VandorenBD4 Black Diamond Ebonite Bb Clarinet Mouthpiece Traditional
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Vandoren’s BD4 is a traditional ebonite mouthpiece for Bb clarinet. Its revised inner and outer contours are intended to produce a full sound with depth and color, particularly higher on the instrument. The response is described as easy to start and articulate, which is useful when passages need clear note beginnings. It has a medium-long facing, a 115.5 tip opening, and a stated reed recommendation of strength 3–3.5.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Clarinet passages needing quick response and defined articulation in the upper register.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Confirm that your preferred reeds are within the stated 3–3.5 strength recommendation.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What reed strength is recommended for the BD4?
Vandoren recommends reeds in strengths 3 through 3.5.
02What is the BD4’s facing length?
It has a medium-long facing.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Black
1 detailsSize & weight
- Facing Length
- Medium Long
3 detailsOther
- Tip Opening
- 115,5
- Code
- CM1004
- Recommended Reed Strength
- 3-3.5
