Backun Lumiere Professional Bb Clarinet
Overview
The Backun Lumiere is a professional Bb clarinet from the innovative Canadian maker that has rapidly earned respect among the world's top clarinetists for its exceptional craftsmanship and distinctive tonal character. The aged grenadilla wood body is hand-selected and meticulously finished, producing a rich, dark tone with a complexity and depth that reveals itself more fully as the instrument is played in over months and years. What distinguishes Backun from traditional manufacturers is their approach to bore design, tone hole placement, and key geometry, all of which have been refined using modern acoustic analysis while respecting the fundamental principles of French clarinet design. The silver-plated keys are beautifully manufactured with exceptional fit and finish, and the action is precise, fast, and comfortable. The instrument offers remarkable dynamic range, responding to the subtlest changes in air speed and embouchure pressure with a sensitivity that inspires musical expression. The undercut tone holes and hand-finished bore produce an evenness of response across all registers that is immediately noticeable. This clarinet is designed for professional soloists, orchestral players, and serious performers who appreciate innovation grounded in tradition. The brand's relative newcomer status compared to century-old European houses means less market familiarity, though the quality speaks for itself.
Clarinets
The Backun Lumiere is a professional Bb clarinet from the innovative Canadian maker, featuring aged grenadilla wood and modern acoustic analysis in its bore design producing a rich, dark tone with exceptional sensitivity and dynamic range.
Instrument Details
$7,499
Professional
Brand
Backun
Type
Bb Clarinet
Made In
Canada
Year
2016
