Detail 01
1.09+ mm tip opening
On the closer side of the range. Less air needed, easier control, but limits how far you can push volume.
Product detailSKU #1274228081062
Vandoren5RV Lyre Series Bb Clarinet Mouthpiece 13 Series - 5RV Lyre
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Ebonite Bb clarinet mouthpiece with a medium facing and moderate tip opening. A standard step up for students and doublers who want predictable response.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Students moving off the stock mouthpiece that came with the horn
- Concert band and orchestral playing at A=440 pitch
- Doublers who want an even, low-effort blow across registers
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players wanting a wide tip opening for loud, bending jazz work
- Anyone needing a ready-to-play setup — no ligature or reeds
- Players already committed to a 442 European pitch center
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
Medium facing
The curve length where the reed leaves the rail. Medium keeps articulation crisp without demanding a strong embouchure.
Detail 03
Ebonite (hard rubber)
Standard mouthpiece material. Machines to consistent rails, feels warm on the lip, and won't crack like plastic under normal use.
Detail 04
13 Series
Cut for A=440 pitch used by American ensembles, rather than the sharper A=442 common in Europe.
Detail 05
Ligature not included
You reuse your current ligature or buy one. Fit varies by brand, so check it grips this shank properly.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01No ligature and no cap in the box — plan for those separately
- 02Reeds are sold separately; a closer tip usually pairs with harder reeds
- 03Ebonite discolors under sunlight and hot cars; store it in a case
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What reed strength works with the 5RV Lyre?
The tip opening is on the closer side, so most players land in the medium-to-harder range. Start where you are now and adjust one step at a time.
02Will my existing ligature fit?
It's a standard Bb clarinet shank, so most Bb ligatures fit. Check that the screws tighten evenly and the reed sits flush against the table before playing.
03Is this an upgrade over a stock student mouthpiece?
Yes. Stock mouthpieces are injection-molded with loose tolerances. Ebonite with a finished facing gives more consistent response and tuning.
04What does 13 Series mean?
It marks the pitch center. 13 Series is cut for A=440, the standard for American bands and orchestras.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
2 detailsBody & build
- Material
- Ebonite
- Color
- 5RV Lyre
3 detailsOther
- Tip Opening
- 1.09+ mm
- Ligature
- Not Included
- Facing
- Medium
