Detail 01
102 tip opening
1.02mm — a close tip. Gives resistance you can lean on, with tighter control of pitch and attacks.
Product detailSKU #1274228081415
VandorenSeries M13 Lyre Bb Clarinet Mouthpiece
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Ebonite Bb clarinet mouthpiece with a 1.02mm tip opening. Built for classical playing where control and centered pitch matter more than volume.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Concert band and orchestral clarinet sections
- Students stepping up from a stock plastic mouthpiece
- Players who want stable pitch and clean articulation
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Loud jazz or klezmer playing needing a wide-open tip
- Players who prefer soft reeds and minimal resistance
- Bass or Eb clarinet — this is Bb only
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
Close tip and reed strength
Close tips pair with harder reeds. Expect to move up in strength from a wide-open piece.
Detail 03
Ebonite body
Hard rubber. Warmer and less pitch-sensitive to temperature swings than the plastic on a student horn.
Detail 04
Bb clarinet fit
Sized to a standard Bb barrel. It will not seat on bass, Eb or A-clarinet setups without the matching size.
Detail 05
Ebonite care
Dulls and can discolor in sunlight or hot cars. Swab it out and it stays true for years.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Ligature, cap and reeds are not included
- 02The cork may need grease or a light sand to seat
- 03A close tip feels stuffy at first if you play soft reeds
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What reed strength works with the M13 Lyre?
Harder than you would use on an open jazz piece. The 1.02mm tip wants a firm reed to speak fully — most players land in the 3 to 4 range.
02Is this a big upgrade over a stock student mouthpiece?
Yes. Tuning steadies, attacks clean up and the tone centers. It is the single change that does the most for a student horn.
03Will it fit my clarinet?
It fits standard Bb clarinets from any maker — mouthpieces are not brand-specific. Bass, Eb and alto clarinets need their own size.
04Does it come with a ligature?
No. You will need a Bb clarinet ligature and cap. Whatever fits your current mouthpiece will almost certainly fit this one.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Fingerboard Material
- Ebonite Tip: 102
