Vandoren Alt Klarinettenmundstück B40

VANDOREN alto clarinet mouthpiece B40

Designed for soft reeds, but there is no loss of sound quality when using thicker reeds. The sound is centered and compact.

The features of the VANDOREN alto clarinet mouthpiece B40:

• Reed opening (1/100mm) = 138
• Reed length: ML = Medium-Long
• Recommended reed thickness: Traditional = 2 / 2.5 / 3

Interesting facts about the manufacture of Vandoren mouthpieces:

Mouthpiece construction begins with a blank made of ebonite, an extremely hard material obtained from natural rubber. The mouthpiece is then given its outer shape in an automatic lathe specially developed for Vandoren. During this process, it is particularly important to locate the exact center of the mouthpiece. After each production step, the appearance and dimensions of each individual model are subjected to a precise inspection. The mouthpieces are polished until they have a shiny surface. After this, the corresponding track is ground. All mouthpieces are now sorted into groups and covered with cork. Only cork of the highest quality is used here to ensure durability and precision. The final adjustment of the track is carried out step by step using diamond cutting tools. The tolerances of 1/100 mm are so low that the sheet does not need to be polished. The final machining of the mouthpiece as well as the chamber, bore and tip is done by hand. Specialists put the finishing touches to the mouthpiece so that it can withstand the critical scrutiny of professional musicians. The mouthpieces, with the exception of the slide, are then polished one last time to remove stains and blemishes. In the final step, the golden Vandoren stamp is embossed next to the model number. Professional musicians then test the quality, sound and pitch of the mouthpieces. After a final check, the mouthpieces are packaged and sent all over the world.

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