In Part 2 of our conversation with master craftsman Brad Behn, we dive deep into how he actually creates his legendary clarinet mouthpieces. From material selection to design philosophy and precision hand-finishing, Brad shares insider secrets behind the mouthpieces trusted by top clarinetists worldwide.

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Topics we cover:

• How Brad Behn designs and makes clarinet mouthpieces

• What makes a mouthpiece truly special

• Common myths about clarinet mouthpiece manufacturing

Whether you’re a clarinet enthusiast, professional player, or gear nerd, you’ll love this behind-the-scenes look into the world of premium clarinet craftsmanship. Subscribe to the Clarinet Ninja Podcast for more clarinet inspiration!

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Mouthpieces:

Affordable professional Bb clarinet mouthpiece:

Vandoren BD 4 https://amzn.to/3iSEmAc

Vandoren 5RV LYRE https://amzn.to/3H1mECA

Vandoren M30 https://amzn.to/3J6ExTs

Student mouthpiece:

Fobes Debut Student debut mouthpiece https://www.clarkwfobes.com/products/debut-clarinet-mouthpiece?variant=39983864774790

Brad Behn Overture mouthpiece https://www.clarinetmouthpiece.com/overture-student-clarinetmouthpiece

Vandoren V12 reeds:

#3 https://amzn.to/3J6ExTs

#3.5 https://amzn.to/3WvJHLD

#4 https://amzn.to/3J7LJhY

Vandoren Traditional (Blue box)

#3 https://amzn.to/3J7LJhY

#3.5 https://amzn.to/3ZKTGPY

#4 https://amzn.to/3QTusLm

Reed cases:

Vandoren Hygro case Bb and Eb reeds https://amzn.to/3koZmPo

D’Addario Woodwinds Multi-Instrument Reed case https://amzn.to/3XubIVg

Rico Reed Guard Bb clarinet https://amzn.to/3J1h06d

Brad Behn Reed Cases https://www.clarinetmouthpiece.com/product-page/behn-reed-case

Books all clarinetists should have:

Baermann third division https://amzn.to/3j2fTsd

Kell Staccato studies https://amzn.to/3wkLisZ

Jean Jean Vade Mecum https://amzn.to/3J9U6cO

Rose 32 etudes https://amzn.to/3J9U6cO

Rose 40 etudes https://amzn.to/3GWDwdW

Kroepsch 416 progressive studies https://amzn.to/3wj48kb

Reed equipment:

Ridenour ATG reed finishing system https://amzn.to/3XqF7zu

ReedGeek Universal G4 reed tool https://amzn.to/3HnjWZC

400 grit sandpaper https://amzn.to/3H1oof6 600 grit sandpaper https://amzn.to/3j2hiyZ

Vandoren V12 Reed Trimmer https://amzn.to/3H7K8r6

Vandoren V21 and 56 Rue Lepic https://amzn.to/3GLkC9I

Vandoren Traditional https://amzn.to/3kjMQRi

Vandoren Black Master/Black Master Traditional https://amzn.to/3HcErs1

Vandoren White Master https://amzn.to/3kl4hRz

Ligatures:

Bonade inverted silver plated https://amzn.to/3wlJdNy

Vandoren M/O ligature https://amzn.to/3XPYNNg

Vandoren Optimum Ligature https://amzn.to/3QYvOof

Rovner Mark III https://amzn.to/3J6H7ZE

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