BACKUN Euro Signature Bb Clarinet Mouthpiece

BACKUN Euro Signature Bb Clarinet Mouthpiece

Product description:

It took a pilgrimage to Europe, meeting players from all backgrounds and styles, to finalize the concept that would become the Euro Signature Bb Mouthpiece. Stepping-out of his comfort zone, Richard Hawkins embraced the larger-than-life mouthpieces that are currently popular among many European Artists. For a big robust sound that is easy to articulate, a proprietary hard-rod rubber was selected for its ability to hold all dynamics with clarity and control, but without the edge that is common in so many large-facing designs. Named for the continent on which it was developed and tested, the Euro Signature Bb Mouthpiece by Hawkins and Backun is worth getting out of your comfort zone for!

"I have really been looking forward to this release. As a player, I find it gratifying to play on a mouthpiece that produces a refined, yet robust and louder, sound without extensive amounts of air and lip pressure. I have designed a mouthpiece that has a significant amount of volume of sound that can be used for orchestral, band, wind ensemble, modern contemporary classical and jazz playing without losing longevity and embouchure control for the player." — RH

*Tip from Hawkins: To re-lubricate signature mouthpiece o-rings, use a drop of almond oil or a tiny bit of cork grease on the inner wall of the barrel top tenon to improve ease of use.

Characteristics:

• Extra/Open tip at 1.30mm with an Open+/Long facing
• Paired with the A-Frame Bore
• Crafted from Spanish marble hard-rod rubber
• A=440–441 with typical 66mm barrel or A=442 with 65mm barrel
• Engraved with EU on the table for Euro

Includes:

One Euro Signature Bb Clarinet Mouthpiece with three medium-sized self-lubricating O-Rings, one small flathead screwdriver and one mouthpiece patch.

All Backun Signature Series Mouthpieces come with medium-sized O-Rings installed, which fit a majority of clarinet barrel tenons.

"For real, the LOUDEST, most refined, mouthpiece I have ever designed or played. It is so much fun!”
– Richard Hawkins, Mouthpiece Designer and Professor, Oberlin Conservatory