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Vandoren Black Diamond 13 Series Bb Clarinet Mouthpiece
Product Information
The Vandoren Black Diamond ebonite mouthpiece features a unique internal and external design. This new internal design development offers musicians a full sound, rich in depth and colour, especially in the upper register. This 13 Series variant has a bore designed to play at American pitch (A440), making it particularly suited to Buffet R13 style clarinets that benefit from the tailored internal shaping. The new internal design of the Black Diamond (compared to traditional Vandoren mouthpieces) offers musicians enhanced tonal qualities across the entire range.
The BD 13 Series range includes multiple models, each offering different tip openings and facing lengths to suit various playing styles and preferences. Whether you're seeking a compact, centred sound or greater volume and projection, there's a BD model to match your requirements. Available across clarinet types and pitch systems, these mouthpieces combine the proven Black Diamond design philosophy with specifications tailored to American pitch standards.
Players choosing BD 13 Series mouthpieces often report exceptional ease of emission, balanced projection, and precise articulation across all registers. We recommend Black Diamond 13 Series mouthpieces for clarinetists using American pitch instruments seeking superior tonal depth and playing comfort.
Black Diamond 13 Series Models & Specifications
| Model | Tip Opening 1/100mm | Facing Length | Suits Reeds | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BD2 | 102 | ML | 3½ – 4 | The full and round sound of the Black Diamond coupled with the table of the M13 Lyre, known for its playing qualities of precision and purity. |
| BD4 | 115.5 | ML | 3 – 3½ | Shares the same sound qualities as the BD5 and has a remarkable ease of emission and articulation. |
| BD5 | 113 | M | 3 – 3½ | The perfect balance between a dark, rich, yet compact sound. |
| BD7 | 133 | L | 2½ – 3 | Characterized by a larger tip opening and volume of sound, whilst keeping the round and compact sound of the BD5. |
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Vandoren Black Diamond 13 Series Bb Clarinet Mouthpiece Reviews
Purchase was easy and arrived quickly. New mouthpiece is great!
Perfect Suited my Clarinet perfectly. Great sound in all registers, and easy to blow.
I am delighted with the Vandoren BD clarinet mouthpiece you recommended. It produces a rick sound and is easy to blow.
Made areal difference - very clear tone and responsive.
This mouthpiece works for me.
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