Detail 01
119.5 tip opening
That is 1.195mm, open for a clarinet. Pairs with softer reeds; a stiff reed here feels like a wall.
Product detailSKU #1274228081082
VandorenB45 Dot Bb Clarinet Mouthpiece Profile 88
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Bb clarinet mouthpiece in ebonite, long facing and a 1.19mm tip. An open, free-blowing setup for players moving off a stock mouthpiece.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Players who want a more open blow than a stock mouthpiece gives
- Anyone who prefers softer reeds and more air
- Upgrading the mouthpiece before spending on a new clarinet
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players committed to hard reeds — this tip fights them
- Beginners still building embouchure control on a close-tip piece
- Anyone needing a ligature included in the 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.
Detail 02
Long facing
More reed is free to vibrate. You get flexibility and range of colour, but it asks for steadier air.
Detail 03
Ebonite body
Hard rubber. Warmer feel than moulded plastic, but it discolours and can warp with heat or sunlight.
Detail 04
Ligature not included
You supply the ligature and cap. Your current one may not sit right on this body — check before playing.
Detail 05
Profile 88 beak
A different beak angle from the standard profile, so the mouthpiece meets your top teeth at a new angle.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Budget for a ligature and cap on top of the price.
- 02Expect to drop about half a reed strength to match the open tip.
- 03Clean with lukewarm water only. Hot water and sunlight ruin ebonite.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What reed strength should I use with this?
Go softer than you would on a close-tip mouthpiece. Start half a strength below what you play now, then adjust once you have played it in for a few sessions.
02Does it come with a ligature?
No. The mouthpiece ships on its own, so you need a ligature and cap. Check that your existing one fits this body before your next rehearsal.
03Is this an upgrade over the mouthpiece with my student clarinet?
It is a different setup rather than a straight upgrade — ebonite, a long facing and an open tip. Most players find it freer blowing, but it needs more air control.
04How do I clean it?
Lukewarm water and mild soap, then dry it. Never hot water, never a dishwasher, and keep it out of direct sun. Heat warps ebonite and dulls the finish.
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
- Long
- Tip
- 119.5
