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		<title>Gleichweit B7-4 Bb Clarinet Mouthpiece</title>
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<p style="font-family:Roboto,sans-serif;color:#24303D;font-size:15px;line-height:1.75;margin-bottom:24px;">The <strong>Gleichweit B7-4 Bb clarinet mouthpiece</strong> is one of our most popular Bb clarinet mouthpieces – designed for clarinetists who demand top-tier quality with both French-style cane reeds and synthetic reeds. A balanced combination of free response, precise control, and rich tonal depth.</p>
<p style="font-family:Roboto,sans-serif;color:#54595F;font-size:14px;line-height:1.75;margin-bottom:12px;">The most popular model in the Gleichweit line, the B7-4 is precision-crafted on advanced CNC machinery from high-grade synthetic material. Designed for players who prefer a closed tip opening similar to the Vandoren BD5, this mouthpiece offers an ideal balance of control, projection, and tonal richness.</p>
<p style="font-family:Roboto,sans-serif;color:#54595F;font-size:14px;line-height:1.75;margin-bottom:12px;">The built-in O-ring system ensures a secure, airtight fit while protecting the instrument tenon.</p>
<p style="font-family:Roboto,sans-serif;color:#54595F;font-size:14px;line-height:1.75;margin-bottom:24px;">The B7-4 delivers a centered, resonant tone with quick articulation, stable resistance, and excellent flexibility across all registers. It performs equally well in orchestral, chamber, and solo settings, with reliable response in the altissimo and a wide dynamic range.</p>
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<p style="margin:0;font-family:Roboto,sans-serif;font-size:14px;color:#54595F;line-height:1.6;">Played by <strong>Jose Franch-Ballester</strong>, <strong>David Griffiths</strong> and many other international clarinetists.</p>
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<td style="color:#7A7A7A;padding:6px 0;width:52%;">Facing length</td>
<td style="color:#24303D;font-weight:600;padding:6px 0;">22 mm</td>
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<td style="color:#24303D;font-weight:600;padding:6px 0;">1.16 mm</td>
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<td style="color:#24303D;font-weight:600;padding:6px 0;">Bb clarinet</td>
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<li style="padding:6px 0;"><span style="color:#B5A775;font-weight:700;margin-right:8px;">&#10003;</span>Free, effortless response</li>
<li style="padding:6px 0;border-top:1px solid #e8e8e8;"><span style="color:#B5A775;font-weight:700;margin-right:8px;">&#10003;</span>Precise control across all registers</li>
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<p style="font-family:Roboto,sans-serif;font-size:14px;color:#54595F;line-height:1.7;margin-bottom:16px;">The B7-4 performs exceptionally well with <strong>Légère synthetic reeds</strong> – making it a favorite among clarinetists who prefer effortless playability with synthetic materials.</p>
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