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Mouthpiece(s) similar to Hawkins B?

Author: tveymusic
Date: 2026-01-26 08:36

I've had the Richard Hawkins B mouthpiece for about 20 years, and it was definitely the best one I've ever tried when I bought it, and none of the mouthpieces I've tried over the years compare to it IMO. I think it's time for a new one though (mainly because tuning has become more and more of an issue... I'm guessing it's gotten a bit worn out over the years... I'll be buying a new clarinet first -- I posted about it here: http://test.woodwind.org/clarinet/BBoard/read.html?f=1&i=519913&t=519913 -- but I think it might be a good time to buy a new mouthpiece as well).

I don't think the B model is being sold anymore -- does anyone know if there's something similar? Perhaps the Backun one? (I'm very skeptical about their stuff TBH, the marketing is just a bit over the top, and so are the prices). Is there something even better? I use 4.25 Legere European Signature reeds. I currently have an R13, and would like to get a Yamaha CSVR (I played a couple of them when I was in Tokyo and thought they felt and sounded amazing!).

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