Vandoren BD5 Alto Clarinet Mouthpiece Basset Clarinet

Vandoren BD5 Alto Clarinet Mouthpiece Basset ClarinetWith a tip opening of 1. 26mm and a medium facing, this is pretty much the "middle of the road" facing for Alto clarinet mouthpieces, which makes it a great first Alto clarinet mouthpiece. (Could also be your last Alto clarinet mouthpiece I've had mine for 25 years. Then again, I also have the B40 in rotation.) What reed to pair this with? I'd suggest starting with a Vandoren Traditional 3 or 3. 5. But if you're feeling experimental, why not try out

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Three are included with a period-appropriate crook that might look odd (or performative) but actually serves an ergonomic purpose

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The goal is NOT to soak your bore with oil

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Then when 19th-century players started performing the concerto on regular clarinets

Should I buy a regular Prestige or a Greenline Prestige

The Protégé is the rare student mouthpiece that doesn't require an immediate upgrade

most of the Toscas arrive in pretty questionable condition—which is surprising given their cost