Backun Lumiére Barrel (Bb/A Clarinet) - Cocobolo/Grenadilla Length:66mm

Backun Lumiére Barrel (Bb/A Clarinet) - Cocobolo/Grenadilla Length:66mmThe Lumire. This barrel is one of the newer of the bunch, and levels up ANY Backun clarinet (or, for that matter, non Backun clarinet). It's also gorgeous. But if you're reading this, you're probably wondering, "is this barrel $50 better than the Fatboy?" Good question. The difference is in the wood, and the finishing process. This will lighten up a dark clarinet sound not brighten, but will offer a bit less resistance and density. This is ideal for

Their mixture is subjected to a "prolonged vulcanization" process (essentially "baked" for many hours at high temperatures) which permanently cross-links the molecules into a dense

and everything locks down solid once you dial it in

Contrary to what you might read on Facebook

lacquered raw ebony

Th M15 Bb clarinet mouthpiece has the narrowest tip opening in the Vandoren range

Adjustable thumb rest and neck strap loop

It's got a huge dynamic range

I recommend the Vandoren Java (Red) or Java (Green) Alto Sax reeds (go a 1/2 strength harder than you'd get in the Traditional cut)

I was unaware of the problem since my personal Bonna bass clarinet double case works just fine

you can experiment to find the ideal tightness for a specific reed

stuffy and flat

I hope you enjoy