Clarinet players. What should I look for in a mouthpiece? I do not have a clar

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Clarinet players. What should I look for in a mouthpiece? I do not have a clarinet now but plan to buy one.?

I am getting a good clarinet and want to get a good mouthpiece to use when testing them. I have heard Van dorens are good, but what should I look for. I am an intermediate player, but want to get a good mouthpiece. Do stores let you try mouthpieces?

Best Answer - Chosen by Asker: I highly recommend the Vandoren B45. They can be pretty pricey, but you definitely get your money's worth. The tone quality is excellent and the mouthpiece is very durable. Most stores usually let you try them out (but you should bring your own reeds and your clarinet, of course).

You should probably know that the ligature is not included. Almost every clarinetist I know (myself included) prefers the Rovner 1R.