These developments offer the musician a full sound, rich in depth and color, especially in the upper register of the clarinet. This mouthpiece plays a bit like an otto link but with more power and focus to the sound. Comparison of theo wanne gaia 1 and the gaia 2 soprano. Please do not take diameter measurements too seriously. Some players prefer the lower angle such as the vandoren clarinet mouthpiece profile 88 series or a greater angle like the vandoren traditional clarinet mouthpiece. I use to own one about 8 years ago and it was one of my favorite mouthpieces so when i saw this one i grabbed it.
Vandoren m series profile 88 lyre clarinet mouthpiece cm4158. No matter where you are in your musical development, the vandoren clarinet mouthpiece buyers guide will help you choose the correct mouthpiece for your clari. The black diamond ebonite mouthpiece features a new internal and external design. The facing length for this t7 medium says that it is medium long. The m mouthpiece has the narrowest tip opening mouthpiece in the vandoren range. In my experience it has a nice warm tone and something i would definitely recommend over something like a selmer c. The vandoren series mouthpieces have slightly deeper baffles and other adjustments that make them play around a440. Join our mailing list to stay uptodate with vandoren paris news and updates. Catalogs data sheets products sheets vandomag vandojazz faq ecatalogs francais catalogue produits vandoren 2020 francais anglais catalogue produits vandoren 2020 anglais espagnol catalogue produits vandoren 2020 espagnol italien catalogue produits vandoren 2020 italien allemand catalogue produits vandoren 2019 allemand portugais catalogue produits vandoren 2020 portugais. The was an easy reed to play and i would consider it on the softer side.
This is the title of a scientific book that be published in 1982 in the. This mouthpiece has an exceptional quality of sound. Its a great time to upgrade your home music studio gear with the largest selection at. Vandoren t7 medium metal tenor saxophone mouthpiece. Vandoren mouthpieces are known for their high, uniform quality, among the best of the mass produced, and are especially popular among clarinetists.
Clarinet mouthpieces of the brands vandoren, selmer, meyer. Having just upgraded my clarinet to buffet, i have tried to begin using my new vandoren 5rv mouthpiece not lyre, i was given some vandoren juno 2. Vandoren cm3108 5jb profile 88 bb clarinet mouthpiece. The vandoren b40 bb clarinet mouthpieces are designed to use soft reeds without sacrificing the sound quality of a stronger reed centered and compact. Vandoren sm815ss mouthpiece alto sax v16 small plus chamber a9. The parameters of a mouthpiece first of all, it is important to define the main parts of a mouthpiece, illustrated in the diagram below. Vandoren 5jb standard clarinet mouthpiece ackerman music. Vandoren mouthpiece cushions protect the mouthpiece from teeth. We will soon present you with the rare books devoted to such topics. The development of a beak being closely linked to that of the instrument, selmer took advantage of his experience in these 2 activities to develop a comprehensive range of spouts that meets the expectations of all types of musicians. They have a very precise response and meet nearly every imaginable demand. Vandoren m15 clarinet mouthpiece cm317 buddy rogers music. I guess if i was pushed to make a comparison to the rest of the vandoren range i.
Vandoren clarinet mouthpieces which one s right for you. I used to play on the m30 profile 88 some years ago also a great mouthpiece, but the m15 helps me to achieve the feel and sound i am currently after. Mouthpiece type blue vandoren vandoren v12 rue lepic gonzalez rc gonzalez fof rico reserve clarinet reed strength comparison chart. Vandoren traditional bb clarinet mouthpiece 5rv lyre.
The vandoren optimum series of saxophone mouthpieces is designed to be more free blowing and responsive. I think the gear whales enjoying looking through a code book though. Further down the page is a chart listing what strengths suit the main mouthpieces on the market, but before you jump to it are you familiar with how reeds vary and. Some saxophonists prefer the feel and dark sound of a hard rubber mouthpiece while others lobby for the durability and bright sound of a metal mouthpiece. Bd5 the perfect balance between a dark, rich, yet compact sound. Woodwind saxophone mouthpieces new mouthpieces page 5. Vandoren clarinet mouthpiece comparison chart skyline music. Rigotti gold reed strength comparison steve neff music. The b45 b45 spot is a largechambered mouthpiece which produces excellent, full rounded sound. The vandoren company produces a very dependable line of mouthpieces, reeds, etc. Vandoren v16 t7 medium metal tenor saxophone mouthpiece.
