Rico B5 Graftonite Mouthpiece for Bb Clarinet

I bought it to replace some no name clarinet mouthpiece that was supplied with my buffet b12. My hope was that i could futher remove some squeaks. The original mouthpiece just didn't feel right, too sketchy and prone to squeeking. Well the Graftonite B5 looks almost identical in many ways but plays much better. The cork is snug but does fit. The odd ridge on the reed table is not noticeable when actually playing and my "carmichael" leather ligature fits well enough. Compared to the one that came with the instrument, I can bend the pitch a bit more and is let prone to odd frequencies in the sound. Overall it sounds slightly less classical and possibly a bit more suited to jazz. But for practice of any style of music, if you were otherwise stuck with a crappy mouthpiece, the b5 would be a worthy upgrade. I might like to try a bigger tip opening and different chamber size just for fun, this one is in the normal range for a beginner, not too open, not too crazy. Its definitely playable and well worth the 20 quid.

I bought a very cheap clarinet (Chinese import) and couldn't get it to blow properly (lots of squeaks). I play sax so I thought it was likely problem with the instrument. Mouthpieces on cheap instruments tend to be very poor so I replaced it with this one. It blows fine and a lot cheaper than a Yamaha. Went for the mid value B5 and this is fine sound wise. Definitely worth the money if you don't want to spend a huge amount of money on a cheap learners clarinet but want it to be possible to play.

It made playing easier requiring less wind and effort

Good sound and fits snugly

I bought this mouthpiece to try and get a reliable sound, from a cheap clarinet. very pleased with the result. I now have a working instrument that also performs well with the harder reeds.

Very good

I was after another make and model, but having checked everything out I ascertained that this was partof the Brilhart family. I was blowing Brilhart reeds a long time ago which were always reliable.I have been using Rico Royal reeds since the mid 70's and I have never felt the need to change to anotherreed manufacturer. This mouthpiece compliments those reeds. I am pleased with my purchase.

I had to force this item onto my clarinet .Not best pleased to be honset.

A pretty good mouthpiece for not actually going to a good music store and trying some out. Good for beginners or people like me who are just clowning around reliving their high school days. haha

this is for my daughter.she is a beginner.she love it.

No soy un gran músico, pero puedo decir que la boquilla me ha complacido. Evidentemente no se trata de una “buffet” pero mi instrumento tampoco lo es. Tengo un Jean Michel y la boquilla me ha gustado más que la original. Es menos dura, tiene buenos matices y ajusta sin problemas. Lo dicho, excelente relación precio/calidad.

Facilità di emissione e suono migliore rispetto al becco in dotazione con lo strumento.

La boquilla suena bien y hace su trabajo pero a mí no me aporta nada que no haga otra boquilla normal y más barata tipo china, pero funcionar funciona pero no la compraría de nuevo pues no logro sonar mejor que con las más básicas.