D’Addario Reserve Clarinet Mouthpiece

This mouthpiece offers excellent control and articulation. The tricky thing with small tip mouthpieces is that they are more drastically impacted by chamber problems which are common in many mouthpieces at this price range.This is one of the areas that the Reserve mouthpieces shine… their manufacturing technique and quality provide better chamber manufacturing than other mouthpieces at this price point. With a nice hard reed, this mouthpiece is an amazing performer. Compares favorably against Vandoren M13 & M13 Lyre series mouthpieces.

This model is a great mouthpiece for the advancing clarinetist. It provides a great combination of feel, response & resistance. This model helps the player who tends to overblow smaller setups but who still desires improved control. Plays in between the Vandoren M15 & 5RV models

Note, this model originally was mistakenly specified as a 1.10mm tip. ALL X10 models have always been a 1.12mm tip opening. This model really works well for a customer who has established proper breath support and control. It allows the use of a hard reed (3.5-4 range) for the advanced player or a slightly softer reed (3 range) for the developing player. This model gives a great balance of power, projection and control. It does not work well for customer with less embouchure control as the longer facing can allow for pinching on the larger tip. Sits between the Vandoren 5RV Lyre and M30 models in overall performance but with greater intonation control for many players.

Unlike the other models in the Reserve Clarinet mouthpiece line, the X10E uses a medium-short facing length (compared to medium-long or more). This allows for younger players to develop a richer tone with better response even if they have not yet mastered their embouchure control.

This model also features the E Series chamber which generally provides a quicker, livelier response for many clarinetists with decreased resistance. The smaller tip gives exceptional control throughout all registers. Compares favorably with the Vandoren 5RV Lyre (note that I rate this mouthpiece different than the manufacturer in this regard… these are personal opinions)

This model also features the new E Series chamber as well as a larger tip opening and much longer, “extra-long” facing. With a facing that is significantly longer than the other models (including the Vandoren models), the X15E gives an amazing balance of power and control. The 1.18mm tip opening is closer to the Vandoren B45 & B46 models but the longer facing gives it a power and feel closer to the 5JB jazz models. However, for many players, they will find this mouthpiece much more controlable through the range than the 5JB will be. The mouthpiece favors a somewhat softer reed (2.5-3) but leans toward reeds that have a thicker blank (Reserve Classic, Gonzalez FOF, V12 or 56 Rue Lepic). This is a very fun mouthpiece for the solo player or jazz musician.

This model also features the new E Series chamber with the largest tip opening of the line withthe “extra-long” facing. With a facing that is significantly longer than the other models (including the Vandoren models), the X25E gives an amazing power and and projection. The 1.25mm tip opening is closer great for players who prefer a softer reed and want as much power as their mouthpiece can afford but still need precision and control. The mouthpiece favors a softer reed (2.0 – 2.5) but leans toward reeds that have a thicker blank (Reserve Classic, Gonzalez FOF, V12 or 56 Rue Lepic). This is a very fun mouthpiece for the solo player or jazz musician.