Vandoren Black Diamond BD5 Bass Clarinet Mouthpiece
Unmatched depth of sound, dark resonance, and effortless blowing ease.
The Vandoren BD5 Black Diamond is a modern masterwork that has rapidly become the premier standard for advancing and professional bass clarinetists worldwide. Designed with an innovative internal chamber and distinct exterior geometry, the BD5 produces a remarkably dark, round, and centered sound with a rich harmonic core. It delivers immediate, responsive articulation and remarkable ease of blowing across all registers, effortlessly connecting the deep foundation of the low register with a singing, stable altissimo.
Precision-crafted from premium hard rubber (ebonite), the Black Diamond BD5 offers the perfect balance of resistance and flexibility, allowing players to shape their sound dynamically without sacrificing pitch security.
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Model: Vandoren Black Diamond Series (CM145)
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Instrument: B♭ Bass Clarinet
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Material: Ebonite (hard rubber)
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Tip Opening: 1.87 mm (187 / 100 mm)
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Facing Length: Medium
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Recommended Reed Strengths: Vandoren Traditional #2.5 – #3.5, V12 #2.5 – #3.5, V21 #2.5 – #3.5
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Ideal For: Advanced high school players, collegiate music majors, orchestral performers, and contemporary chamber ensembles
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Accessory Inventory & Availability Notice: Due to high in-store foot traffic, our online inventory for small accessories (reeds, mouthpieces, ligatures, stands, mutes, swabs, cases, barrels, etc.) is not tracked in real-time and fluctuates daily. If you need an item immediately, please call the shop at 713-426-3663 to verify physical stock before placing your order. If you purchase an accessory that is currently out of stock on our showroom floor, we will immediately order it directly from the manufacturer for you and reach out right away with an updated ETA!
