Both of the clarinets are amazing!! The Cocobolo has a softer, warmer tone. The Grenadilla has a more direct, fluid tone. As a Jazz musician, playing both tenor saxophone and clarinet, I can find a perfect place for both the Grenadilla and Cocobolo clarinets.
Actually Mr. White and Larson: It is hard to tell with the inferior audio all the differences but some do show forth. It is unfortunate that the best word to differentiate them that Mr. Franch-Ballester can come up with is "special". That does not really say it as well as you both did now does it? The barrel should also be the same material as the clarinet - Possibly even the mouthpiece. My favorite player on UA-cam uses a Mopane mouthpiece by Ember Wood Winds.
Gorgeous sound! I'm a jazz saxophonist turned clarinetist, and recently I've been exploring the world of clarinets made from different materials. Rosewood and cocobolo sound beautiful, but can someone explain why everyone hates the sound of the vintage metal clarinets?
In my opinion, the metal clarinets generally sound very squeaky, almost like a clarinet/bagpipe hybrid. This would work for some genres or songs, but most players prefer the classical, mellow, wood sound.
The grenadilla definitely sounds more focused and I guess traditional. The cocobolo sounds warmer and refined. I guess your website description is true about the woods xD
Definitely a difference...it's subtle, but it's there. However, could some of the difference be due to the fact that they are two different models? I think a truer comparison might be between a cocobolo and grenadilla MoBa, or a coco & gren Backun. Also, perhaps using a grenadilla barrel on the grenadilla clarinet might provide a clearer picture of the true differences between the instruments? Just a thought. Great video, in any case! :-)
the cocobolo has a more true pure warm sound to it where as the grenedilla has a more harsh sound. I prefer the cocobolo for solos and concert pieces in the mid and high octave. the grenadeilla has a much more sound from low Bb and downwards. budget wise, I would choose the protégé over the moba. it plays smoother and is 1k less. I prefer the cocobolo over grenedilla
Hes just doodling. Basicly you take a cromatic take steps up with a note acting as an anchor go up and down and then end it with the full chromatic. Though doubt you care 3 years latter
I like them both. It's exactly as he says: they have different voices. There's not really a "good" sound or a "not-so-good" sound, they're just different. Also, if darker sounds were always more desirable, then we wouldn't have brass instruments.
no me parece que tenga que probar solo las notas del registro medio ya que son las que normalmente suenan bien, por que no prueba la escala cromática y las notas de garganta ya que son las que en realidad tiene algunos desperfectos al afinar
Is the grenadilla clarinet a MoBa also? Or maybe a model which is no longer in the product line? Both sounded rather soft and mellow, without that darker woody sound I associate with the clarinet. Especially the cocobolo, almost more like a flute or alto recorder. But that may be the quality of the recording..
What about rosewood? Why does rosewood always get left out? I have a patricola rosewood clarinet and I think it should be mentioned. Also, why is rosewood not used as much as grenadilla and cocobolo?
Steven Christophersen Probably because it's not a "Dense" of a wood as far as I know. I too have a Rosewood clarinet, Boosey and Hawkes Edgware from 1970. It isn't quite as dark, as say my 53' R-13, but I still love the sound... especially as an "intermediate" clarinet!
It's hard to hear the difference via a UA-cam video, one should be there in person and hear directly. Will Backun make Hard Rubber clarinets some day? It would combine top acoustical quality and invulnerability.
Both of the clarinets are amazing!!
The Cocobolo has a softer, warmer tone.
The Grenadilla has a more direct, fluid tone.
As a Jazz musician, playing both tenor saxophone and clarinet, I can find a perfect place for both the Grenadilla and Cocobolo clarinets.
Brian White yeah. Would've said the exact same! The grenadilla is almost more "floaty" and slightly less "centered" than the Cocobolo made one.
Actually Mr. White and Larson: It is hard to tell with the inferior audio all the differences but some do show forth. It is unfortunate that the best word to differentiate them that Mr. Franch-Ballester can come up with is "special". That does not really say it as well as you both did now does it? The barrel should also be the same material as the clarinet - Possibly even the mouthpiece. My favorite player on UA-cam uses a Mopane mouthpiece by Ember Wood Winds.
