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Author: S.Takuto
Date: 2026-04-08 15:21
A few years ago, Vandoren changed the way they manufacture their mouthpieces.
I believe our manufacturing process has become more consistent than before.
However, I feel that they wear out much faster than the previous models.
I used to buy a new mouthpiece every 10 months to a year.
Since the current manufacturing method was introduced, the facing curve wears down particularly quickly; in my case, I’m already considering replacing it after just two to three months.
I’m aware that because my front teeth are slightly crooked, one side wears down more easily, so I have to replace my mouthguard more frequently than most people.
Are there any of you who, like me, feel that your mouthpiece wears out faster since the manufacturing process changed?
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Author: kdk
Date: 2026-04-08 16:51
What exactly is wearing out? I have been using the same Vandoren M13L for well over a year with no degradation of the facing that I notice. I use a rubber patch on the beak and play double lip, so beak wear is not an issue. Do the facing measurements actually change? What range of change are you finding?
Karl
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Author: Paul Aviles
Date: 2026-04-08 20:17
I had switched to a BD2 as soon as it was available. Not really seeing any appreciable wear to the rails (both sides and the front).
.............Paul Aviles
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