Detail 01
119.5 tip opening
Fairly open for a clarinet. Takes a softer reed and more air, and gives more pitch and volume flexibility.
Product detailSKU #1274228081122
VandorenB45 Series Bb Clarinet Mouthpiece Profile 88 - B45
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Vandoren's B45 in the Profile 88 beak, ebonite, medium-long facing. A common step up from a stock student clarinet mouthpiece.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Students moving off the mouthpiece that came with the clarinet
- Players who want a freer-blowing, flexible response
- Anyone already on a Profile 88 beak angle wanting a familiar feel
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players who want maximum resistance and a tight, focused core
- Anyone happy on a 13 Series or traditional 85-degree beak
- Buyers with no ligature or cap on hand
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
Profile 88 beak
88-degree beak angle instead of the traditional 85. Sits differently under the top teeth and changes the mouthpiece angle.
Detail 03
Medium long facing
The reed leaves the table gradually. Broadens the response and makes the low register speak more easily.
Detail 04
Ebonite
Hard rubber, the standard material. Machines consistently and feels warmer in the mouth than plastic. Fades if left in sunlight.
Detail 05
Ligature not included
You supply the ligature and cap. Not every ligature fits every mouthpiece body, so match the size.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Ligature and cap are not included — budget for those
- 02Open tip pairs best with softer reeds than you likely use now
- 03The 88 beak changes your angle; give it a week
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What reed strength should I use?
Something softer than you use on a close-tip mouthpiece. The 119.5 opening does more of the work, so a stiff reed makes it feel heavy and stuffy.
02What is the difference between Profile 88 and the standard B45?
The beak angle. Profile 88 uses an 88-degree beak versus the traditional 85, which changes how the mouthpiece sits under your top teeth and the angle you hold the clarinet.
03Will my current ligature fit?
Maybe. No ligature is included, and fit depends on the ligature's size and shape. Check it against the mouthpiece body before playing.
04Is this a good upgrade from a student mouthpiece?
Yes, that is the usual reason people buy it. Expect more air needed and more flexibility than the piece packed with a beginner clarinet.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
3 detailsBody & build
- Fingerboard Material
- Ebonite Tip Opening: 119.5 mm
- Material
- Ebonite
- Color
- B45
3 detailsOther
- Tip Opening
- 119.5 mm
- Ligature
- Not Included
- Facing
- Medium Long
