Detail 01
119.5 tip opening
That's 1.195mm between reed tip and mouthpiece — wide for clarinet. More air moves, more volume, more embouchure work.
Product detailSKU #1274228081585
VandorenB40 Series Bb Clarinet Mouthpiece 13 Series
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A Bb clarinet mouthpiece with a wide 1.195mm tip and medium-long facing, aimed at players who want more volume and flexibility than a stock piece.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Students moving off a factory mouthpiece who want a real upgrade
- Players who want a fuller, louder sound with more give
- Jazz or lead playing where pitch bending and flexibility matter
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Classical players wanting a tight, closed, resistant setup
- Beginners with an unformed embouchure — the open tip tires them fast
- Anyone needing a complete kit, since no ligature is included
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-long facing
The curve where the reed leaves the rail is longer, so response is broader and the reed has more room to vibrate.
Detail 03
Ebonite body
Hard rubber. Warmer and less bright than crystal or metal, and it won't shock the reed on cold days.
Detail 04
Wide tip plus medium-long facing
This pairing wants a softer reed than you'd use on a close mouthpiece. Most players drop half a strength or a full one.
Detail 05
No ligature included
Budget separately for a ligature and cap. Your existing one may not fit this blank's dimensions.
Detail 06
13 Series
Vandoren's American-pitch line, cut for A=440 rather than the higher European tuning standard.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01No ligature or cap comes with it — add both to your order
- 02Try a lighter reed strength first; your current one may feel stiff
- 03Ebonite discolors with sunlight and heat — keep 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 a B40?
Most players go softer than they'd use on a close mouthpiece. If you're on a 3.5 now, start with a 3 and adjust from there.
02Does it come with a ligature?
No. You'll need to supply your own ligature and cap.
03Is the B40 good for a beginner?
It's a lot of mouthpiece for a first year. The 1.195mm tip demands steady air and a developed embouchure. Better as a second-year-and-up upgrade.
04Will my current ligature fit?
Not guaranteed. Ligature fit depends on the mouthpiece blank's shape and diameter, so check yours against it or plan on buying a matching one.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Material
- Ebonite
3 detailsOther
- Ligature
- Not Included
- Facing
- Med. Long
- Tip
- 119.5
