Detail 01
Ebonite (hard rubber) body
Warmer and less bright than plastic, and it damps vibration rather than ringing. Standard material for serious clarinet mouthpieces.
Product detailSKU #1274228080889
VandorenB45 Series Bb Clarinet Mouthpiece Traditional B45
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Ebonite Bb clarinet mouthpiece with a medium-long facing and moderate tip opening. A step up for students and a common working choice for intermediate players.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Students replacing the mouthpiece that came with a rental clarinet
- Intermediate players wanting more control without changing reed strength drastically
- Concert band and orchestral work where an even, centered tone matters
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players who already run a wide-tip jazz setup and want more edge
- Anyone needing a complete swap — no ligature or cap here
- Bass, alto, or Eb clarinet players; this is Bb only
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Medium-long facing
The reed curve is longer, so response is smoother across registers and low notes speak with less pressure than on a short facing.
Detail 03
119.5 tip opening
Moderately open. Slightly more resistance and volume ceiling than a close tip, and it usually pairs with a mid-strength reed.
Detail 04
Ligature not included
You need a ligature and cap separately, or you reuse the ones from your current mouthpiece if they fit ebonite.
Detail 05
Bb clarinet fit
Standard Bb tenon, so it seats on typical student and intermediate Bb clarinets without modification.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01No ligature or cap included — budget for both if you don't have spares
- 02Ebonite discolors with sun and hot cars; store it in a case
- 03Reed strength may need adjusting a half step from your current setup
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Will my current ligature fit this?
Usually yes if it came from a standard ebonite Bb mouthpiece. Metal ligatures sized for larger blanks can sit loose, so check the fit before your next rehearsal.
02What reed strength should I use with it?
Most players land in the mid strengths. If the tip opening feels resistant, drop a half strength; if the tone spreads, go up a half.
03Does it work on any Bb clarinet?
It fits standard Bb clarinet barrels with the usual tenon and cork. Plastic student horns and wood intermediate horns both take it.
04Is this an upgrade over a stock student mouthpiece?
Yes. Molded plastic mouthpieces are inconsistent piece to piece. Ebonite with a finished facing gives more even response and a fuller sound.
Reference
Full specifications
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