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Bb clarinet
Fits standard Bb soprano clarinets only. An A clarinet will usually take it, but bass and Eb will not.
Product detailSKU #1274228075332
J & D HiteArtist Series Bb Clarinet Mouthpiece Model D
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A step-up Bb clarinet mouthpiece at $83.99. For students and doublers ready to replace the stock plastic piece that came with the horn.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Students outgrowing the mouthpiece packed with a rental or student clarinet
- Doublers who need a reliable Bb piece without spending pro money
- Second mouthpiece for marching or outdoor playing
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Bass, alto, or Eb clarinet players — this is Bb only
- Players already settled on a specific tip opening and facing
- Anyone wanting a hand-finished custom piece at this price
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.
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Mouthpiece, not a whole setup
Tone and response come from the mouthpiece, reed, and ligature together. Changing one changes how the other two behave.
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Model D
A specific facing in the Artist Series line. Reed strength that worked on your old piece may need adjusting up or down.
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$83.99
Sits above stock plastic pieces and below pro hand-finished mouthpieces. The largest single tone upgrade at this price on a student horn.
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Artist Series
Hite's step-up line rather than the entry tier, so expect tighter consistency than a bundled beginner mouthpiece.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Check your current ligature fits — mouthpiece blanks vary slightly in taper
- 02Keep your old mouthpiece; band directors sometimes require a specific model
- 03Buy one reed strength up and one down to dial in response
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Will this fit my student clarinet?
Yes, if it's a standard Bb clarinet. Mouthpiece shanks are the same across student and pro Bb horns, so it presses onto the same cork barrel.
02What reed strength should I use with it?
Start with the strength you already play, then try a half step up and down. Facing changes how a reed feels, so the number that worked may not anymore.
03Does it come with a ligature and cap?
Confirm before ordering. If you already play clarinet you likely have both, but check your existing ligature seats properly on the new blank.
04Is this an upgrade over the mouthpiece on my rental?
For most rental and student-bundle clarinets, yes. Stock plastic pieces are the weakest link in tone and response on those horns.
