.Perrin wrote:

> The best part? I offered $400 and he accepted... That's the
> deal of the century for me!
>

Congrats! That's a pretty good deal for a modern intermediate clarinet.

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