Detail 01
B chamber (medium)
Middle-of-the-road resistance and core. Less spread than the large A chamber, less bright than the small C.
Product detailSKU #1274034480619
RicoGraftonite Clarinet Mouthpiece B3
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Medium-chamber, medium-facing hard rubber-alternative clarinet mouthpiece at a low price. A step up for students on a stock mouthpiece.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Students replacing the mouthpiece that came with a rental clarinet
- Players wanting a middle-ground setup before committing to a pro piece
- Band programs buying several mouthpieces on a budget
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Advanced players already settled on a specific facing and chamber
- Anyone needing a very open or very close facing
- Players who want a hand-finished mouthpiece
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
3 facing (45)
The shorter, closer facing of the range. Easier to control, works with softer reeds, less volume ceiling.
Detail 03
Graftonite material
Molded plastic rather than hard rubber. Consistent piece to piece and shrugs off drops better.
Detail 04
B3 combination
Medium chamber with close facing is the safest pairing here — the most forgiving of the letter/number grid.
Detail 05
Bb clarinet fit
Standard clarinet shank. It will not fit bass clarinet or saxophone necks.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Mouthpiece only — no ligature, cap, or reed in the box
- 02Close facing pairs best with softer reeds; a 4+ will feel stuffy
- 03Give it a few days; a new mouthpiece changes response before it feels normal
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What do the letter and number mean?
The letter is chamber size — A large, B medium, C small. The number is facing length: 3 is 45, 5 is 50, 7 is 55. B3 is medium chamber, closest facing.
02Does it come with a ligature?
No. You get the mouthpiece by itself, so reuse the ligature and cap from your current setup or buy them separately.
03What reed strength should I use with B3?
The close 45 facing generally wants a softer reed. Most players land in the 2 to 3 range rather than the harder strengths.
04Is this better than the mouthpiece on my student clarinet?
It is a more consistent molded piece with a defined chamber and facing, which is why it is a common first upgrade from a rental mouthpiece.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Material
- Graftonite
2 detailsOther
- Chamber
- A = Large / B = Medium / C = Small
- Facing
- 3 = 45 / 5 = 50 / 7 = 55
