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Backun Signature Eb Clarinet Mouthpiece

Backun Signature Eb Clarinet Mouthpiece

The Llopis is the first Signature series Eb clarinet mouthpiece from Backun. Javier Llopis is a Spanish Eb clarinet wizard whom Richard Hawkins (the designer of all Backun mouthpieces) met a couple years ago. What makes this mouthpiece special is its ease of articulation, especially in upper registers — something that any Eb clarinet player would appreciate. Their families and roommates will appreciate it, too.

I recommend purchasing individual reeds to try these mouthpieces. It's always better to use a new reed that matches the mouthpiece than to try a current reed with a new mouthpiece. You don't get a sense of the mouthpiece that way, because your reed is "used" to your current mouthpiece. By the way, if you are fond of synthetic, just use 1/4 to 1/2 strength softer reed than what you'd use for cane.

Finally, please have a look at my Trial Policy for details on Backun mouthpiece trials.

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Rory H. (Washington, United States)
Finally Taming the E♭: My Experience with the Backun Llopis Mouthpiece

This mouthpiece is a genuine game changer for me. I’m coming from a 20+ year old stock mouthpiece, mostly because I rarely had the chance to play E♭ clarinet. Now that I’m playing it regularly, upgrading actually mattered, and the difference is immediate.

Across the entire range, the tone is more even and focused, without the thin, “mosquito-like” sound I used to fight. The biggest improvement is in the altissimo register, where notes speak more easily and consistently. Articulation also feels more controlled. My teacher even commented that it sounds like I’m playing on a much higher-end instrument now.

The marbled finish is beautiful in person and makes it feel like a true step up from a basic setup. I’m currently pairing it with an Olegature, which has been working well for response and articulation.

If you’ve been putting off upgrading your E♭ setup, this is absolutely worth it. It made the instrument feel far more playable and musical.