Backun Lumiére Basset Clarinet in A Baritone SaxophoneNow, I hear you coughing on your drink looking at the price on this. Yes. It's expensive. But if you need it, you know who you are. And if you need a modern Basset Clarinet, this is the one to beat. Even, in tune, ergonomically comfortable, and sounds like a clarinet only it goes to low C. Mozart, you're welcome. And this thing is a Lumiere through and through. Which means I'll just cut and paste what I wrote about the Lumire clarinet here: The Backun
For those on the fence between this and the new Vision
I will quickly evaluate everything for scratches or any other damage (you've been careful
The long seasoning process minimizes the chances of cracking
This will lighten up a dark clarinet sound — not brighten
leadwood and mopane if there's interest
as I do with all my horns
As you know
yet it's still something you can pack up and take with you
the flaps of fabric can either be tucked behind the metal cradle (leaving the metal cradle touching the reed) or placed in front of the metal cradle
I guarantee you will love this peg
This is really one heck of an instrument
This case holds three bass clarinet mouthpieces safely inside soft padded velvet inserts
