Vandoren Launch B40 Lyre HD 13 Series Profile 88 Mouthpiece for Bb Clarinet

Vandoren is pleased to announce the introduction of the new B40 Lyre HD 13 Series Profile 88 Mouthpiece for Bb Clarinet.

This model brings together three of Vandoren’s signature innovations: High Density (HD) ebonite, the 13 Series, and the Profile 88 beak. Together, they deliver a powerful blend of rich sound, reliable tuning, comfortable playability, and expressive freedom for today’s clarinettist.

The B40 Lyre HD 13 Series Profile 88 develops the much-loved sound and feel of the classic B40 Lyre, now strengthened by Vandoren’s latest material and ergonomic developments. Crafted from exclusive HD ebonite, this formulation enhances projection, depth, and overall tonal richness, offering a more resonant and vibrant sound across the full register.

As part of the 13 Series, the mouthpiece is optimised for A=440 Hz, ensuring precise intonation and stability in line with American pitch standards — ideal for orchestral, chamber, and solo performance settings. The addition of the Profile 88 beak, shaped with a gently refined external angle, offers greater embouchure flexibility, improved playing comfort, and a wider range of tonal nuance. Clarinettists will appreciate the ease of articulation and refined control that this beak design enables.

With its thoughtful combination of advanced materials, ergonomic design, and the familiar B40 Lyre tonal profile, the Vandoren B40 Lyre HD 13 Series Profile 88 mouthpiece delivers enhanced clarity, warmth, and expressive depth — a compelling choice for players seeking a mouthpiece engineered for artistic excellence.

The Vandoren B40 Lyre HD 13 Series Profile 88 is now available to order now through authorised Vandoren retail stores in the UK and Ireland.