Vandoren 13 Series M30 Lyre Profile 88 Bb Clarinet Mouthpiece vs Vandoren Bb clarinet mouthpiece and reeds
Overall winner: Vandoren 13 Series M30 Lyre Profile 88 Bb Clarinet Mouthpiece
Vandoren 13 Series M30 Lyre Profile 88 Bb Clarinet Mouthpiece
Clarinet mouthpiece with long facing and Profile 88 beak for 440 Hz. Noted for improved tonal quality and ease of play, with sturdiness for intermediate players
Pros
- improved tonal quality
- ease of play
- sturdiness for intermediate players
- works with Vandoren reeds #3-#4
Cons
- tip opening 113.5 (1/100mm) noted as specification only
Vandoren Bb clarinet mouthpiece and reeds
Mouthpiece with balanced timbre and warm sound, paired with flexible reeds for Bb clarinet. Customers note rich, dark tone and ease of play, with improved articulation
Pros
- flexible mouthpiece tension with balanced timbre
- rich, warm tone
- easy to play with articulate response
- reeds offer excellent register response
Cons
- mixed views on value for money
Head-to-Head
| Criteria | Winner |
|---|---|
| Price | Vandoren |
| Durability | Vandoren |
| Versatility | Tie |
| User Reviews | Vandoren |