Description
The Gleichweit B5-1 Bb clarinet mouthpiece is the tightest mouthpiece in the Gleichweit range – engineered for clarinetists who demand maximum precision, a centred focused tone, and pinpoint intonation control.
Precision-crafted on advanced CNC machinery from your choice of high-grade synthetic material or hard rubber, the B5-1 delivers unrivalled consistency. Its very closed tip opening produces a compact, tight sound that excels in chamber and orchestral settings where blend and clarity are paramount.
The built-in O-ring system ensures a secure, airtight fit while protecting the instrument tenon.
The B5-1 rewards a refined embouchure with laser-accurate intonation and crisp articulation across all registers, from the lowest chalumeau notes to the highest altissimo.
Every version of the B5-1 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 |
| BE – Premium Hard Rubber440–441 Hz | Premium hard rubber (ebonite)Black only | O-ring | $350 |
| B – Boehm441–442 Hz | Synthetic7 colours | O-ring | $245 |
BE Premium version: stock of the BE model is limited, so we cannot send it out for testing and it is not part of our test-before-buying program. Buy the one you would like to try, play it at home, and return it within 3 days of delivery if it is not the right fit.
| Facing length | 21 mm |
| Tip opening | 1.04 mm |
| Clarinet type | Bb clarinet |
| Reed style | French facing |
- ✓Maximum precision and tonal focus
- ✓Crisp, clean articulation
- ✓Excellent intonation stability
- ✓Compact, centred tone
- ✓Ideal for chamber and orchestral playing
The B5-1 pairs best with slightly harder reeds that match its very closed opening, delivering the control and stability this model is built for.
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