Backun Essence A Clarinet Overview
The Backun Essence A clarinet is a professional model built around the company's modern French-style design concept, combining a light feel with a bold tonal profile. Developed for Backun's 25th anniversary, the Essence features custom-level keywork and an enhanced left-hand mechanism, placing it as a refined professional option within the Backun lineup. This cocobolo instrument is configured with silver-plated keys and contrasting gold posts.
Backun Essence A Clarinet Specifications
- Instrument Type: A clarinet
- Key: A
- Model: Essence BCLAESSC-SKG
- Body Material: Cocobolo
- Keywork: Silver-plated keys with gold posts
- Case: Fitted Marcus Bonna case with Backun case cover and carrying straps
- Accessories: 64 mm and 65 mm cocobolo barrels, cork grease, and swab
- Serial Number: ES-0068
Condition & Setup
This floor model is in excellent playing order and has been professionally serviced, set up, and play-tested. The cocobolo body and keywork remain in excellent overall condition, with faint superficial handling marks and light scratches on selected wood and polished metal surfaces. A mouthpiece, mouthpiece cap, and ligature are not included.
Who the Essence A Clarinet Is For
The Essence A clarinet is intended for professional players, advanced students, and educators seeking an A clarinet for orchestral, chamber, and recital work. Its design emphasizes a light physical response, tonal warmth and brilliance, and precise tuning across the registers. It is especially relevant to clarinetists who want Backun's modern professional design approach without moving into the company's higher-priced custom lines.
Common Questions About the Backun Essence
How does the Essence fit within Backun's clarinet lineup?
The Essence belongs to Backun's professional clarinet range and incorporates custom-level keywork. It occupies a different position from the company's MoBa, Lumiere, and CG Carbon custom instruments.
Why are two barrels included?
The included 64 mm and 65 mm cocobolo barrels give the player two options for refining tuning, response, and resistance according to ensemble conditions and personal setup.
What is the musical role of an A clarinet?
The A clarinet is central to orchestral and chamber repertoire and is commonly paired with a professional Bb clarinet. Its lower pitch supports a characteristically broad tonal palette and facilitates passages written in A-friendly keys.
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Backun BCLAESSC-SKG 'Essence' Professional A Clarinet in Cocobolo
Backun Essence A Clarinet Overview
The Backun Essence A clarinet is a professional model built around the company's modern French-style design concept, combining a light feel with a bold tonal profile. Developed for Backun's 25th anniversary, the Essence features custom-level keywork and an enhanced left-hand mechanism, placing it as a refined professional option within the Backun lineup. This cocobolo instrument is configured with silver-plated keys and contrasting gold posts.
Backun Essence A Clarinet Specifications
- Instrument Type: A clarinet
- Key: A
- Model: Essence BCLAESSC-SKG
- Body Material: Cocobolo
- Keywork: Silver-plated keys with gold posts
- Case: Fitted Marcus Bonna case with Backun case cover and carrying straps
- Accessories: 64 mm and 65 mm cocobolo barrels, cork grease, and swab
- Serial Number: ES-0068
Condition & Setup
This floor model is in excellent playing order and has been professionally serviced, set up, and play-tested. The cocobolo body and keywork remain in excellent overall condition, with faint superficial handling marks and light scratches on selected wood and polished metal surfaces. A mouthpiece, mouthpiece cap, and ligature are not included.
Who the Essence A Clarinet Is For
The Essence A clarinet is intended for professional players, advanced students, and educators seeking an A clarinet for orchestral, chamber, and recital work. Its design emphasizes a light physical response, tonal warmth and brilliance, and precise tuning across the registers. It is especially relevant to clarinetists who want Backun's modern professional design approach without moving into the company's higher-priced custom lines.
Common Questions About the Backun Essence
How does the Essence fit within Backun's clarinet lineup?
The Essence belongs to Backun's professional clarinet range and incorporates custom-level keywork. It occupies a different position from the company's MoBa, Lumiere, and CG Carbon custom instruments.
Why are two barrels included?
The included 64 mm and 65 mm cocobolo barrels give the player two options for refining tuning, response, and resistance according to ensemble conditions and personal setup.
What is the musical role of an A clarinet?
The A clarinet is central to orchestral and chamber repertoire and is commonly paired with a professional Bb clarinet. Its lower pitch supports a characteristically broad tonal palette and facilitates passages written in A-friendly keys.
We are proud to be an authorized Backun dealer
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In stock! Ships within 1-2 business days.
30-day risk-free trial
2-Year Warranty
Complimentary shipping for all U.S. orders over $99
Backun BCLAESSC-SKG 'Essence' Professional A Clarinet in Cocobolo
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Shipping Information
Orders valued over $99 ship via FedEx 2-Day within the U.S. and via DHL internationally. A physical address (no P.O. Boxes) and signature are required. Smaller accessories ship via USPS (2–5 day service) and do not require a signature if valued under $99. Please see our FAQ for additional details.
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Return Policy
We offer an unconditional 30-day return policy to ensure you’re completely satisfied. If you’re unhappy for any reason, return the item for a full refund or full exchange credit (reeds and other consumables are non-returnable once opened). Every instrument we sell is guaranteed to be free of mechanical defects—if an issue arises, contact us and we’ll either reimburse a local repair or provide a prepaid return label for repair, exchange, or refund. If you simply change your mind, you may still return the item for a full refund, but return shipping costs are the customer’s responsibility unless free returns were purchased through Redo at checkout. Please see our FAQ for additional details.
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Shop Warranty:
Brand new items are covered by the full manufacturer’s warranty unless otherwise noted (see the individual maker for details). Open box/refurbished, used, and vintage items include a two-year warranty serviced by our in-house repair shop, and we guarantee every instrument will be free of mechanical defects. Warranty coverage does not include damage from accident, misuse, negligence, improper operation, unauthorized alterations or removed serial numbers, normal wear and routine maintenance, environmental damage (including perspiration, corrosion, or extreme temperature and humidity), lacquer or plating wear, or consumable parts such as springs, pads, and felts. Please see our FAQ for additional details.