Vandoren BD6 HD Black Diamond Bb Clarinet Mouthpiece

The Opinion of the Vandoren Experts: The sound and playing characteristics enhanced by the acoustic qualities of the HD ebonite!

Opening 1/100 mm: 121.5

Facing Length: Medium

Instrument: Bb Clarinet

Series: High Density Ebonite Clarinet Mouthpiece

Vandoren has developed the "13 series" mouthpiece specifically for American clarinetists using A440 pitch.

Originally, four models have been developed with specific facings to this series: the M13, M13 Lyre, M15 and M30 mouthpieces. The "13 series" range also encompasses other models (traditional facings): 5RV, 5RV Lyre, B45, B40, B40 Lyre, and M30 Lyre.

New 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 fullbodied 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.

New Bb clarinet mouthpiece: the BD6 HD

The Black Diamond BD6 HD mouthpiece is the first one available in this material.

It enables to hear the natural sound of the clarinet, with a round and rich timbre.

The musician will benefit from an unparalleled ease of playing. These sound and playing characteristics are enhanced by the acoustic qualities of the HD ebonite.