Description
The Yamaha CL-4C Standard Clarinet Mouthpiece is a dependable upgrade for Bb clarinet players who want an easy, musical response without fuss. It suits new learners, returning adults and experienced players who need a reliable spare for rehearsals and performances. With a balanced, centred tone and smooth attack, the 4C helps you find control quickly in all registers, so tuning and projection feel natural in band, orchestra or solo practice. Whether you are moving beyond the mouthpiece that came with your first clarinet or looking for a consistent everyday choice, this model offers the familiar Yamaha blend of clarity, comfort and durability at a very friendly price.
Made from Yamaha’s high quality phenol resin and precision moulded to exact tolerances, the CL-4C delivers the stability and consistency that basic student mouthpieces struggle to match. The medium facing and carefully finished tip and rails encourage a free but controlled blow, giving clean articulation and confident slurs with fewer squeaks. Response is even from chalumeau to altissimo, and dynamic control is pleasantly wide for phrasing that still stays in tune. The comfortable beak profile sits naturally, so embouchure develops without strain, and the mouthpiece partners well with a broad range of reeds and standard ligatures, making set up simple in lessons and rehearsals.
Perfect for UK tuition and school use, the CL-4C helps teachers focus on music rather than equipment problems. Its predictable intonation and easy reed compatibility make it a practical choice for graded exam preparation and ensemble work, and the robust resin construction stands up well to daily practice and classroom life. Students appreciate how quickly the mouthpiece responds at softer dynamics, while still offering enough headroom for concert band and orchestra. With proven Yamaha consistency from unit to unit, it is also an affordable way to standardise tone across a section or provide a reliable spare in a school instrument cupboard, delivering excellent value over many terms.
