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13 Series
Cut for the lower A=440 pitch standard used in the US, rather than the A=442 common in Europe.
Product detailSKU #1274228081065
VandorenM30 Series Bb Clarinet Mouthpiece M30 - 13 Series
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A Bb clarinet mouthpiece for players replacing the stock piece that came with a student horn, or standardizing on American A=440 pitch.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Upgrading off the plastic mouthpiece bundled with a student clarinet
- Concert band and orchestra work tuned to A=440
- Players who want more control without buying a new clarinet
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Ensembles tuning to A=442 — the standard M30 fits better
- Bass or Eb clarinet, which take different mouthpieces
- First-month beginners still building embouchure basics
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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Bb clarinet fit
Standard Bb clarinet taper, so it also seats on an A clarinet. It will not fit bass or Eb.
Detail 03
Mouthpiece only
No reed, ligature or cap. Any standard Bb clarinet ligature and cap will clamp on it.
Detail 04
$142.50
Pro-tier price on a part that outlasts the horn — it moves with you to your next clarinet.
Detail 05
M30 facing
Tip opening and facing length are matched as a pair, so reed strength usually has to be re-tested after switching.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Expect to re-test reed strength; try a half step softer first
- 02Reuse your existing ligature and cap if they fit the shank
- 03Confirm your ensemble tunes to 440, not 442, before choosing this version
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What is the difference between the M30 and the M30 13 Series?
The 13 Series is cut for A=440, the American pitch standard. The regular M30 is set up for A=442, used across much of Europe. Same model otherwise.
02Does it come with a ligature and cap?
No. It is the mouthpiece alone. Any standard Bb clarinet ligature and cap will fit, so most players keep the ones they already own.
03Will this fit my clarinet?
It fits any standard Bb clarinet barrel, and an A clarinet uses the same taper. Bass, Eb and contra clarinets need their own mouthpieces.
04What reed strength should I use with it?
Reed and mouthpiece work as a pair, so plan on adjusting. Start with the strength you play now, then move a half step in whichever direction feels stuffy or thin.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- 13 Series
