Backun Bb clarinet mouthpiece for orchestra and chamber music
The Backun Shifrin Signature is a professional Bb clarinet mouthpiece from the Signature Series, developed in collaboration with David Shifrin and Richard Hawkins. Its very close 1.04 mm tip opening gives this clarinet mouthpiece an immediate response and a high level of control over articulation, tone focus and shaping.
In practice, that leads to a compact, rich and warmly centered sound that suits orchestral playing and chamber music well. Players who prefer harder reeds will find that this close tip setup clearly supports that approach.
Construction and internal design of the Shifrin Signature
Backun makes this mouthpiece from Marbled Slate hard rubber, a marbled grey material with a classic look. The medium-long 19 mm facing works together with the close opening for a controlled playing feel with quick response.
The A-Frame Baffle design adds fullness and breadth to the tone and supports clear articulation. That makes the Backun Shifrin Signature appealing to advanced and professional clarinetists who want a high degree of precision from their Bb clarinet mouthpiece.
Fit and reed compatibility
Instead of cork, this Backun mouthpiece uses an O-Ring system with three interchangeable rubber O-rings in sizes S, M and L. This gives you a stable fit on the barrel and lets you adapt the fit to your instrument.
The Shifrin Signature is optimized for both cane and synthetic reeds. If you want specific advice on combining mouthpiece, reed and fit on your clarinet, Magna Music can also help with personal guidance from staff members who play themselves.
