Selmer Eb C85 120 CLARINET MOUTHPIECE
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What you need to know
What you need to know
- Easy and centered response : a mouthpiece designed to play "in tune" quickly, with stable response.
- Round and balanced tone : a subtle compromise between warmth, clarity, and homogeneity.
- Flexibility and precision : clear articulation that notably facilitates staccato.
- Selmer manufacturing : consistency and regularity in production, in the "great tradition" spirit of the brand.
Manufacturer Information
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Henri SELMER Paris
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A Selmer Mouthpiece Designed for Controlled Sound Aesthetics
Founded in 1885, the house of Henri SELMER Paris began by manufacturing reeds and mouthpieces before becoming an essential reference for wind instruments and accessories. The brand has evolved its production by relying on modern machining processes in its workshops in Mantes-la-Ville, achieving remarkable precision and stability from one piece to another. Today, Selmer clarinet mouthpieces are part of a deliberately varied range, designed to meet different sound aesthetics and personal preferences depending on morphology, reed, and blowing technique.
Who Is the C85 For?
The C85 mouthpiece is aimed at serious beginners, intermediate, and advanced clarinetists seeking comfortable playability and a balanced sound without harshness. Its ease of response makes it an excellent choice for working on consistency, intonation, and articulation, whether in classical music, wind orchestra, brass band, or variety repertoire. Its precise attack and flexibility also suit those who want a clean and well-detached staccato.
Sound and Design
The C85 is described as centered and easy to play : the air "grabs" quickly, which helps stabilize attacks and achieve comfortable vibration with a wide range of reeds. Its balance between timbre and roundness promotes a full sound with good homogeneity across registers. Its barrel chamber contributes to this sense of density and coherence, while the 18 mm table and indicated opening guide the feel (flexibility, resistance, ease of articulation) depending on the chosen reed strength.
Recommended Compatible Accessories
The mouthpiece comes with a mouthpiece patch. The ligature and mouthpiece cap are not included: you can add a clarinet-compatible ligature and mouthpiece cap suitable for the mouthpiece size, as well as a swab for instrument maintenance.
Technical specifications
| Category | Eb clarinet | Color | Black |
| Material | Hard rubber | ||
| Opening 120 | 1.15 mm | Mouthpiece patch | included |
| Chamber | barrel | Not included | ligature and mouthpiece cap |
| Top length | 18 mm | Product subject to a specific right of withdrawal | for hygiene reasons, if the product has been opened, it must be free of any signs of use in order to qualify for a withdrawal and be eligible for a refund or exchange. |
| Type | clarinet mouthpiece | ||
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I have been using a C85/120 for over 20 years on my CLAR B Prestige/Festival BC.
I replaced the B44 Vandoren on my CLAR Eb Prestige BC with a C85/120.
The reeds are 56 Lepic Vandoren whose heel I resaw: the result, a full, round sound that is easy to emit, robust and with impeccable accuracy.
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Questions frequently asked
Is the Selmer C85 120 compatible with an Eb clarinet?
This mouthpiece is designed for the Eb clarinet and features a 120 opening of 1.15 mm.
What sound does this ebony mouthpiece produce?
The barrel-shaped chamber promotes a centered tone and a warm sound. The black ebonite contributes to the design of this mouthpiece intended for easy response.
Which reed strength should be chosen with a 1.15 mm opening?
The choice of reed strength depends on the desired feel, the player's physiology, and blowing technique. The 18 mm table and the 1.15 mm opening affect flexibility, resistance, and articulation. This mouthpiece is reported to be compatible with a wide range of reeds.
Is the C85 120 suitable for starting on the Eb clarinet?
This model is suitable for serious beginners as well as intermediate and advanced players. Its ease of response helps with developing consistency, intonation, and attacks.
What accessories are included with the mouthpiece?
A mouthpiece patch is provided. The ligature and cap are not included; these accessories must be selected in a size compatible with a clarinet mouthpiece.
