Everything you need to know about the Vandoren BD5 Bb clarinet mouthpiece pack
A complete pack for Bb clarinet, including the Black Diamond BD5 mouthpiece, an M/O ligature, a mouthpiece cap and 10 Traditional reeds in strength 2.5. An ebonite mouthpiece designed to deliver a round, dense and focused sound, particularly appreciated in the classical repertoire. A 1.13 mm tip opening and a medium-length top provide a stable response, crisp articulation and precise control over dynamics. A lightweight ligature that holds the reed consistently while promoting its freedom to vibrate.
Black Diamond BD5: the Vandoren mouthpiece with a “high-end” spirit
The Vandoren Black Diamond BD5 Bb clarinet mouthpiece holds a special place in the French brand’s range. Its distinctive profile and internal design are engineered to guide the air column efficiently and promote a focused tone. Vandoren is a benchmark among clarinettists for the consistency of its mouthpieces, ligatures and reeds. With the Black Diamond series, the brand offers a refined playing experience combining ease of response, precision and tonal richness.
This pack brings together the essentials for playing straight away under good conditions: the BD5 mouthpiece, the M/O ligature with its plastic mouthpiece cap, and a box of 10 Traditional reeds in strength 2.5. It is a cohesive solution for equipping or replacing the mouthpiece setup of a Bb clarinet.
A set for classical clarinettists, from the conservatoire to the stage
The Vandoren BD5 is primarily aimed at intermediate, advanced or demanding clarinettists looking for a mouthpiece that offers a controlled playing feel. It is particularly well suited to the conservatoire, chamber music, wind orchestra and solo repertoire—musical settings where intonation, consistency and refined attacks play an essential role. Its balanced response makes it possible to maintain an even emission in passages
Technical specifications
| Category | Other | Use | B-flat clarinet |
| Type | Other | Quantity | 10 |
| Mouthpiece model | Black Diamond BD5 | Top | medium length |
| Compatibility | Bb clarinet | Model | Vandoren M/O |
| Mouthpiece material | ebonite | Function | stable reed holding with light tightening |
| Finishing | polished areas with raw top | Mouthpiece cap | plastic |
| Tip opening | 1.13 mm | Strength | 2.5 |