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Bb clarinet
Fits Bb soprano clarinets. It will not seat correctly in an Eb, alto, bass or contrabass barrel.
Product detailSKU #1274228081647
VandorenM13 Bb Clarinet Mouthpiece
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Vandoren's M13 mouthpiece for Bb soprano clarinet. A step up from the piece bundled with a student horn, without replacing the instrument.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Students moving past the mouthpiece their rental clarinet shipped with
- Concert band players who want a consistent, repeatable setup
- Anyone whose current mouthpiece is chipped or worn at the tip
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Bass, alto, Eb or A clarinet players — wrong instrument
- Players wanting a wide-open jazz facing for bending pitch
- Someone who already plays a matched pro mouthpiece and reed combination
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.
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M13 model name
The name identifies one specific facing and tip opening, so a replacement years later plays the same.
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Mouthpiece only
Your existing ligature and cap carry over if they fit a standard Bb clarinet mouthpiece body.
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$142.50
Component-level upgrade. Changes response and reed feel far more than a new case or swab would.
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Vandoren
Same maker as the reeds most players already use, so reed strength charts line up with the mouthpiece.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01No reed, ligature or cap included — bring your own or buy separately
- 02Reed strength often needs adjusting after a mouthpiece change
- 03Check the ligature actually clamps this body before your next rehearsal
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Will this fit my Bb clarinet?
Yes, it is cut for Bb soprano clarinet and seats on a standard Bb barrel. It will not work on Eb, alto, bass or contrabass clarinets.
02Does it come with a ligature?
No. This is the mouthpiece alone. Most standard Bb clarinet ligatures and caps will fit, but check yours before your next playing session.
03What reed strength should I use with it?
Reed strength is personal and often shifts after a mouthpiece change. Start with what you play now, then try a half step up or down.
04Is this an upgrade over a stock student mouthpiece?
Yes. Stock mouthpieces included with student clarinets are the cheapest part of the instrument, and replacing one is the usual first upgrade.
