Backun BMPHVB-R Bb Clarinet Mouthpiece Overview

The Backun BMPHVB-R Vocalise R is a Bb clarinet mouthpiece designed by Richard Hawkins and precision machined at Backun from proprietary hard rubber, built to help players center articulation, pitch, and altissimo with consistent, efficient voicing. The R model features a close, short facing intended to produce an even response and a focused sound that carries clearly while reducing effort in articulation, making it a practical step-up option for advancing players and serious students.

Backun BMPHVB-R Bb Clarinet Mouthpiece Specifications

• Bb Clarinet mouthpiece
• Model: Vocalise R (R Model Bb)
• Designer: Richard Hawkins
• Material: Proprietary hard rubber
• Facing: Close/short facing
• Reed compatibility: Optimized for synthetic and cane reeds

Condition

Brand new in original packaging

Who the BMPHVB-R Bb Clarinet Mouthpiece Is For

The Backun BMPHVB-R is a Bb clarinet mouthpiece designed to provide a centered, efficient setup for clarity of articulation, stable pitch, and confident altissimo. Its close/short facing emphasizes evenness and a focused sound that “sings” without requiring excess effort, which can be especially helpful for players refining response and consistency across registers.

This is Richard Hawkins’s recommended choice for young artists and advancing clarinetists stepping up to a more complex mouthpiece while still wanting a controllable, efficient feel. It also suits professionals who prefer a close facing and want a mouthpiece specifically optimized to work reliably with both cane and synthetic reeds.

Common Questions About The Backun BMPHVB-R

What does the Vocalise R facing feel like compared to more open mouthpieces?

The R model uses a close/short facing, which generally feels more immediate and efficient, with quicker response and reduced effort in articulation compared to more open facings.

Is the Backun Vocalise mouthpiece compatible with synthetic reeds as well as cane?

Yes. The Vocalise series is specifically optimized for both synthetic and cane reeds, aiming for consistent voicing and response with either reed type.

Is this a good step-up mouthpiece for an advancing Bb clarinet player?

Yes. The BMPHVB-R is positioned as Hawkins’s choice for young artists stepping up to a more complex mouthpiece, with a focus on evenness, clarity, and centered pitch.

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