Vandoren M15 - CM317

Two Comfort Approaches: Traditional vs Profile 88

Within this mouthpiece family, the difference between "Traditional" and "Profile 88" lies solely in the chin rest angle. The goal is clear: to let you choose the geometry that best fits your way of positioning the instrument, in order to achieve greater ease, better comfort, and smoother articulation. If you are already comfortable with a "classic" feel under the thumb and chin, the Traditional version continues in this vein.

For Which Musician and Styles?

This Bb clarinet mouthpiece is aimed at clarinetists seeking a traditional playing style, with reliable response and clear articulation. It suits both intermediate and advanced levels, especially for classical repertoire, wind orchestra, chamber music, as well as any situation where stable sound production and clean tonguing are expected.

Sound and Design

Thanks to its "traditional"-oriented design, this mouthpiece emphasizes ease of sound production and attack precision, while maintaining flexible articulation. The playing feel encourages a wide palette of colors : you can shape the timbre according to the reed, ligature, and your air column. The 1.035 mm opening (103.5 / 100 mm) combined with a long table tends to favor a progressive response and good dynamic control, from pianissimo to forte, with appreciable homogeneity across registers.

Recommended Compatible Accessories

If you already use a ligature and a mouthpiece cap for Bb clarinet suited to your current mouthpiece, they may be compatible if their dimensions match. When in doubt, prioritize trying them in-store or verifying exact references, as compatibility depends on the shape and dimensions of the mouthpiece.

Technical specifications

Category	Bb clarinet	Style	traditional
Material	Hard rubber	Color	Black
Opening	1,035 mm	Finishing	Glossy

Opening 1 / 100 mm	103.5	Nickel-free mouthpiece guarantee	no
Table length	long