Vandoren 5RV/5RV-Lyre family of Bb Clarinet Mouthpieces Variation:5RV Profile 88 - 13

Vandoren 5RV/5RV-Lyre family of Bb Clarinet Mouthpieces Variation:5RV Profile 88 - 13The 5RV is a great choice for an all around mouthpiece. I've personally found that it is forgiving with "meh" reeds. (In my experience, I would estimate about a 75 80% success rate, which is pretty darn good). But did you ever wonder what RV stands for? Well, it's Robert Van Doren, who put his initials on the mouthpiece in the 1930s. Now, the 5RV Lyre is a 5RV with a slightly longer facing and larger tip opening. This is probably the mouthpiece that

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free sound that is flexible and full of color

It leaves no trace — both the interior sitting peg and the main standing peg come with a plastic cap that will not mark up your floor

and thicker rails

it vents the clarion register when you cross the break

Solid 12ths

but it's definitely worth a try

This is my personal favorite of the Rovner ligatures I carry

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