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Backun Vocalise Clarinet Mouthpiece
Product Information
After decades of collecting, observing and crafting mouthpieces for many of the world’s finest artists, Richard Hawkins (celebrated player, educator and craftsman) collaborated with Backun Musical Services to develop a series of mouthpieces with tonal ring and clarity that will change the course of mouthpiece history.Designed for all ages and experience levels, the Vocalise Series of B♭ mouthpieces features a model for every player and occasion, all of which belong in your clarinet case. Complex resonance at a reasonable price.
Available in 4 models:
R - Close/Short: Evenness and a focus of sound that sings with ease are two characteristics of this close facing mouthpiece. The R allows artists to articulate with reduced effort, while ringing true with fabulous clarity. This is Hawkins’s choice for young artists looking to step up to a more complex mouthpiece.
G - Medium/Medium: A medium faced mouthpiece that combines exceptional evenness and round tonal complexity. The G has a smoother influence on interval connections just where you need it. An all-around mouthpiece for those who prefer medium facings and lengths
H - Open/Long: The H is both smooth and dark, with ample cushion for those who need more robust flexibility throughout the registers. This mouthpiece gives as much as it takes, requiring balanced breath support and unyielding passion in performance.
Z - Extremely Open/Long: The most open facing in the lineup, the Z is designed for Clarinet players who prefer a larger facing (think Vandoren 5JB/7JB), and wanting significant volume and projection. This is best suited to very experienced players wanting a wide open set-up.
Technology
Designed at Backun using advanced CAD/CAM software and tested with 3D printing technology, the mouthpieces are crafted from hard rod rubber on a highly advanced nine-axis CNC machine and finished in a unique done-in-one machining program that combines the milling and lathing processes without the need for a second setup or recalibration. This results in an exceptionally consistent mouthpiece that stays true to the original design.
Performance
Each mouthpiece helps the player centre articulation, pitch and altissimo, with impeccable ease and consistency of voicing. It is the first mouthpiece of its kind specifically designed to play well on both synthetic and cane reeds, in strengths 2.5 to 4.5.
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Backun Vocalise Clarinet Mouthpiece Reviews
Anonymous review via Feefo - 2020-12-26
This mouthpiece will be very useful as a backup for the future
Anonymous review via Feefo - 2020-11-08
Love it. Remarkable. Full sound, flexible and lovely tone. Suits me down to the ground.
Anonymous review via Feefo - 2020-07-11
I love this mouthpiece! The tone is rich and full and it has hugely improved the sound of my playing.
Anonymous review via Feefo - 2020-07-11
I ordered two mouthpieces to compare.
This mouthpiece was extremely responsive but I preferred the tone of the G so I returned this mouthpiece for a refund.
Anonymous review via Feefo - 2020-05-16
really good quality, warm tones and responsive.
Richard Cook - 2020-02-19
With 40 years of experience , of playing the clarinet, I can truly say, the Vocalise is the best mouthpiece I've ever had. It has an easy of playing, tone and intonation that make it such a joy to use.
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