Detail 01
1.70mm tip opening
On the close side for bass clarinet. Closer tips generally respond easily and pair with a slightly firmer reed.
Product detailSKU #1274319723475
Clark W FobesDebut Bass Clarinet Mouthpiece
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Entry-priced bass clarinet mouthpiece with a 1.70mm tip and CF facing. A step up from the piece that ships with most student bass clarinets.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Students on a school or rental bass clarinet with a basic stock mouthpiece
- Band programs buying replacement mouthpieces in quantity
- A backup piece to keep in the case
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players who already prefer a wide-open tip and softer reeds
- Soprano Bb clarinet — wrong size, will not fit
- Anyone wanting the top of the Fobes bass clarinet range
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
CF facing
Fobes' facing designation for this piece. Facing length sets how much of the reed vibrates and how quickly it speaks.
Detail 03
24mm length
The facing measurement, not the whole mouthpiece. It works with the tip opening to define the blowing feel.
Detail 04
Bass clarinet fit
Wider shank than a soprano piece; it goes on the bass neck and takes bass reeds only.
Detail 05
$62.99
The least expensive of the Fobes bass pieces here, which makes it realistic as a school or spare purchase.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01The close 1.70mm tip may want a firmer reed than your old mouthpiece did
- 02Confirm whether a ligature and cap are included before ordering
- 03Give it a week of playing before judging — mouthpiece changes take adjustment
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What reed strength works with a 1.70mm tip?
Closer tips generally take a firmer reed than open tips. Start near your current strength and try one step up if it feels loose.
02Is this an upgrade over a stock student mouthpiece?
It is a purpose-made piece from a mouthpiece specialist with a stated tip and facing, which stock pieces usually do not publish.
03Will it fit my Bb clarinet?
No. Bass clarinet only. The shank size and reed size are both different from soprano clarinet.
04What does CF mean?
It is the Fobes facing designation for this mouthpiece, paired here with the 1.70mm tip opening and 24mm length.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsSize & weight
- Length
- 24mm
2 detailsOther
- Tip Opening
- 1.70mm
- Facing
- CF
