Backun Fatboy A/Bb Clarinet Barrel Overview
The Backun Fatboy A/Bb Clarinet Barrel is a 65mm Grenadilla wood barrel in a standard fit designed to pair with many of today’s most common professional and advancing clarinets. Known for its flexibility across a wide range of repertoire, the Fatboy is a widely used aftermarket barrel choice for players who need one setup to cover orchestral, chamber, studio, and jazz demands; in Japan, this model is known as the Backun Barrel.
Backun Fatboy A/Bb Clarinet Barrel Specifications
- Instrument type: A/Bb clarinet barrel
- Material: Grenadilla (African blackwood)
- Length: 65mm
- Fit: Standard fit
- Compatibility (standard fit pairs with): Backun, Buffet, Yamaha, Leblanc, Selmer USA (Centered Tone, 10G, Series 9)
- Finish: Natural Grenadilla wood
- Barrel tube and velvet bag
Condition & Setup
Brand new.
Who the Fatboy A/Bb Clarinet Barrel Is For
The Fatboy A/Bb clarinet barrel is an aftermarket Grenadilla barrel designed to refine response, tuning feel, and tonal balance on compatible standard-fit A and Bb clarinets. It is well-suited to working players and serious students who are asked to cover varied literature and performance settings, where a single barrel must remain adaptable across different styles and articulation demands.
Within Backun’s barrel lineup, the Fatboy is known for being a versatile, do-it-all option and is a common choice for clarinetists performing everything from classical concert-hall repertoire to commercial and jazz work. If you are seeking a standard-fit 65mm barrel to match instruments from makers such as Buffet, Yamaha, Leblanc, or Selmer USA models listed above, this is the intended sizing.
Common Questions About The Backun Fatboy
What does “standard fit” mean on the Backun Fatboy barrel?
Standard fit refers to the tenon sizing intended to pair with Backun, Buffet, Yamaha, Leblanc, and specific Selmer USA clarinets (Centered Tone, 10G, Series 9) without requiring modification.
Is the Backun Fatboy barrel only for Bb clarinet?
No. This is an A/Bb barrel designed for use on A clarinet or Bb clarinet, as long as the instrument matches the standard-fit sizing.
What is included with the Backun Fatboy 65mm barrel?
Included are one 65mm Grenadilla barrel, one velvet bag, and one barrel tube for storage and transport.
We are proud to be an authorized Backun dealer
In stock! Ships within 1-2 business days.
30-day risk-free trial
2-Year Warranty
Complimentary shipping for all U.S. orders over $99
Backun Fatboy A/Bb Clarinet Barrel, Grenadilla, 65mm, Standard Fit
Backun Fatboy A/Bb Clarinet Barrel Overview
The Backun Fatboy A/Bb Clarinet Barrel is a 65mm Grenadilla wood barrel in a standard fit designed to pair with many of today’s most common professional and advancing clarinets. Known for its flexibility across a wide range of repertoire, the Fatboy is a widely used aftermarket barrel choice for players who need one setup to cover orchestral, chamber, studio, and jazz demands; in Japan, this model is known as the Backun Barrel.
Backun Fatboy A/Bb Clarinet Barrel Specifications
- Instrument type: A/Bb clarinet barrel
- Material: Grenadilla (African blackwood)
- Length: 65mm
- Fit: Standard fit
- Compatibility (standard fit pairs with): Backun, Buffet, Yamaha, Leblanc, Selmer USA (Centered Tone, 10G, Series 9)
- Finish: Natural Grenadilla wood
- Barrel tube and velvet bag
Condition & Setup
Brand new.
Who the Fatboy A/Bb Clarinet Barrel Is For
The Fatboy A/Bb clarinet barrel is an aftermarket Grenadilla barrel designed to refine response, tuning feel, and tonal balance on compatible standard-fit A and Bb clarinets. It is well-suited to working players and serious students who are asked to cover varied literature and performance settings, where a single barrel must remain adaptable across different styles and articulation demands.
Within Backun’s barrel lineup, the Fatboy is known for being a versatile, do-it-all option and is a common choice for clarinetists performing everything from classical concert-hall repertoire to commercial and jazz work. If you are seeking a standard-fit 65mm barrel to match instruments from makers such as Buffet, Yamaha, Leblanc, or Selmer USA models listed above, this is the intended sizing.
Common Questions About The Backun Fatboy
What does “standard fit” mean on the Backun Fatboy barrel?
Standard fit refers to the tenon sizing intended to pair with Backun, Buffet, Yamaha, Leblanc, and specific Selmer USA clarinets (Centered Tone, 10G, Series 9) without requiring modification.
Is the Backun Fatboy barrel only for Bb clarinet?
No. This is an A/Bb barrel designed for use on A clarinet or Bb clarinet, as long as the instrument matches the standard-fit sizing.
What is included with the Backun Fatboy 65mm barrel?
Included are one 65mm Grenadilla barrel, one velvet bag, and one barrel tube for storage and transport.
We are proud to be an authorized Backun dealer
Pairs well with
In stock! Ships within 1-2 business days.
30-day risk-free trial
2-Year Warranty
Complimentary shipping for all U.S. orders over $99
Backun Fatboy A/Bb Clarinet Barrel, Grenadilla, 65mm, Standard Fit
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Return Policy
We offer an unconditional 30-day return policy to ensure you’re completely satisfied. If you’re unhappy for any reason, return the item for a full refund or full exchange credit (reeds and other consumables are non-returnable once opened). Every instrument we sell is guaranteed to be free of mechanical defects—if an issue arises, contact us and we’ll either reimburse a local repair or provide a prepaid return label for repair, exchange, or refund. If you simply change your mind, you may still return the item for a full refund, but return shipping costs are the customer’s responsibility unless free returns were purchased through Redo at checkout. Please see our FAQ for additional details.
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Shop Warranty:
Brand new items are covered by the full manufacturer’s warranty unless otherwise noted (see the individual maker for details). Open box, used, and vintage items include a two-year warranty serviced by our in-house repair shop, and we guarantee every instrument will be free of mechanical defects. Warranty coverage does not include damage from accident, misuse, negligence, improper operation, unauthorized alterations or removed serial numbers, normal wear and routine maintenance, environmental damage (including perspiration, corrosion, or extreme temperature and humidity), lacquer or plating wear, or consumable parts such as springs, pads, and felts. Please see our FAQ for additional details.