Detail 01
1.27 mm tip opening
Relatively close. Easier to control and less tiring, and it pairs well with medium to medium-hard reeds.
Product detailSKU #1274228081537
VandorenB45 Lyre Bb Clarinet Mouthpiece Traditional
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Traditional-facing ebonite mouthpiece for Bb clarinet, medium-long facing with a 1.27mm tip. For students and intermediate players upgrading from a stock mouthpiece.
Strong match
Who this is for
- School clarinetists replacing the mouthpiece that shipped with a rental
- Concert band and orchestral playing where a centered tone matters
- Players wanting more resistance and control than a stock piece gives
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Anyone needing a ligature and cap ready to play
- Players on Eb, bass, or A clarinet
- Jazz players chasing a bright, wide-open sound
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 reed contacts the rail over a longer curve, which smooths response across registers and helps low-register attacks speak.
Detail 03
Ebonite body
Hard rubber. Warmer and less brittle-sounding than plastic, and it will not crack from normal playing temperature swings.
Detail 04
Traditional series
Vandoren's classical-leaning line. Aimed at a focused, centered tone rather than a loud or edgy one.
Detail 05
Bb clarinet fit
Sized for standard Bb soprano clarinet only. It will not seat correctly on Eb, A, or bass instruments.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01No ligature or cap included — you will need both to play
- 02Reed strength usually needs rethinking; many players move up a half step
- 03Ebonite discolors in sunlight and dislikes hot cars
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Does this come with a ligature?
No. The mouthpiece ships on its own, so plan on a ligature and cap. Your existing ligature may fit, since the blank uses standard Bb clarinet dimensions.
02What reed strength works with the B45 Lyre?
The 1.27mm tip is on the closer side, which suits medium to medium-hard reeds. Players commonly land in the 3 to 3.5 range and adjust from there.
03Is this a step up from a stock student mouthpiece?
Yes. Ebonite and a properly finished facing give more consistent response and a more centered tone than the molded plastic pieces included with beginner instruments.
04Will this fit my bass clarinet?
No. This is cut for Bb soprano clarinet. Bass, Eb, and A clarinets use different mouthpiece dimensions and need their own pieces.
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
- Medium Long
- Tip
- 1.27 mm
