Vandoren BLACK DIAMOND 5 - CM1005

Name: BLACK DIAMOND 5 - CM1005
Brand: Vandoren
SKU: 206967
Price: 133.00 EUR
Availability: InStock
Rating: 5.0 (7 reviews)

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Essential Information About the Vandoren Black Diamond BD5 Mouthpiece

Mouthpiece for Bb clarinet with a round, compact, and deep sound, particularly appreciated in classical repertoire.
Easy and stable response, with a secure feel even in the upper register.
Black Diamond design: a carefully balanced blend of playing comfort, consistency, and projection.
High-quality ebonite and precise finish, true to Vandoren's craftsmanship.

BLACK DIAMOND 5 - CM1005

133,00 €VAT incl.

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Black Diamond: Vandoren's "High-End" Approach

The Vandoren Black Diamond BD5 is part of a distinct series within the French manufacturer's range: a recognizable exterior design and an internal architecture engineered for efficient airflow, serving a focused sound. Over the years, Vandoren has established itself as a benchmark for the consistency of manufacturing of its clarinet mouthpieces, and the Black Diamond series targets musicians seeking a more "refined" feel, both in comfort and sound stability.

A Bb Clarinet Mouthpiece Designed for Classical Music, from Conservatory to Stage

The BD5 primarily targets clarinetists of intermediate to advanced level (and discerning musicians) who want a homogeneous sound, good intonation, and fine control of dynamics. It is particularly well-suited to contexts where clarity and stability are essential: conservatory, wind orchestra, chamber music, and solo repertoire. Its reassuring response also helps maintain consistent sound production when fatigue sets in or during exposed passages.

Timbre, Response, and Design: Roundness, Density, and Control

With a 1.13 mm tip opening and a medium-length table, the Vandoren BD5 offers a very musical compromise: the attack remains clean, the response is immediate, and the feel stays stable across registers. The timbre is characteristically "classical": round, full, and focused, with a compact projection that promotes precision and consistency without hardening the sound.

Made of ebonite, the mouthpiece provides a comfortable and consistent embouchure. The finish combines polished areas with a raw table, a choice aimed at ensuring reliable contact between the reed and the table (a key factor for response, intonation, and dynamic stability).

Recommended Compatible Accessories

To fully exploit the BD5's potential, you can pair it with Vandoren reeds following the recommended strengths below (Traditional, V12, 56 Rue Lepic, V21 ranges). The precise choice will then depend on your clarinet, ligature, and especially your embouchure.

Technical specifications

Category	Bb clarinet	Style	classic
Material	Hard rubber	Color	Black
Opening	1,13 mm	Finishing	Glossy

Nickel	No	Recommended V12 reed strengths	3 to 3.5+
Table length	medium	Recommended 56 RUE LEPIC reed strengths	3 to 3.5+
Recommended Traditional reed strengths	3 to 3.5	Recommended V21 reed strengths	3 to 3.5+

Customer reviews

What customers say

Summarized and selected by AI from recent customer reviews

Customers praised this clarinet mouthpiece for its "exceptional depth of sound" and "round, compact tone." Shoppers noted it produces a "full, warm sound" that's easy to play, with improved high register performance. One customer described the sound as "powerful but warm" and "velvety." All reviews were highly positive.

Review highlights

“Really excellent mouthpiece. Full, round sound that's easy to produce.”
“Fantastic sound: powerful but warm. High notes play better than my B40L.”
“Exceptional sound depth, round and compact tone, perfect balance.”

Based on 7 reviews

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Eric S.21/09/2016

I went from a B45 mouthpiece with a classic ligature and standard Vandoren reeds to this BD5 mouthpiece with a Vandoren M/O ligature and Vandoren V12 reeds: pure happiness!
The first hour of use, I said to myself: nothing new here, I play neither better nor worse than before this change... but, very quickly, and now after several weeks of use, I am really won over and amazed by the sound rendering of this mouthpiece/ligature/reed combination. When Vandoren writes on the mouthpiece case “an exceptional depth of sound, a round and compact sound, the perfect balance”, I must say that it is exactly that. In the low and medium range, this is particularly true, even when playing pianissimo. This mouthpiece offers real homogeneity in all registers and a real added value for the quality of the sound emitted.
I highly recommend the adoption of this mouthpiece!
FYI, I have no relationship with Vandoren and I am no longer a clarinet professional.
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edmond g.04/04/2024

A really good mouthpiece. Compared to a 5RV, on the same clarinet, the same reed and the same clarinetist, we go from a slightly nasal sound to a full, round sound that is easy to get out of. This mouthpiece is a real success
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François23/12/2021

Combined with a semi-rigid Brancher ligature, the sound is fantastic: powerful but warm. The treble sounds better than on my B40L. Thanks to Vandoren and Woodbrass.
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Frédéric R.21/01/2016

Great mouthpiece Very round, “velvet” sound, perhaps a little less bodied than a CL4.
Easy and solid treble To try it is to adopt it.
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AnonymeVerified31/10/2026

The sound is actually much softer and rounder. Exactly what I was looking for 😁👍
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Questions frequently asked

Is the Vandoren Black Diamond BD5 suitable for a standard Bb clarinet?

This model is designed for the Bb clarinet and follows a classical approach. Its 1.13 mm tip opening and medium facing promote stable response and a centered tone.

What is the tip opening of the BD5 mouthpiece?

The stated tip opening is 1.13 mm. This measurement is associated with a medium facing length.

Which Vandoren reeds should be used with the BD5?

Traditional reeds are recommended in strengths 3 to 3.5. For the V12, 56 Rue Lepic, and V21 series, the indicated strengths range from 3 to 3.5+.

Is the Black Diamond BD5 mouthpiece suitable for conservatory and orchestral use?

Thanks to its round timbre and compact projection, it is suitable for conservatory settings, wind orchestra, and chamber music. Its immediate response supports consistent sound production in exposed passages. It is mainly intended for intermediate to advanced clarinetists.

What material is the Vandoren BD5 mouthpiece made of?

Manufactured from ebonite, it offers a consistent embouchure feel. The finish combines polished areas with a raw facing surface for reed contact.

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