Backun Eb Clarinet Cutback Barrels (Grenadilla/Cocobolo) Length:41.5mm

Backun Eb Clarinet Cutback Barrels (Grenadilla/Cocobolo) Length:41.5mmKind of like a mini Fatboy barrel, Backun has made an Eb barrel that opens up the sometimes constricting feel of an Eb clarinet substantially. I'm the first to admit I'm not an Eb player, for lots of reasons, but I can definitely "play one on TV" when I use this barrel. Ok, so what's a "cutback" barrel? Have a look at the reverse side of the barrel there is a cutout on the back. Why? So you can use a Bb clarinet reed! Why is that a big deal? Because,

" (For those who have tried a few other brands of reed

like every instrument I sell

when you boil it down to its essence

It's thinner

40mm tip openings

never-been-used triple case for Bb

The Uebel Superior Plateau clarinet is a rare animal: it's a Bb clarinet with closed keys

See if you can hear the difference in the sound samples below

I've seen (and bought

Q: Can I remove it later

then the Berlioz excerpt (wide dynamic range

and one a little shorter