Description
What they say
The difference between ”Profile 88” and Traditional mouthpieces is in the exterior angle of the beak. The “Profile 88” has a longer, shallower angle that the traditional mouthpiece. Therefore, the musician is free to choose the model which suits his purpose in terms of best playing position, easiest sound projection, greatest playing comfort, and the most controllable and precise articulation.
Vandoren developed the “13 series” mouthpieces specifically for American clarinetists using A440 pitch. Four models have been originally developed with specific facings to this series: the M13, M13 Lyre, M15 and M30 mouthpieces. The “13 series” range also encompasses other models (traditional facings): 5RV, 5RV Lyre, B45, B40, B40 Lyre and M30 Lyre.
Mouthpieces with shorter facings or larger tip openings are best suited to softer reeds. Longer facings or more closed tip openings are best for harder reeds. See the table below more more details, or contact our in store specialists.
Specs
| Model | Tip Opening (mm) | Facing Length | Suggested Reed (Traditional) | Notes |
| 5RV | 1.065 | Med-Short | 3 – 4 | The time-proven standard for professional musicians. Quality and tradition |
| 5RV Lyre | 1.09+ | Medium | 3 – 4 | More open than the 5RV and with a longer facing |
| 5RV Lyre (P88) | 1.09+ | Medium | 3 – 4 | More open that the 5RV and with a longer facing. Profile 88 beak. |
| B46 | 1.17+ | Medium | 2.5 – 3.5 | The mouthpiece best suited to musicians playing both clarinet and saxophone |
| B40 | 1.195 | Med-Long | 2 – 3 | Same facing as the B45 with a wider tip rail, it produces a compact and centered sound |
| B45 | 1.195 | Med-Long | 2.5 – 3.5 | The universal mouthpiece. With an intermediate tip opening and a medium-long facing, it is appreciated by most clarinettists. |
| B45 (P88) | 1.195 | Med-Long | 2.5 – 3.5 | The universal mouthpiece. With an intermediate tip opening and a medium-long facing, it is appreciated by most clarinettists. Profile 88 beak |
| B45 Spot | 1.195 | Med-Long | 2.5 – 3.5 | Same technical characteristics as the B45 with a great blowing ease |
| 5JB | 1.47 | Long | 1.5 – 2 | THE jazz mouthpiece |
| B45 Lyre | 1.27 | Med-Long | 2 – 3 | Characterized by a particularly large tip opening, it offers a flexible, round sound and remains easy blowing |
| M15 | 1.035 | Long | 3.5 – 5 | Great articulation ease. Offers musicians a colorful spectrum of sound |
| M30 | 1.135 | Long | 3 – 4 | The facing length gives it great flexibility, a good balance between timbre and roundness |
| B40 Lyre | 1.175 | Long | 2 – 3 | The perfect blend between a round sound and rich tone colour. Easy blowing, especially in the upper register. |
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