{"product_id":"backun-bmphvsig-rh-hawkins-signature-bb-clarinet-mouthpiece","title":"Backun BMPHVSIG-RH 'Hawkins' Signature Bb Clarinet Mouthpiece","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBackun Hawkins Signature Clarinet Mouthpiece Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Backun BMPHVSIG-RH Hawkins Signature is a professional Bb clarinet mouthpiece designed in collaboration with Richard Hawkins to deliver a clear, dark, and compact tonal profile with easy flexibility while maintaining a centered core sound across registers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBackun Hawkins Signature Bb Clarinet Mouthpiece Specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstrument: Bb clarinet mouthpiece\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModel: BMPHVSIG-RH Hawkins Signature\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTip opening: 1.08 mm (medium)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFacing: Medium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBore: A-Frame Bore (as used on Backun McGill and Shifrin Signature Mouthpieces)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTuning: A=440-441 with 66 mm typical barrel length; A=442 with 65 mm typical barrel length\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEngraving: RH on table (Richard Hawkins)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrand new in original packaging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho the BMPHVSIG-RH Bb Clarinet Mouthpiece Is For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Backun BMPHVSIG-RH is a signature Bb clarinet mouthpiece built for clarinetists who want a clear, dark, compact sound with reliable core and responsive flexibility. It is well suited to serious students, educators, and working professionals who move between teaching studio demands, orchestral and chamber repertoire, and contemporary classical playing where articulation clarity and tonal focus are equally important.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWithin Backun’s signature mouthpiece lineup, this model pairs a medium 1.08 mm tip opening and medium facing with the A-Frame Bore, aiming for consistent intonation and a centered feel without sacrificing expressive control. It is engraved RH on the table for Richard Hawkins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Questions About the Backun BMPHVSIG-RH\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat kind of sound and response does the Hawkins Signature mouthpiece aim for?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is designed for a clear, dark, and compact tone with easy flexibility, while preserving a stable core sound so the instrument stays centered as dynamics and color change.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat are the tip opening and facing on the BMPHVSIG-RH?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Hawkins Signature uses a medium 1.08 mm tip opening with a medium facing, a common pairing for players who want balanced resistance, articulation clarity, and controlled projection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I re-lubricate the signature mouthpiece o-rings?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBackun’s tip from Hawkins is to 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.quinntheeskimo.net\/Pics\/BackunLogo\/BackunLogo1.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"text-align: center;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.quinntheeskimo.net\/Pics\/BackunLogo\/BackunLogo1.jpg\" alt=\"Backun Logo\" align=\"middle\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe are proud to be an authorized Backun dealer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Eastman Music Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53724020048237,"sku":"BMPHVBSIG-RH","price":315.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0608\/3461\/files\/6817728.jpg?v=1786651341","url":"https:\/\/www.brassandwinds.com\/products\/backun-bmphvsig-rh-hawkins-signature-bb-clarinet-mouthpiece","provider":"The Mighty Quinn Brass and Winds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}