Backun Cocobolo Wood Traditional Bell - Bb/A Clarinets

With the addition of after-market bells to the clarinet world an entirely new level of customization has been made available to clarinet players. Usually considered to be part of the stock clarinet, the bell can in fact change the sound, tuning and feel ten-fold over the barrel.

With bells in two different woods, players are given several options including wood type and taper. Of course, these bells come with Backun's signature wooden tenon ring.

The two models available are those with the voicing groove and those without. The voicing groove works to help tune and voice the "B" over the break, which is often a troublesome register shift for many clarinetists. By smoothing out this break and bringing the notes in tune, the voicing groove and taper solves issues that are inherent with many stock clarinets.

While grenadilla is the traditional wood of choice, a large number of players, including many of the world's finest performers and educators, prefer cocobolo bells as this wood offers a warm, rich tone that does not sacrifice projection of sound. It is important to note that some specific models of clarinet do not need the voicing groove.

For players looking for a lighter bell with great projection and resonance, the Backun Flat Bell is a great alternative to the larger bells. With thinner walls and less weight, these bells work well on many A clarinets, as well as for chamber music performances where a lighter setup is needed. It is best if customers try several of each model to guarantee the best fit and sound.




Our  Price Aus $895.00

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