Vandoren 5RV - CM301
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Vandoren 5RV: a benchmark in the clarinet mouthpiece range
Choosing a mouthpiece is a crucial step in shaping your sound and playing comfort. The Vandoren 5RV follows the tradition of the brand's "classic" models, designed to offer a very reliable compromise between ease of playing, stability, and musicality. Vandoren, a globally recognized French manufacturer, has established itself through consistent manufacturing standards and historic expertise on the mouthpiece + reed duo, which has become a reference for clarinetists.
For which clarinetist and styles?
The Vandoren 5RV is especially suited for advanced beginners, intermediate, and experienced clarinetists seeking a reassuring mouthpiece that is easy to handle and consistent across all registers. It is very well suited for classical and traditional repertoires, as well as for playing in orchestras, wind ensembles, or chamber music, where a clean attack, clear articulation, and stable intonation are expected.
Sound and design
Made of ebonite, the 5RV offers a pleasant contact and homogeneous response. Its 1.065 mm tip opening combined with a medium short facing promotes a sense of control, with articulation generally easier to stabilize and a clear response even in soft dynamics. The ebonite, processed in several stages and polished on the exterior, contributes to a refined finish, while the table is intentionally left raw to preserve the precision of the contact surface with the reed.
Recommended compatible accessories
This mouthpiece is sold without ligature or mouthpiece cap : plan to use a ligature and a mouthpiece cap compatible with a standard Bb clarinet mouthpiece. Regarding reeds, Vandoren recommends strengths adapted to the facing (see below), which helps quickly find a balance between resistance, projection, and comfort.
Technical specifications
| Category | Bb clarinet | Style | traditional |
| Material | Hard rubber | Color | Black |
| Opening | 1,065 mm | Finishing | Glossy |
| Nickel | No | Recommended V12 reeds strength | 3.5 to 4 |
| Tip opening | 1.065 mm | Recommended 56 RUE LEPIC reeds strength | 3.5 to 4 |
| Facing length | medium short | Recommended V21 reeds strength | 3.5 to 4 |
| Recommended Traditional reeds strength | 3 to 4 | ||
Questions frequently asked
Is the Vandoren 5RV suitable for a Bb clarinet?
This mouthpiece is designed for Bb clarinet and follows a standard size compatible with ligatures and caps intended for this category.
What is the tip opening of the 5RV mouthpiece?
The opening is 1.065 mm. Combined with a medium-short facing, it promotes control of sound production and articulation stability.
Which reeds should be used with this Vandoren mouthpiece?
Traditional reeds are recommended in strengths 3 to 4. For V12, 56 Rue Lepic, and V21 cuts, the recommended strengths are 3.5 to 4.
Is the mouthpiece supplied with a ligature and cap?
No ligature or cap is provided. A ligature and cap for a standard Bb clarinet mouthpiece must be obtained separately.
What material is the mouthpiece made of?
Made of black ebonite, this model features a polished exterior finish while its table is left raw for contact with the reed.
