Vandoren B50 Bass Clarinet Mouthpiece

The Vandoren B50 mouthpiece is my go-to mouthpiece. It's got a huge dynamic range, especially when paired with the right reed (Vandoren V12 or V21 2.5) . It has a large tip-opening (215mm) and a long facing. Compared to the B40 or B45, it will deliver much more volume and tone color variation, but will require a bit more control to keep timbre in check. For this reason, it is a mouthpiece I recommend to players who have a bit more experience and are already comfortable with the particular voicing needs of the bass clarinet.

Now, many folks allow for trials of mouthpieces. I don't. Why? (Is it because I'm a jerk? No.) Vandoren's manufacturing and hand-finishing process is so well-oiled, so consistent, that every B50 is essentially the same.

That said, if you'd like to return it, I can accept it and sell it as used, however there is a $50 restocking fee to cover the reduction in value of the mouthpiece.

I've played this mouthpiece for years and I recommend it highly.