Description | Bb Clarinet Mouthpiece - Focus | D'Addario Reserve Bb Clarinet Mouthpiece | Vandoren Clarinet Mouthpieces Profile 88 Series for B Flat Clarinet. 5RV, 5RV Lyre, B46, B40, B40 Lyre, B45, B45 Dot, B45 Lyre, 5JB, M15, M30 and M30 Lyre facings.
| Vandoren Bb Clarinet Traditional Series Black Diamond Mouthpiece BD4 | Vandoren Bb Clarinet 13 Series Black Diamond Mouthpiece BD5 | D'Addario Reserve Bb Clarinet Mouthpiece |
Content | The throat design brings greater focus to the air flow, allowing greater density of sound and an expansion of the array of timbres. The small opening of the Focus improves control and provides wide flexibility to the entire range. A balanced distribution of spatial volume facilitates the tone's natural resonance. | X0 1.00mm (close), X5 1.05mm (medium), and X10 1.10mm (medium open). | The only difference between the Traditional and Profile 88 mouthpieces is in the exterior angle of the beak. Therefore, the musician is free to choose the model providing the most comfort. See Drawing at bottom of page.
Available Facings
5JB A very open tip, long facing, the jazz mouthpiece.
B45 Lyre The sound of the B40 and the comfort of the B45.
B40 Designed to use soft reeds without sacrificing the sound quality of a stronger reed (centered and compact).
B45 Universally acclaimed, it is the most popular mouthpiece. Designed for the symphonic orchestra player.
B45 Dot Large chambered mouthpiece produces excellent full round sound.
B46 Ideal for the dance musician with classical background or the symphonic clarinetist desiring more tip opening.
11.6 Discontinued
5RV Lyre Responsive, easy to control in all registers, excellent for students. For symphonic and chamber music.
5RV World famous 5RV is virtually a professional standard of comparison.
M15 Profile 88 *Also available in the 13 Series. See Link Below.
M30 Profile 88 *Also available in the 13 Series. See Link Below. | This mouthpiece shares the same sound qualities as the BD5 and has a remarkable ease of emission and articulation.
The Black Diamond Ebonite mouthpiece features a new internal and external design. These developments offer the musician a full sound, rich in depth and color, especially in the upper register of the clarinet. | BD5. | X0 1.00mm (close), X5 1.05mm (medium), and X10 1.10mm (medium open). |