Vandoren B40 PROFILE 88 - CM3078
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A Vandoren Classic, Available in "Profile 88" Version
Vandoren is one of the most renowned brands in the clarinet world, notably due to the consistency of its reeds and the rigor of its research and development. The B40 fits within this tradition: a mouthpiece designed for precision and stability, here in the Profile 88 variant, which does not change the acoustics of the mouthpiece but adjusts the chin rest angle. The result: you primarily choose embouchure comfort and an instrument position better suited to your morphology and habits.
For Which Clarinetist and Playing Situations?
This Bb clarinet mouthpiece is aimed at intermediate to advanced clarinetists seeking a reliable model, particularly suitable for classical music (orchestra, conservatory, chamber music). Its design emphasizes sound control and precision, making it an excellent choice for passages requiring clean articulation and stable intonation. The Profile 88 version is especially suitable for those who want a thinner mouthpiece feel under the lip, with a more comfortable placement.
Sound and Design
The Vandoren B40 Profile 88 is known for delivering a compact and centered sound, with beautiful homogeneity across registers and controlled projection. Its 1.195 mm tip opening combined with a medium-long facing promotes secure response and controlled playing, highly appreciated in the classical aesthetic. Made of ebonite, it offers comfortable contact and excellent stability: the refined finish highlights a material carefully worked to preserve precision of support, while the table is intentionally left raw to avoid any alteration caused by excessive polishing.
Recommended Compatible Accessories
This mouthpiece is sold without ligature or mouthpiece cap : you will therefore need to provide a ligature and cap suitable for a Bb clarinet (compatibility depending on the exact model and ligature shape). Regarding reeds, the recommended strengths below provide a coherent starting point for adjustment, depending on your response and desired resistance.
Technical specifications
| Category | Bb clarinet | Style | classic |
| Material | Hard rubber | Color | Black |
| Opening | 1,195 mm | Finishing | Glossy |
| Nickel | No | Recommended Traditional reed strengths | 2 to 3 |
| Tip opening | 1.195 mm | Recommended V12 reed strengths | 2.5 to 3.5 |
| Facing length | medium-long | Recommended 56 RUE LEPIC reed strengths | 2.5 to 3.5 |
| Particularity | same facing as the B45, with a wider tip rail | Recommended V21 reed strengths | 2.5 to 3.5 |
| Sound result | compact and centered sound | ||
Questions frequently asked
Is the Vandoren B40 Profile 88 suitable for the Bb clarinet?
This mouthpiece is specifically designed for the Bb clarinet and is intended for a classical playing aesthetic.
What difference does the Profile 88 make on this mouthpiece?
The Profile 88 version changes the angle of the chin rest without altering the acoustics of the mouthpiece. It provides a finer sensation under the lip and can promote a more comfortable instrument positioning depending on the player's anatomy.
What kind of sound does the 1.195 mm tip opening produce?
The 1.195 mm tip opening, combined with a medium-long facing, promotes controlled sound production. The wider facing, with the same facing length as the B45, contributes to a compact and centered tone.
Which reeds should be used with a B40 Profile 88 mouthpiece?
Vandoren Traditional reeds are recommended in strengths 2 to 3. For the V12, 56 Rue Lepic, and V21 ranges, recommended strengths are from 2.5 to 3.5.
Is a ligature provided with the mouthpiece?
No ligature or mouthpiece cap is included. These accessories need to be provided separately in a size suitable for a Bb clarinet mouthpiece.
