Traditional Bells

I had a barrell that I purchased some time ago and always wanted the bell to match. I love how I sound with both items.

Amazing bell! Darkens up the overall tone and allows ease of playing.

I was surprised at the difference that using a Backun bell made in my playing. It smoothes out register changes and improves consistency of sound through all registers. I have shared the bell with colleagues, all of whom are equally surprised and pleased. I recommend this product highly.

I am principal clarinet in two community bands—Boulder and Longmont, Colorado—and I am thrilled to be playing on both a Backun barrel and my new cocobollo bell. Not only do a get a great sound, but I feel much more confident with solos.

Along with my Cocobooo Fatboy barrels I have used the traditional bell on my Buffet Festival and before that my LeBlanc Bb clarinets. This barrel’s corrections are more subtle than a new barrel (in fact before I bought this in 2005 (!) I never thought about bell replacements (and I have been playing since 1967!). Who knew? The Backun Bell corrected most of my low register intonation issues (particularly low E and F) and added ease of projection in orchestral music. I have used my regular bell on my A and the difference is astoundingly different. When able I have transplanted the Backun on the A and it makes a rather stuffy clarinet much more clear and easy to project with. Very happy with this for over 13 years. I am planned my on trying the MoBa bell in the near future. Thanks Morrie and Backun!

I just started using a cocobolo Traditional bell (and Fatboy barrel) with my Alpha and it’s a real treat! I find the tone is warmer and richer, and I can feel the whole instrument resonating more. They are also beautiful to look at. The fit on the bell was a little tight, but a technician was able to adjust if very easily.