Backun BCLALUMG-SKG Lumiere A Clarinet Overview

The Backun BCLALUMG-SKG Lumiere is a custom grenadilla clarinet in A designed around the new Backun Scale, featuring a fully redesigned upper-to-lower stack concept (from the bell up) to deliver clarity, focus, and consistent intonation from altissimo through the low register in a traditional French-style playing concept.

Backun BCLALUMG-SKG Lumiere A Clarinet Specifications

• Key: A
• Body: Premium unstained grenadilla
• Bore/Scale: Lumiere complex taper with Backun Scale bore
• Tone holes: Sculpted undercut and overcut tone holes
• Keywork: Drop-forged and hardened keywork with triple-strike silver plating
• Posts: Gold plated posts
• Mechanisms: Automatic Low F vent mechanism; advanced adjustment screws; modular posting system
• Barrels: Lumiere 66mm and 65mm barrels
• Joints/Tenons: Carbon fiber joints and tenons
• Pads: Custom black leather pads; custom register pad with voicing pin
• Thumb/Tube: Solid silver thumb and register tubes; adjustable thumb rest with neck strap ring
• Springs/Trills: Inline trill keys with hardened blue steel coil springs; arching inline trill key design
• Bell: Lumiere bell
• Finish: Silver-plated keywork with gold plated posts
• Case: Custom BAM Trekking Single Clarinet Case
• Accessories: Polishing cloth, silk swab, cork grease (mouthpiece not included)

Condition & Setup

Condition: Brand new with full Backun warranty. As an authorized Backun dealer, this clarinet is inspected and professionally set up and play-tested to verify key fit, regulation, pad seating, and scale response prior to shipment.

Who the BCLALUMG-SKG A Clarinet Is For

The Backun BCLALUMG-SKG Lumiere is a professional custom A clarinet built for players who want a traditional French-style instrument with modern engineering for stable intonation, quick response, and a clear, centered core across the full range. It is particularly suited to orchestral, chamber, and solo repertoire where pitch security and evenness between registers are non-negotiable.

What distinguishes the Lumiere within the professional A-clarinet category is its bell-up redesign paired with the Backun Scale and a complex taper, plus practical performance details that directly affect feel and reliability: sculpted undercut/overcut tone holes for response, carbon fibre joints and tenons for stability, and custom leather pads for a precise seal and refined articulation. The arching inline trill-key design also helps move complex sculpted tone holes out of the waterline to support consistency in real-world playing conditions.

Common Questions About The Backun BCLALUMG-SKG

Is the Backun Lumiere an A clarinet for professional orchestral use?

Yes. The BCLALUMG-SKG is a custom A clarinet designed for professional performance, emphasizing consistent intonation and clarity from altissimo through the low register, with features such as the Backun Scale bore, complex taper, and precision keywork regulation.

What comes included, and do I need to buy a mouthpiece?

The clarinet includes a Custom BAM Trekking Single Clarinet Case, polishing cloth, silk swab, and cork grease. A mouthpiece is not included, so you should plan to pair it with your preferred professional mouthpiece and ligature setup.

What do the inline trill keys and leather pads change for the player?

The inline trill keys are designed for functional ergonomics and to help keep complex sculpted tone holes out of the waterline, supporting consistency during extended playing. The custom black leather pads provide a different sealing and feel profile than standard pads, aimed at fast response and precise control.

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