Vintage Claude Humbe Dallas Hand Faced Bb Clarinet Mouthpiece

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Claude Humbert was a highly respected mouthpiece refacer based in the Dallas area, known for his "hand-faced" clarinet and saxophone mouthpieces. His work is characterized by high-precision handcrafting, with a reputation for creating pieces that many players consider the best they have ever played.

  • Hand-Faced Craftsmanship: Unlike mass-produced models, these are "hand-faced," meaning the table, rails, and tip were meticulously finished by hand to ensure optimal reed response and seal.
  • Reputation for Accuracy: Humbert was famously said to have an "uncanny ability" to predict how a mouthpiece would sound just by inspecting the rails and feeling the facing.
  • Dallas Heritage: His pieces are often stamped or referred to as "Claude Humber Dallas" and are sought after as vintage or collectible items.
  • Professional Usage: He worked on mouthpieces for many great artists, and his techniques were passed down to other notable refacers like Miles Faherty

Vintage Claude Humbe Dallas Hand Faced Bb Clarinet Mouthpiece

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$49.99  $47.05

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Claude Humbert was a highly respected mouthpiece refacer based in the Dallas area, known for his "hand-faced" clarinet and saxophone... Read more

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Model: Humber

Working Status - Full Functionality - This item is in full working order with all features operational.

Cosmetics - Average - It looks to be in average cosmetic shape for an item of this type with a typical amount of cosmetic wear to a comparable item of its age and use as shown.

Included items - mouthpiece, ligature, cap

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    Claude Humbert was a highly respected mouthpiece refacer based in the Dallas area, known for his "hand-faced" clarinet and saxophone mouthpieces. His work is characterized by high-precision handcrafting, with a reputation for creating pieces that many players consider the best they have ever played.

    • Hand-Faced Craftsmanship: Unlike mass-produced models, these are "hand-faced," meaning the table, rails, and tip were meticulously finished by hand to ensure optimal reed response and seal.
    • Reputation for Accuracy: Humbert was famously said to have an "uncanny ability" to predict how a mouthpiece would sound just by inspecting the rails and feeling the facing.
    • Dallas Heritage: His pieces are often stamped or referred to as "Claude Humber Dallas" and are sought after as vintage or collectible items.
    • Professional Usage: He worked on mouthpieces for many great artists, and his techniques were passed down to other notable refacers like Miles Faherty

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