Vandoren 5RV Lyre Series Bb Clarinet Mouthpiece, Traditional

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Product Features

• Vandoren 5RV Lyre Series Bb Clarinet Mouthpiece, Traditional.

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 1.8 x 1.7 x 6 inches ; 1.6 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0002CZRMC
• Item model number: CM302
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,019 in Musical Instruments (See Top 100 in Musical Instruments)
  • #2 in Musical Instruments > Instrument Accessories > Wind Instrument Accessories > Woodwind Accessories > Clarinet Accessories > Mouthpieces
  • #2 in Musical Instruments > Instrument Accessories > Wind Instrument Accessories > Woodwind Accessories > Clarinet Accessories > Parts

Product Description

Vandoren 5RV Lyre Series Bb Clarinet Mouthpiece, Traditional

Customer Reviews

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Step Up Mouthpiece, March 25, 2011

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S.Zimm (Hartford, CT USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Vandoren 5RV Lyre Series Bb Clarinet Mouthpiece, Traditional (Electronics)

Any clarinet player using the originally provided mouthpiece (stock) will find that the 5RV improves their sound dramatically. Many reputable middle and high schools require students to use this mouthpiece (or the B45). For students using an R13 Clarinet, they should be sure to get the mouthpiece that Selmer manufactures to fit that instrument - 5RV13 or B4513. If you're considering one or the other, it's best to try them both as they have different sounds and can help solve different issues for each player. The B45 has a wider opening (between reed tip and mouthpiece tip) and therefore allows a slightly fuller tone. But it comes at a loss of control, especially in the upper register. Another consideration would be the M15 (13 series!!! A=440) that a lot of high school and college players really like as well. Many companies will ship all three and allow you to test them first. If you're just looking for a quick improvement, the B45 is probably your best bet. If you're a little more serious, you should take the time to determine what fits you best.

Finally - Use good reeds and rotate a few at a time!!!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars great product !!!, March 21, 2011

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stefffe - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Vandoren 5RV Lyre Series Bb Clarinet Mouthpiece, Traditional (Electronics)

WE purchased this for my daughter....and we could not be happier...Its top quality and even her band director praises the sound she gets now. Its the best mouthpiece you can buy and well worth teh $$$$

5.0 out of 5 stars Great But You Need to Read This to See if it's right for you, December 3, 2011

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David D. Yeo (USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Vandoren 5RV Lyre Series Bb Clarinet Mouthpiece, Traditional (Electronics)

So I am an above average clarinetist and 13 years old. I am pursuing a musical career to be a conductor so I need to get extremely good at the clarinet and piano. Well I bought a Bufffet E11 and wanted a better mouthpiece with it; so I did some research and found the 5RV. SO I bought it and don't regret it it sound great and my three professional clarinet techers say I have the best combination I could have. So in the end I love it so far ONLY BUY THIS IF YOU ARE AN INTERMEDIATE PLAYER; maybe for a beginner to but make sure you or he/she is going to play the clarinet forever. I don't know if you should buy a Vandoren reed with this; I mean that Vandoren+5RV=meant for each other that maybe the case, but I don't know. BUY THIS MOUTHPIECE!