Protec Woodwind Mouthpiece Cushions, 6-Pack, Size Small, Thick (.8mm), Black, Model MCS8B

These pads are much better quality than other brands I've tried. They last a lot longer.

Highly recommend for any wood wind player

I purchased these because they were small - needed for Eb clarinet and soprano saxophone. Most of the good mouthpiece cushions out there - the transparent ones, anyway - aren't made by the reed companies that put their logo on; the base stuff is made by 3M, sticks great and lasts a good while. These are not. The glue isn't as good, the material not as durable. I'll use the more common ones and a pair of scissors to cut down after this.

Bought these mouthpiece pads when I couldn’t find the thick, black Vandoren mouthpiece pads. Compared to Vandoren, these ProTecs are just as comfortable, but simply are not as durable. They seem to wear down quicker, and the adhesive isn’t as strong. I would purchase these again if I needed to, but would rather use Vandoren or find a comparable brand.

Most cushions are shaped wide to narrow and are too wide for a metal mouthpiece. These have a uniformed width that’s perfect for thinner alto and soprano metal mouthpieces.

I bought them because I buy and repair damaged mouthpieces. Normally I use Vandoren for hard runner but some metal are too slim for them. That’s where these come in. They get the job done and are comfy. My main complaint is that when you adjust your teeth placement like I do they are not long enough and my teeth hit the bite pad or metal and hurts. If your super consistent or don’t ever adjust than these work great. For me, I like them and use them. But they’re not perfect.

Recommended by my daughter’s clarinet teacher and it is very good!

very durable and holds up well, does collect a bit of buildup but i have been using ONE for a year now and it looks almost brand new.