Description

Gleichweit-B9 – B-clarinet mouthpiece for French reeds with instant response

The Gleichweit-B9 is a powerful and responsive B-flat clarinet mouthpiece, specifically designed for use with French wooden reeds . The shortened 20 mm facing length and 1.23 mm tip opening produce a tone that feels immediate, present, and close —as if the sound flows directly from the instrument , effortlessly produced and instantly audible.

This mouthpiece is ideal for clarinetists who value fast response combined with tonal depth and control . It offers a lively sound with excellent projection and flexibility – for both solo and ensemble playing.

Features at a glance:

• Blade type: French wooden blades

• Face length: 20 mm – for fast sound development and direct response

• Web opening: 1.23 mm – medium opening

• Recommended reeds: Vandoren Traditional, V12, Rue Lepic; D'Addario Reserve Classic; Pilgerstorfer

Whether lyrical phrases or fast articulation, the B9 conveys the feeling of an immediate connection between breath and sound and is therefore particularly popular with clarinetists who want to combine expressiveness and responsiveness in one mouthpiece.