It has the closest tip opening of all the vandoren. Vandoren has developed the series mouthpiece specifically for american clarinetists using a440 pitch. These codes represent the tip openings and facing combinations of the mouthpieces. Vandoren paris 56 rue lepic 75018 paris authentication site for your vandoren products. The m models are only available as a series and all series mouthpieces come with the 88 profile. All of these features allow the mouthpiece to create a brilliant, rich and colorful sound. The m mouthpiece produces a rich colourful sound with a precise response. Vandoren clarinet mouthpieces comparison chart pdf. This vandoren b50 is as good or better than my 20 year old bay mom or my grabner mouthpiece, each of which cost twice as much. B45 lyre cm312 cm3128 cm3128rthe mouthpieces listed are the most common mouthpieces. With an intermediate tip opening and a mediumlong facing, it is appreciated by most. Vandoren v16 t75 tenor mouthpiece steve neff music blog.
The new vandoren v16 metal tenor mouthpieces sax on. These classic mouthpieces were made in florida in the 1950s and set the benchmark for that classic hard rubber tenor sound, warm and full bodied, yet with projection and power built in too. It has a bit more resistance, but the trade off is a cleaner and more refined sound. Vintage vandoren jumbo java blue alto mouthpiece a35 80, original condition. The length and diameter of the shank, the bore, the appearance of the tip rail and the external shape are the components of this new concept, which offers a perfect balance between a very warm sound and great intonation bd5 d mouthpiece. The measurements are done for comparison purposes of relative sizes. I dont know about the vandoren blue box, but the chart appears very accurate in terms of the reeds i do know. Retro revival have recreated the infamous slant sig otto link tone edge with painstaking accuracy. The m30 is a very flexible clarinet mouthpiece from vandoren designed to produce sonority similar to the b40 mouthpiece but with easier sound production qualities. This comparison is a bit skewed because even though both mouthpieces are 7 tip openings, the gaia 1 feels most comfortable with the 3 12 reed while the gaia 2 feels most. Available in traditional beak, profile 88 beak or series 440 hz profile 88 beak. I used to play a b40d for a while and the bd7 is not quite as dark, but is much easier to play. If your return is due to an amazon error youll receive a full refund, else the. Vandoren optimum soprano mouthpiece, mouthpieces for sale.
I start playing with reed like a vandoren zz 2, quickly move to 2. Originally, four models have been originally developed with specific facings to this series. Vandoren m clarinet mouthpiece, mouthpieces for sale. A good replacement mouthpiece for any student clarinet.
And, of course, like the other mouthpieces in daddarios lineup, the new reserve alto mouthpiece. Ive strayed on occasion, but for the most part, ive used the same new york meyer 5m on alto for 35 years. Vandoren clarinet mouthpieces which ones right for you. Open quick view dialog for vandoren bd5 black diamond series ebonite bb clarinet mouthpiece vandoren bd5 black diamond series ebonite bb clarinet. Clarinet mouthpieces comparison charts this series offers two different exterior angle of the beak. But thats the implication, and its a haughty claim. The b45 is universally acclaimed and the most popular vandoren mouthpiece. I hadnt used a vandoren mouthpiece for a number of years, but decided to go back to one. Vandoren series bb clarinet mouthpieces are famous for their rich, colorful sound, and are notoriously appropriate to match with the buffet r. To make this, we analyzed and broke down the sound of the master alto saxophonist paul desmonds mouthpieces. This is why the 5rv has been so popular for over half a century among professionals as well as beginners. At ackerman music we stock the full lineup of vandoren mouthpieces, and they are the most popular. In my opinion, though a great mouthpiece for beginningintermediate students, i personally like the warmth and resonance of a selmer concept much more. Buy vandoren traditional bb clarinet mouthpiece 5rv lyre.
In the reserve line of mouthpieces, the ones marked e for european tend to play at about a 442 and the regular ones tune a bit lower, around a 440. I decided to purchase a mouthpiece that was a little more open than the 5rv that i have. With impeccable intonation, crisp and accurate articulation, and unrivaled response, vandoren clarinet mouthpieces are preferred by professional clarinetists around the world. The vandoren clarinet mouthpiece buyers guide helps you choose the best mouthpiece for your playing style. Much nicer sound, much better control all the way up to 5th octave c. Vandoren was asked to create a series of mouthpieces to help the player achieve a vintage sound, without the problems often associated with vintage mouthpieces. The new system is that you order a daddario mouthpiece from your favorite retailer, and know that it plays just like all the others. If there is a universal mouthpiece, it is the vandoren b45. Vandoren sm722 tl4 optimum series tenor saxophone mouthpiece. For a complete list, consult our comprehensive mouthpiece comparison book. The vandoren line covers all woodwinds and offers designs suited to a variety of playing and musical styles. The b40lyre felt small and tight sounding by comparison. Vandoren v16 t7 large metal tenor saxophone mouthpiece. V5 java jumbo java optimum v16 alto sax reference chart.
