Backun Lumiére Barrel (Bb/A Clarinet) - Cocobolo/Grenadilla Soprano Clarinets I can just swap the

I can just swap the barrel and the reed is blissfully undisturbed

but I can definitely "play one on TV" when I use this barrel

Instrument comes with

the Buffet R13 is brighter still — though its scale is looser and the twelfths stretch

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Backun Lumiére Barrel (Bb/A Clarinet) - Cocobolo/Grenadilla Soprano Clarinets I can just swap theThe 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