Vandoren MOUTHPIECE - B45 - CM308
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A Vandoren Classic, at the Heart of the Clarinet Range
Vandoren has established itself as an essential brand in the clarinet world, both for reeds and mouthpieces. The B45 fits into this tradition: a model designed to suit a wide range of clarinetists, offering stable and predictable behavior while allowing room to shape your own sound. The brand offers some of its mouthpieces with different ligatures so that each musician can find the most comfortable and effective angle of support.
For Which Clarinetist and Styles?
The Vandoren B45 for Bb clarinet is aimed at both intermediate and advanced players seeking a reliable and versatile mouthpiece. Its intermediate tip opening facilitates adaptation, whether you play classical, wind orchestra, pop, or in more eclectic contexts. It is a relevant choice if you want a mouthpiece capable of evolving with your embouchure without locking you into a too marked aesthetic.
Sound and Design
With its 1.195 mm tip opening and medium-long facing, the B45 aims for a very musical compromise: easy response, balanced timbre, and good dynamic shading capability. The medium-long facing promotes a consistent response and clear articulation while maintaining a feeling of support. The ebonite, carefully shaped and polished (with the facing intentionally left raw), provides a precise sensation at the reed contact and contributes to a homogeneous projection across all registers.
Recommended Compatible Accessories
This mouthpiece is sold without ligature or mouthpiece cap : be sure to add a ligature and mouthpiece cap compatible with Bb clarinet in Vandoren/standard Bb clarinet size, as well as a case or protective pouch to secure the mouthpiece during transport.
Technical specifications
| Category | Bb clarinet | Style | traditional |
| Material | Hard rubber | Color | Black |
| Opening | 1,195 mm | Finishing | Glossy |
| Nickel | No | Recommended V12 reed strength | 3 to 3.5+ |
| Tip opening | 1.195 mm | Recommended 56 RUE LEPIC reed strength | 3 to 3.5 |
| Facing length | medium-long | Recommended V21 reed strength | 3 to 3.5+ |
| Recommended Traditional reed strength | 2.5 to 3.5 | ||
Questions frequently asked
Is the Vandoren B45 CM308 mouthpiece suitable for the Bb clarinet?
This model is designed for the Bb clarinet and has a 1.195 mm tip opening. Its medium-long lay promotes a steady sound and clear articulation.
Which reed strengths are recommended with a Vandoren B45?
Vandoren Traditional reeds are recommended in strengths 2.5 to 3.5. The V12 and V21 series are suitable from 3 to 3.5+, while the 56 RUE LEPIC reeds work well in strengths 3 to 3.5.
Is the B45 mouthpiece appropriate for classical and wind orchestra music?
Its intermediate 1.195 mm tip opening allows it to adapt well to classical, wind orchestra, and popular music repertoires.
What material is the B45 mouthpiece made of?
The mouthpiece is made of ebonite, featuring a polished black finish. The table is left raw to ensure proper contact with the reed.
Is a ligature included with the Vandoren B45 mouthpiece?
No ligature or mouthpiece cap is included. A ligature and mouthpiece cap compatible with the Bb clarinet, in Vandoren or standard size, are required. A pouch or protective case can also be added for transport.
