Description
The Gleichweit B12-3 Bb clarinet mouthpiece is a wide-open design designed for players who want a bold, expansive sound, high projection, and the freedom to push dynamic boundaries – with excellent compatibility for synthetic reeds.
Precision-crafted on advanced CNC machinery from high-grade synthetic material, the B12-3 features a 1.36 mm tip opening and a 25 mm facing. This model sits near the top of the Gleichweit range and provides an open, projecting sound with a wide tonal spectrum.
The built-in O-ring system ensures a secure, airtight fit while protecting the instrument tenon.
The B12-3 demands a strong, developed embouchure and rewards it with a commanding presence. It is well suited to solo concerto performance, contemporary music, and settings where maximum projection is required.
Every version of the B12-3 shares the same facing and tip opening – only the material, the tenon fitting and the tuning pitch differ. Select your version in the Bore menu above.
| Version | Material | Tenon | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| BW – Boehm440–441 Hz | Synthetic7 colours | O-ring | $245 |
| B – Boehm441–442 Hz | Synthetic7 colours | O-ring | $245 |
| Facing length | 25 mm |
| Tip opening | 1.36 mm |
| Clarinet type | Bb clarinet |
| Reed style | French facing |
- ✓Bold, expansive sound
- ✓High projection
- ✓Wide tonal spectrum
- ✓Strong dynamic range
- ✓Excellent synthetic reed compatibility
The B12-3 responds best to soft reeds. Légère European Cut in 2 or 2.5 and Vandoren Rue Lepic are strongly recommended.
Légère French Cut
Vandoren Rue Lepic
Vandoren V12
D’Addario Reserve Classic
Pilgerstorfer
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