So far I am loving this clarinet! I played on the Protege Backun Bb clarinet for a few years, and decided to upgrade since I am almost done my music degree. I am so happy I did!

I have only been playing this Lumiere for six days now. I'm loving the tone quality and intonation. The Cocobolo body with silver and gold keywork are beautiful and very high quality and the mechanism is in perfect adjustment. After playing one brand of French-made clarinets for over 30 years, adapting to the left-hand pinky key positions is taking a little getting used to, but the sound quality is so worth a little adjusting on my part. Thanks for producing this innovative instrument.

Performing in orchestral, chamber, solo, and recording settings, gradually I realized I was working too hard in terms of intonation. I decided that I would only change instruments or brands if I found an instrument that met my needs in terms of pitch while not compromising on sound quality. In the Lumiere, I found what I was looking for in pitch, but so much more. I have never played instruments with more consistent resistance, response, and tone. The sound is direct and focused, yet covered and warm. These horns can do all that I need as someone who performs contemporary and standard repertoire in a variety of settings. The Bb offers an effortless focus and projection, and the A has an ease and fluidity unlike anything I have experienced. When it comes to equipment, the goal is finding the horn and accessories that make it easiest for your voice to come through. Backun has streamlined that process for me--beautiful craftmanship with the performer in mind.

I’m absolutely blown away by the vibrancy and complexity in the sound. The response and tonal evenness throughout the registers feels like a meticulously handpicked instrument, and then some. I was hoping for a supercar of clarinets, and I was not let down. Receiving this clarinet and starting to play on it has made all of 2020 a lot better for me!

This instrument is by far, one of the most incredible clarinets that I have ever played on. Blows my mind!!!

I had the opportunity to try the cocobolo and granadilla Lumières. Although I preferred the granadilla version, I was amazed by the consistency of intonation in both clarinets. It’s very rare that you can get an amazing clarinet without trying many before finding a good one. The tone is beautifully clear, centered, and consistent throughout all registers. The throat notes sounds resonant and in tune without the need of resonant alternate fingers. Playing through all registers comes effortlessly and with the perfect amount of resistance. After trying various top models of a mayor brand without success in finding a great clarinet I have been fortunate to find in the first try the most amazing and beautiful instrument. Thanks Sean for suggesting the Lumière to me.