You MUST use #3 reeds with it - nothing softer - to get the beautiful tone.

Its tone is amazing and produces a very mellow, but strong sound

My tone was instantly improved - it delivers a depth and richness I've been searching for for some time.

and I can play ALOT easier in the upper register with perfect tone

a more dark and open tone

Despite the closed opening of the mouthpiece, this produces a dark, warm, rich tone and pitch

I choose 5 star rating because the Vandoren M13L Clarinet Mouthpiece when played produces a wonderful clarinet tone in both low and high notes.

Despite the closed opening of the mouthpiece, this produces a dark, warm, rich tone and pitch

Tone on a 3.5 reed is wonderful.

She says it added a very nice tone, and she used it to try out for her school's Wind Ensemble-and may the cut.

If you are looking for great tone I would tell you to try the Vandoren M13 Lyre Mouthpiece.