He has such a great sound. The cocobolo sounds much more intimate. I can see how cocobolo sounds better in person
Gorgeous sound! I'm a jazz saxophonist turned clarinetist, and recently I've been exploring the world of clarinets made from different materials. Rosewood and cocobolo sound beautiful, but can someone explain why everyone hates the sound of the vintage metal clarinets?
In my opinion, the metal clarinets generally sound very squeaky, almost like a clarinet/bagpipe hybrid. This would work for some genres or songs, but most players prefer the classical, mellow, wood sound.
Isidro Santa Maria I myself love metal clarinets. They are different, but amazing.
Wouldn't work for orchestra and chamber...
I have a metal one, it plays just fine. Just really bright sounding, perfect for Jazz (which is what I use it for).
Cocobolo for chamber music, Grenadilla for orchestral playing
Played Buffet Crampon all my life, but I am falling in love with the Backun sound....
Thank you very good comparison and there is a huge difference , personally I prefer the cocobolo. It is very calming
The grenadilla definitely sounds more focused and I guess traditional. The cocobolo sounds warmer and refined. I guess your website description is true about the woods xD
Definitely a difference...it's subtle, but it's there. However, could some of the difference be due to the fact that they are two different models? I think a truer comparison might be between a cocobolo and grenadilla MoBa, or a coco & gren Backun. Also, perhaps using a grenadilla barrel on the grenadilla clarinet might provide a clearer picture of the true differences between the instruments? Just a thought. Great video, in any case! :-)
JoshJNYC never meant to be a comparison, this video simply highlights the clarinets he uses and especially travels with
the grenadilla sounds amazing
The Moba cocobolo barrel made a huge voice improvement alone over the Selmer 9 barrel. Next will be the Moba bell!
the cocobolo has a more true pure warm sound to it where as the grenedilla has a more harsh sound. I prefer the cocobolo for solos and concert pieces in the mid and high octave. the grenadeilla has a much more sound from low Bb and downwards. budget wise, I would choose the protégé over the moba. it plays smoother and is 1k less. I prefer the cocobolo over grenedilla
What piece is that he's playing on both clarinets?
Hes just doodling. Basicly you take a cromatic take steps up with a note acting as an anchor go up and down and then end it with the full chromatic. Though doubt you care 3 years latter
I like them both. It's exactly as he says: they have different voices. There's not really a "good" sound or a "not-so-good" sound, they're just different. Also, if darker sounds were always more desirable, then we wouldn't have brass instruments.
no me parece que tenga que probar solo las notas del registro medio ya que son las que normalmente suenan bien, por que no prueba la escala cromática y las notas de garganta ya que son las que en realidad tiene algunos desperfectos al afinar
Is the grenadilla clarinet a MoBa also? Or maybe a model which is no longer in the product line? Both sounded rather soft and mellow, without that darker woody sound I associate with the clarinet. Especially the cocobolo, almost more like a flute or alto recorder. But that may be the quality of the recording..
I definitely love both but prefer cocobolo clarinet
Cocobolo tends to expand and contract: I wonder if it requires constant visits to a repair person ....
What about rosewood? Why does rosewood always get left out? I have a patricola rosewood clarinet and I think it should be mentioned. Also, why is rosewood not used as much as grenadilla and cocobolo?
Steven Christophersen Probably because it's not a "Dense" of a wood as far as I know. I too have a Rosewood clarinet, Boosey and Hawkes Edgware from 1970. It isn't quite as dark, as say my 53' R-13, but I still love the sound... especially as an "intermediate" clarinet!
Because cocobolo is a kind of rosewood, as evidenced by its other name, Nicaraguan rosewood.
It's hard to hear the difference via a UA-cam video, one should be there in person and hear directly. Will Backun make Hard Rubber clarinets some day? It would combine top acoustical quality and invulnerability.
I love Backun Clarinet
What did you just do to that sax in the back
Besides you are an excelent musicianl you speak english clearly. Where are you from?
Silvia Calgaro he is from Lyria , Spain
On grenadilla, you didn;t put the grenadilla barrel, that's nnot fair.
I would personally choose the Grenadilla one because it has more ring and singing quality and the cocobolo is too mellow and soft for my taste.
One trumpet player clicked the dislike button :/
5 other trumpet players have done the same. What a tragedy
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rosewood cracks very easily
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Cocobola sounds smoother, grenadilla has a nicer ring.
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Je prefere le grenadilla
drawing circles while playing
Feeling the music
i prefer the grenadilla
Cocobolo is superior
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