Description
Vandoren B46 Profile 88 Bb Clarinet Mouthpiece
The Vandoren B46 (Profile 88) Mouthpiece is a nice high quality mouthpiece made in France by the Vandoren company. Vandoren mouthpieces are widely regarded as the gold standard for high quality clarinet mouthpieces, and their reputation is well deserved. There are a lot of different variations that Vandoren offers. The B46 was designed for Saxophone and Clarinet doublers in mind, and as a similar profile that makes it easy to switch between those instruments, while still having a great response and tone profile. The Profile 88 features a lower exterior angle that makes playing the clarinet more comfortable at higher angles. See the Chart below comparing the different types of mouthpieces that Vandoren Makes.
Note: No Ligature or reed is included, only the mouthpiece. Mouthpiece returns must be unplayed and in new condition for a full refund.
| Model | Part ID (Traditional) | Part ID (Profile 88) | Description | Tip Opening (1/100mm) | Facing Length | Reed Strength |
| M13 | Available in the "13 Series" only | 100.5 | Long | 3.5-4 | ||
| M13-Lyre | Available in the "13 Series" only | 102,- | Med Long | 3.5-4 | ||
| M15 | CM317 | CM3178 | Great articulation ease. Offers musicians a colorful spectrum of sound. | 103.5 | Long | 3.5-5 |
| 5RV | CM301 | CM3018 | The time-proven standard for professional musicians. Quality and tradition. | 106.5 | Med Short | 3-4 |
| 5RV-Lyre | CM302 | CM3028 | More open than the 5RV with a longer facing. | 109 | Medium | 3-4 |
| M30-Lyre | CM3001 | CM30018 | The 5RV Lyre with a larger tip opening and a longer facing guarantees flexibility and roundness. This mouthpiece has an exceptional quality of sound. | 113.5 | Long | 3-4 |
| M30 | CM318 | CM3188 | Its facing length gives it great flexibility, a good balance between timbre and roundness | 115 | Long | 3-4 |
| 11.6 | CM305 | CM3058 | Same sound qualities as the B45 with a smaller tip opening. | 116 | Med Short | 2.5-3.5 |
| B46 | CM306 | CM3068 | The mouthpiece best suited to musicians playing both clarinet and saxophone. | 117,+ | Medium | 2.5-3.5 |
| B40-Lyre | CM319 | CM3198 | The perfect blend between a round sound and rich tone color. Easy blowing especially in the upper register. | 117.5 | Long | 2-3 |
| B45-Dot | CM309 | CM3098 | Same technical characteristics as the B45 with a great blowing ease. | 119.5 | Med Long | 2.5-3.5 |
| B45 | CM308 | CM3088 | The universal mouthpiece. With an intermediate tip opening and a medium-long facing, it is appreciated by most clarinetists. | 119.5 | Med Long | 2.5-3.5 |
| B40 | CM307 | CM3078 | Same facing as the B45 with a wider tip rail, it produces a compact and centered sound. | 119.5 | Med Long | 2-3 |
| B45-Lyre | CM312 | CM3128 | Characterized by a particularly large tip opening, it offers a flexible, round sound and remains easy blowing. | 127 | Med Long | 2-3 |
| 5JB | CM310 | CM3108 | THE jazz mouthpiece. | 157 | Long | 1.5-2 |
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We always want to see our customers satisfied. We offer a 30 day money back return policy for our items. Items must be returned in the same condition they were shipped in to receive a full refund. However, Reeds cannot be returned for hygienic reasons. We are happy to replace or exchange reeds damaged in shipment, but you must contact us within 2 days of receiving the reed order for an exchange.
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