Vandoren mouthpieces are ideal for the advancing player looking for an affordable, yet professional level, mouthpiece. Vandoren mouthpieces are machined from hard rubber and are available in a large selection of openings. This large choice of models allows the player to pick the optimal mouthpiece for their individual needs. Vandoren now offer the most popular models of their Black Diamond range in a new high density (HD) material.

The High Density (HD) material enables the player to hear the natural sound of the clarinet, with a round and rich timbre. Musicians will benefit from an unparalleled ease of playing. These sound and playing characteristics are enhanced by the acoustic qualities of the HD ebonite.

High Density Ebonite, what is it? HD ebonite is a high density ebonite of musical quality produced exclusively for Vandoren. This material is the fruit of years of Vandoren’s research and development.

Its physical properties re-enforce the natural acoustic qualities of our standard ebonite while optimising the playing experience and player’s sensation.

• The projection is excellent
• The sound is full bodied and rich throughout the entire range of the clarinet
• Articulation is easy and precise – The musician has greater control and comfort regardless of the dynamic

The HD ebonite is 100% of natural origin and certified non toxic, adhering to the strict Directive Européenne EU2009/48/EC, annex II, partie III, like all standard ebonite of musical quality used by Vandoren for nearly a century.

• BD4 HD Bb Clarinet Mouthpiece : This mouthpiece shares the same sound qualities as the BD5 and has a remarkable ease of emission and articulation,ideal for harder reed set-ups
• BD5 HD Bb Clarinet Mouthpiece : The perfect balance between a dark, rich, yet compact sound
• BD6 HD Bb Clarinet Mouthpiece : Boasting the same sonic characteristics as the BD5 the BD6 is characterised by a particularly large opening which brings a greater sound and volume

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