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Yamaha Mouthpieces
Clarinets
Standard
Yamaha Custom Ebonite Mouthpieces
Yamaha Custom saxophone and clarinet
mouthpieces are sculpted out of choice ebonite,
a high-quality hard rubber which offers a deep
resonance and tonal qualities similar to those
of natural wood. Every step of the production,
from the initial shaping of the mouthpiece ‘blank’
to the final hand crafting of the facing, is done
by Yamaha’s experienced artisans for complete
control ensuring consistent high quality.
Yamaha has spent years working together
with many of the world’s greatest musicians,
studying their mouthpieces and discovering ways
to improve them. The Custom Series incorporates
this experience in the design and manufacture
of every mouthpiece in the series. The Custom
mouthpieces are characterized by a warm rich tone
with exceptional clarity. Their accurate intonation and
comfortable playability have made them popular with
many leading artists.
Standard Model Mouthpieces
The Standard Series are made out of high-quality
phenol resin (plastic) and feature a design based upon
the top-grade Custom Series. They are extremely
consistent in specifications and playing quality, and
offer excellent value for their price. The facing of this
series is slightly shorter than that of the Custom Series
making them easier to play, and easier for beginning
students to achieve a rich characteristic clarinet
sound. They also are available in a variety of sizes, to
suit the needs players of many different styles.
B
b
/A Clarinet
Model Facing Length (mm) Tip Opening (mm)
4CM
21.0
1.05
5CM 1.10
6CM 1.15
E
b
Clarinet
Model Facing Length (mm) Tip Opening (mm)
3C
17.0
0.95
4C 1.00
5C 1.05
6C 1.10
7C 1.15
B
b
/A Clarinet
Model Facing Length (mm) Tip Opening (mm)
3C
19.0
1.00
4C 1.05
5C 1.10
6C 1.20
7C 1.30
E
b
Alto Clarinet
Model Facing Length (mm) Tip Opening (mm)
3C
22.0
1.30
4C 1.40
5C 1.50
6C 1.60
7C 1.70
B
b
Bass Clarinet
Model Facing Length (mm) Tip Opening (mm)
3C
31.0
1.60
4C 1.70
5C 1.80
6C 1.90
7C 2.00
Playing Characteristics
Model Comments
3C
Easy control and good response from lower to
higher ranges, even for beginners.
4C
Helps obtain a well-balanced tone over all
octaves, for professionals and beginners alike.
5C
Facilitates a richer, fuller volume than 4C, with
a greater tonal variety.
6C
An excellent mouthpiece for experienced
players seeking powerful volume, strong tone,
and rich tone variety.
7C
A jazz favorite for penetrating volume with a
rich, strong sound and precise tonality.
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