I play on a vandoren 5, will that make any differece on the mouthpeice I chose?
Answer Hi Johnny, I like the Vandoren M15 moutpiece, but try more than one style. You may decide in the end that you like your current mouthpiece the best. I hope you have help choosing the clarinet. Whether you do or not, read through my advice below so that you make as informed decision as possible. Good luck! Rebecca Now for the unsolicited advice: Your choice of the R13 is a sound one. I recommend the Buffet R13 based on my own experience in addition to the experiences of my students and colleagues. Also, the top repair people report that the Buffet R13 is superior in terms of durability and reliability. Luckily, it is also the most affordable professional clarinet available (and most widely used). I prefer the Buffet R13 Greenline for the following reasons: it lasts longer (clarinets need to be replaced because of intonation issues), it resists weather changes better (almost no chance of cracks), and it is environmentally conscious (I’m all for saving trees). It sound the same as
