Vandoren BD4 Bb Clarinet Black Diamond Mouthpiece

The latest addition to the Black Diamond series is now the BD2 & BD6 available in 13 series (440Hz pitch) too.

Thanks to its very small tip opening it enables the full and round sound of the Black Diamond coupled with the table of the M13 Lyre, know for its playing qualities of precision and purity.

HD ebonite is a high density ebonite of musical quality produced exclusively for Vandoren. This material is the fruit of years of Vandoren's research and development. Its physical properties reinforce the natural acoustic qualities of our standard ebonite while optimizing the playing experience and player's sensation.

The Opinion of the Vandoren Experts: This mouthpieces shares that same sound qualities as the BD5 and has a remarkable ease of emission and articulation. The Black Diamond Ebonite mouthpiece features a new internal and external design. These developments offer the musician a full sound, rich in depth and color, especially in the upper register of the clarinet.

Opening 1/100 mm: 115.5 

Facing Length: Medium Long 

Instrument: Bb clarinet

Series: Black Diamond Mouthpieces

Mentonniere Traditionnelle & Profile 88

The difference between "Profile 88" and Traditional mouthpieces is in the exterior angle of the beak. Therefore, the musician is free to choose the model which suits their purpose in terms of best playing position, easiest sound projection, greatest playing comfort, and the most controllable and precise articulation.

High Density Ebonite, what is it?

HD ebonite is a high density ebonite of musical quality produced exclusively for Vandoren. This material is the fruit of years of Vandoren's research and development.

Its physical properties re-enforce the natural acoustic qualities of our standard ebonite while optimizing the playing experience and player's sensation.

- The projection is excellent

- The sound is full bodied and rich throughout the entire range of the clarinet

- Articulation is easy and precise

- The musician has greater control and comfort regardless of the dynamic

The HD Ebonite is 100% of natural origin and certified non toxic, adhering to the strict Directive Europeenne EU2009/48/EC, annex II, partie III, like all standard ebonite of musical quality used by Vandoren for nearly a century.