Clarinet Mouthpiece
What is the best clarinet mouthpiece to purchase?
My parents are buying me a professional clarinet for college, but I want to know what is the best mouthpiece to purchase?
Each mouthpiece is going to be different for each player.
Personally, I have 2… one cost me $20 and is a Zinner blank (I think it’s an E15?)… the other one cost me $225ish and was hand made for me by Clark Fobes… they both work very well for me, and I honestly can’t tell the difference!
Which reeds and ligature you use also effect your tone, technique, etc.
I would wait until you get to college and ask your professor what he recommends… some teachers have different requirements and preferences, so you don’t want to buy a new mouthpiece now only to put it in a drawer in 3 months. Also, your professor may be able to get you a deal on a more expensive set-up.
If you are intent on buying a new mouthpiece, take your horn into a music store and ask to try out a bunch of mouthpieces. Try to find one that feels comfortable, gives you a great tone, and can easily play the entire range of your horn. The less you have to work for the basics, the easier it will be for you to focus on other aspects.
No matter what people on Y!A tell you, your mouth is built differently than anyone elses, and what they use may not work for you.
Good luck, and have fun in college… those are my best memories! 
PS~ I do hope that by “professional clarinet” you mean a Buffet R13… if it is a Selmer Signature, please try before you buy, and if it’s anything else, don’t waste your money!
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