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Fatboy Barrels

$219 USD

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  • Versatility defined

    The Fatboy is at home in the world's most prestigious concert halls, famous jazz clubs, and everything in between. It's our best-selling barrel, and for good reason. Artists who are called upon to interpret a wide variety of music appreciate the Fatboy Barrel’s unique flexibility and versatility. Note: In Japan, this model is known as the Backun Barrel. 

    Specs: Grenadilla or cocobolo wood. Compatible with Bb and A clarinets.


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RG
09/14/2020
Robert G.
United States United States
Barrel

Excellent

Backun Musical Services Fatboy Barrels Review
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EM
09/14/2020
Elson M.
United States United States
Expectacular Barrilete Fatboy Cocobolo

The Barrels is wonderfull. A warm sound, very focus in the lower register and very accurate in the alto and alttismo register very tune. I am falling in love. My clarinet is an old Buffet E11 and the mouthpiece is a viotto B5L.

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RB
08/25/2020
Robert B.
United States United States
Quality

The workmanship of the Fatboy barrel is impressive. Still evaluating the difference on my 1976 RC Buffet Crampon.

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MH
08/18/2020
Madison H.
United States United States
Selmer Fit Fatboy Barrel

I have a VERY old Selmer A clarinet that was in need of a barrel upgrade and this did the trick! I was nervous it wouldn't fit due to my clarinet's age, but it did! I purchased the longest barrel available and still need to pull out a considerable amount, but this may not be necessary for everyone. Highly recommend!

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JP
08/18/2020
Jennifer P.
United States United States
Great Barrel!

I tried out several barrels and ended up choosing the Fatboy in cocobola wood. The barrel gave an extremely noticeable difference in dynamic range and projection power that even the Fatboy in grenadilla did not seem to have (without more effort). The barrel was free-blowing and had a beautiful, warm, dark tone. I will probably never play on my stock Protege barrel again, I liked it so much! It was a great investment for me.

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MS
08/18/2020
Mike S.
United States United States
Worth it

Just received it and already hearing a difference - definitely warmer sound and great looks to go with it !!

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