Backun Eb Clarinet Cutback Barrels (Grenadilla/Cocobolo) Instrument Cases This is basically the same

This is basically the same facing as the Vandoren BD5 Eb mouthpiece

If you're still not sure which one you want (or you want to get into the weeds with the subject)

I certainly did — I was given one after I stepped on several metal ligatures when I was a kid

they're kinda right

let's talk about the weight for a second

Backun Eb Clarinet Cutback Barrels (Grenadilla/Cocobolo) Instrument Cases This is basically the sameKind of like a mini Fatboy barrel, Backun has made an Eb barrel that opens up the sometimes constricting feel of an Eb clarinet substantially. I'm the first to admit I'm not an Eb player, for lots of reasons, but I can definitely "play one on TV" when I use this barrel. Ok, so what's a "cutback" barrel? Have a look at the reverse side of the barrel there is a cutout on the back. Why? So you can use a Bb clarinet reed! Why is that a big deal? Because,