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Reserve Bb Clarinet Mouthpiece
Product Information
The D'Addario Reserve Bb Clarinet Mouthpiece draws inspiration from the most prized vintage mouthpieces of the 1920s. Using proprietary hard rubber and CNC milling technology, the Reserve recreates authentic vintage tone whilst achieving exceptional consistency. Each mouthpiece is precision-milled from solid material and machined to the strictest tolerances, eliminating the variation typically associated with older pieces and removing the need to try multiple mouthpieces before purchase.
Available in two pitch systems—American pitch (440hz) and European pitch (442hz)—the Reserve offers six models with different tip openings and facing configurations. Closer tip openings paired with a harder reed produce a centred, solid tone; more open tips work well with softer reeds and provide broader tonal range. The X0 and X5 models are top sellers for students due to their practical facings, warm focused sound, excellent tonal evenness and reliable intonation. All models deliver the rich, playable voice that D'Addario has engineered into this range.
Ideal for upgrading and professional-level playing, the Reserve suits clarinetists across classical, chamber, and solo contexts. We recommend the Reserve Bb Clarinet Mouthpiece for musicians seeking genuine vintage character built with modern precision and consistency.
Reserve Bb Clarinet Mouthpiece Models
Model |
Tip Opening |
Pitch System |
Facing |
|---|---|---|---|
| X0 | 1.00mm | A440 | Medium Long |
| X5 | 1.05mm | A440 | Medium Long |
| X10 | 1.12mm | A440 | Medium Long |
| X10E | 1.11mm | A442 | Medium Short |
| X15E | 1.18mm | A442 | Long |
| X25E | 1.25mm | A442 | Long |
Key Features
- Milled (not molded) from proprietary hard rubber—superior consistency and precision
- CNC precision engineering—machined to strictest tolerances
- Vintage-inspired design—recreates authentic 1920s mouthpiece character
- Two pitch systems available—American pitch (440hz) and European pitch (442hz)
- Flexible tip opening range—from 1.00mm to 1.25mm for varied playing styles
- Rich, playable tone—excellent tonal evenness and reliable intonation
- Suitable for students through professionals—across classical and solo contexts
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Reserve Bb Clarinet Mouthpiece Reviews
Good sound but not the one I bought
Great mouthpiece, I still use my vandoren cl4 but this mouthpiece is great nonetheless.
I love this mouthpiece. The sound is great and it plays really well.
I went in to try mouthpieces last week, and with a lot of help from Anton chose this Rico X10. As soon I as blew this mouthpiece I knew it was just what I was looking for. It creates a nice wide, open sound and tunes well throughout the instrument. On my instrument it doesn\'t make a \'fuzzy\' sound on low F and F# that a few other mouthpieces did.
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