Monday, February 7, 2011

The MoBa Clarinet: An Overview



Integrated Low F Vent
Provides improved tuning.



BSM Modular Posting System

A patent pending design that makes key fittings precise and easy.

Titanium Tenon Sleeves

Titanium sleeves on the upper and lower joints give the ultimate fit between the pieces. (also patent pending)



Unique Trill Key Design

With enlarged finger buttons and an independent guide system, it is meant to help maintain alignment.



Three-Axis Thumb Rest

Is said to be fully adjustable by the player to help aid in correct hand position.






Precision Keywork

Made at their shop with a full-length rod system for long-term reliability and quick response.


Raised and Tapered Low E Tonehole

Helps with the tuning and voicing of this sketchy note.







More Features:

Loaded with adjustment screws for fine-tuning and adjusting the mechanism.

Special materials are used to keep the action as quiet as possible.

Ergonomic register key for fast movement.

An improved F to F# mechanism and crow's foot.

Pricing

Bb Silver - $7500
Bb Gold - $8000

A Silver - $8250
A Gold - $8750




(all photos credit to Backun Musical Services Facebook page)

The clarinets are basically the same from the specs provided on the website. The MoBa including the low F vent and a sexy gold post on silver key combination. (haven't seen that since the Yamaha Allegro clarinet) Morrie Backun also said that the MoBa is more resistant than the Backun instrument. Here's hoping I will get to try one of these beauties soon.  

2 comments:

  1. BEAUTIFUL WORKS OF ART --- GODBLESS OUTSTANDING CRAFTMENSHIP

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  2. great desing and pure lines

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