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Bass clarinet mouthpiece
Larger bore and shank than a Bb clarinet piece; it seats on a bass neck only, not a soprano barrel.
Product detailSKU #1274319723470
Clark W FobesBasso NOVA Bass Clarinet Mouthpiece
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Bass clarinet mouthpiece from a specialist maker, priced above student pieces. For a player replacing the stock mouthpiece that came with the horn.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Bass clarinet players outgrowing the mouthpiece bundled with a rental or student horn
- Advancing students stepping up before a jury, audition or first chair
- Doublers who want a consistent bass clarinet setup across ensembles
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Soprano Bb clarinet players — this shank will not fit
- Anyone wanting the cheapest possible replacement piece
- Contrabass or contra-alto players, who need a different mouthpiece entirely
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
Takes bass clarinet reeds
Bass reeds are wider and thicker than soprano reeds. Soprano reeds you already own will not seat correctly.
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$169.99
Sits well above the price of a stock or student piece, and below the top of the Fobes bass range.
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Clark W Fobes
A single-reed mouthpiece specialist rather than an instrument brand, so the piece is the product, not an accessory to one.
Detail 05
Mouthpiece only
This changes how the horn responds and where it sits in pitch. It does not change the horn itself.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Confirm whether a ligature and cap come with it, or plan to reuse yours
- 02A new mouthpiece usually needs a reed strength adjustment before it settles
- 03Check the cork on your neck still holds a snug fit
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Will this fit my Bb clarinet?
No. It is built for bass clarinet, which uses a larger mouthpiece and a different neck. A soprano Bb clarinet needs a soprano mouthpiece.
02What reeds do I use with it?
Bass clarinet reeds. Strength is personal — bring a couple of strengths when you first play it, since a mouthpiece change often shifts what feels right.
03Does it come with a ligature?
Confirm before ordering. Many players carry their ligature and cap over from their previous mouthpiece anyway.
04How is this different from the Debut?
The Debut is the lower-priced Fobes bass clarinet piece. This one costs more; the choice comes down to budget and how the two feel to you.