The m30 lyre is a very flexible clarinet mouthpiece from vandoren designed to produce sonority similar to the b40 mouthpiece. With an intermediate tip opening and a mediumlong facing, it is appreciated by most clarinetists. Vandoren bb clarinet mouthpiece, size b45 star city music. Vandoren b46 clarinet mouthpiece, mouthpieces for sale. Vandoren sm7 al5 optimum series alto saxophone mouthpiece. One clip is with a vandoren 3 12 reed and the other is with a vandoren 3 reed. The designers took great effort to research the creation of a mouthpiece that has a better scale, a more even sound, and, therefore, a mouthpiece that would be easier to make music with. When you start with a impressive mouthpiece like this, you can learn fast, sound much better and appreciate difference between a rich, dark sound and a flaky one. Finding the right mouthpiece with michael wayne of the boston.
These mouthpieces are available in a wide variety of models that suit classical and jazz musicians. I am fairly new to tenor sax, and i prefer reeds without a lot of resistance, and i favor a brighter jazz sound. The first one is with a rigotti gold 2 12 strong reed about 2 feet from the mic. With my m lyre mouthpiece i use a vandoren v12 number 4 reed and ive used that reed for all of my career. Aug 14, 2009 this is a tenor mouthpiece i picked up at a music store a year or two ago. Vandoren cm3128 b45 lyre profile 88 bb clarinet mouthpiece. To vandorens credit, the v16 stands up to the comparison. Vandoren mouthpiece cushions protect the mouthpiece from teeth marks and feature a vandoren logo on each cushion. Vandoren cm308 b45 traditional bb clarinet mouthpiece. Vandoren 5jb clarinet mouthpiece unboxingin this video you will watch an unboxing video for vandoren 5jb clarinet mouthpiece vandoren 5jb bek with vando.
Make offer vandoren java blue alto saxophone mouthpiece size a95 brand. Im using cannonball vintage reborn tenor with dark amber lacquer and v. Vandoren cm4188 m30 series profile 88 bb clarinet mouthpiece. The mouthpieces are quite a departure from the current vandoren lines, they. Why upgrade from yamaha 4c to vandoren 5rv advice please. Open quick view dialog for vandoren v16 series hard rubber alto saxophone mouthpiece vandoren v16 series hard rubber alto saxophone mouthpiece 5. Vandoren is a highlyrespected company in woodwind accessory manufacturing. Profile mouthpieces design provides a round sound, great projection, and immediate response. Vandoren m30 series bb clarinet profile 88 mouthpiece. Hard rubber is recommended for beginners as metal can be harder to control. So, naturally ive been very anxious for the release of the hard rubber tenor saxophone jazz mouthpiece, and i got my hands on some samples earlier this week. Vandoren b45 clarinet mouthpiece cm308 buddy rogers music, inc.
This is a highly recommended mouthpiece to start with. We use cookies and similar tools to enhance your shopping experience, to provide our services, understand how customers use. Finding the best vandoren clarinet mouthpieces notestem. This alto sax mouthpiece gives you accurate articulation and total control at all dynamic ranges with precise intonation.
The main reason is i find them consistent and i also especially with the v12 am able to get a lot of depth in the sound and a lot of core in the sound. A crash course on vandoren saxophone mouthpieces dansr. Vandoren cm3078 b40 profile 88 bb clarinet mouthpiece. New alto mouthpiece from aizen in 2015, the gr model takes its place in the pro mouthpiece lineup with the benefit of years of technical study and development. Attributes such as cup depth, rim shape, bite, and backbore also make a big difference in how a mouthpiece plays and feels. The vandoren v16 is well respected and seen as a great starting point for people wanting to explore quality mouthpieces.
The b40 is designed to use soft reeds without sacrificing the sound quality of a harder reed centred and compact. The m mouthpiece has a long facing, slightly bigger chamber, hollow baffle and a wide bore. I was trying a new philtone mosaic 7 tenor mouthpiece this morning with different strength rigotti gold reeds when i had the idea to record some clips and throw it up. Brass accessories woodwind accessories music junction. Henk rensink personalised mouthpieces for wood and brassplayers. Adaptation of the bd5 black diamond mouthpiece for boehm bb clarinet, the bd5 d produces a round, centered sound.
Since then, other mouthpieces have considerably broadened the vandoren range. Technical specifications page 2 series american pitch series the 5rv lyre with a larger tip opening and a longer facing guarantees flexibility and roundness. Most of the mouthpiece models are recognised by a 3 figure code consisting of a letter and two numbers e. Vandoren clarinet mouthpieces have defined the ideal clarinet sound for decades. Vandoren alto saxophone mouthpiece comparison chart tip openings in thousandths of an inch mouthpiece key item numbers. Featuring bright and full tones, the vandoren 5rv l. Vandoren cm145 bd5 black diamond ebonite bass clarinet mouthpiece.
Getting the books clarinet mouthpieces vandoren now is not type of. Specialists in brass and woodwind musical instruments, mouthpieces and accessories. Become a jazztimes member to explore our complete archive of interviews. Most of the time the difference in columns can be 0.
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