Vocalise Bass Mouthpieces
4 Size Guide$199 USD
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The Ace of Bass
Vocalise Bass Clarinet Mouthpieces by Hawkins and Backun redefine what bass clarinet players and their instruments are capable of. Designed by renowned craftsman, Richard Hawkins, and precision machined from proprietary hard rubber at Backun, the four models personify the future of bass clarinet playing. Like all Vocalise Mouthpieces, the bass models are suitable for both synthetic and cane reeds, alike.
Features
Industry leading technology, materials, and performance.
Precise CNC Machining for incredible consistency and accuracy using industry-leading technology.
Proprietary Rod Rubber for ultimate resonance and performance.
Optimized for Synthetic Reeds yet compatible with cane for flexibility and choice.
Models
Four tip openings and two materials for your playing comfort and artistic expression.
R
Close/Short
Unwavering in precision and stability, with a luminous tone that captures the essence of each register. Hawkins’s recommended model for students and school programs.
G
Medium/Medium
A warm and centered core that sustains fluid articulation, contributing to an expansive tonal palette.
H
Open/Long
Smoother intervals and easier response are balanced with a robust sound that projects with confidence. The most open of the bass models.
CG
Open/Long
Provides a clear dark tone, creating more evenness and density to the sound through a proprietary translucent synthetic material. The most open of the bass models.
Meet the Vocalise Bass Mouthpiece
Comparison Chart
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Care and Maintenance
An ounce of prevention is better than a pound of cure.
We recommend you wash your mouthpieces with warm water and mild dishwashing soap and then air dry it on a clean cloth. In classroom and group situations, we recommend the use of the Red Sterisol cleaner for its proven capability to clean, deodorize and sanitize mouthpieces. Please do not immerse your mouthpieces in, or clean your mouthpieces with, isopropyl, or other members of the hydroxyl group of products.
If you need a quality swab, mouthpiece patches, and other cleaning materials, please consider adding a Backun Care Kit to your Order.
Note: All New Mouthpieces from Backun are cleaned, disinfected and sterilized for your health and safety.
Why Choose Backun?
Playing is believing, but don't take our word for it.
14 Day Test Drive
We want your new Backun product to be a perfect match, so you've got 14 days from the date of delivery to fall in love.
Free Shipping, Easy Returns
All orders ship free to the continental USA, and returns are quick and easy. International orders ship free over $500 USD.
Unbeatable Customer Service
Your new Backun product is protected by Backun Warranty for 2 years from the date of purchase, and backed by our world class customer support.
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United StatesLove my new mouthpiece!
It has been amazing to play in the upper register with so much consistency! I’m still working out which ligature/reed combination I like but overall very happy!
United StatesIncredible projection with a great rich sound.
Most bass clarinet mouthpieces that project get less than a desirable tone quality, while others that get a beautiful sound seem to lack the projection to compete with the brass projection. The Hawkins H is a wonderful bass clarinet mouthpiece that gets wonderful projection while getting a beautiful, characteristic bass clarinet sound. Beautiful in all registers of the instrument. Articulation is clear and precise. At different I have enjoyed playing the Selmer C*, Selmer C**, Vandoren Black Diamond, Pomerico, MoBa, and CG. I loved all of them. The new Vocalise H bass clarinet mouthpiece will remain for a very, very, long time. Plays great on Silverstein Ambipoly bass clarinet and tenor saxophone 3.5 reeds and Vandoren V-12 3,5 reeds. !
United StatesComfortable Right From the First Note
I never liked a mouthpiece Immediately, before, always takes a while to adjust. But my new "G" Bass Mpc was comfortable right from the first note. It's "G"-ness was apparent right away. NO rasp in lower Reg, just solid velvety smoothness. I have the Bb Model too. I'm very happy with the sound and feel of this new Material they are made from. AND the reasonable Price! You could have charged a lot more, and people would still buy them. Kudos to Richard!
United StatesGreat to Play
The Vocalise bass clarinet mouthpieces are a joy to play. The R is the mouthpiece I wish I had when playing the bass clarinet for the first time. It’s so even and controlled over the entire range. That said, the G model is my favourite one to play because of its’ consistent tone over the entire instrument. As a doubler, it checks all the boxes I need from a mouthpiece. It has a wonderful tone, it’s very responsive and it is flexible enough to play aggressively on a jazz or theatre gig, but still elegant enough to play my favourite classical pieces.
