Vandoren BD5 Alto Clarinet Mouthpiece Barrels and the MAX responds much

and the MAX responds much quicker

and the scale is accurate for the tier — it measures right alongside the MAX

With its brand new bore—appropriately named the "Rêve" bore—the instrument projects like a mofo

The Firebird sits at the low end of the professional tier price-wise — and holds its own while competing with clarinets that cost twice as much

Does this case hold Tenor Sax reeds

Vandoren BD5 Alto Clarinet Mouthpiece Barrels and the MAX responds muchWith a tip opening of 1. 26mm and a medium facing, this is pretty much the "middle of the road" facing for Alto clarinet mouthpieces, which makes it a great first Alto clarinet mouthpiece. (Could also be your last Alto clarinet mouthpiece I've had mine for 25 years. Then again, I also have the B40 in rotation.) What reed to pair this with? I'd suggest starting with a Vandoren Traditional 3 or 3. 5. But if you're feeling experimental, why not try out