{"product_id":"backun-bclaessg-sk-essence-professional-a-clarinet-in-grenadilla-sn-es-0030","title":"Backun BCLAESSG-SK 'Essence' Professional A Clarinet in Grenadilla","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBackun Essence A Clarinet Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Backun Essence A clarinet is a professional, modern French-style instrument designed around a light feel, a bold tonal profile, and custom-level keywork. Its enhanced left-hand mechanism and sculpted, metal-ringed Essence barrel and bell reflect Backun's contemporary approach to response, tonal flexibility, and precise tuning. This model gives orchestral and chamber clarinetists a grenadilla A clarinet with a warm, resonant core and clear presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBackun Essence A Clarinet Specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstrument Type: Professional A clarinet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKey: A\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModel: Essence BCLAESSG-SK\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBody Material: Grenadilla\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKey Plating: Silver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBarrels: Backun Essence 64 mm and 65 mm grenadilla barrels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCase: Backun-branded Marcus Bonna case with backpack and shoulder straps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccessories: Cork grease, swab, polish cloth, and Boveda humidity-control holder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSerial Number: ES-0030\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition \u0026amp; Setup\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis floor model is in excellent playing order and has been professionally serviced, set up, and play-tested. The grenadilla components show light superficial handling marks, fine scratches, and mild variations in sheen, while the silver-plated keywork and rings remain bright with faint surface marks. The case and documented accessories are included. A mouthpiece, mouthpiece cap, ligature, and separate case cover are not included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho the Essence A Clarinet Is For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Essence A clarinet is intended for advanced and professional players who need an A instrument for orchestral, chamber, and solo repertoire. Its modern French-style concept will appeal to clarinetists seeking a relatively light feel, a warm and resonant center, clear articulation, and enough tonal presence for exposed ensemble work. Within Backun's lineup, the Essence occupies the professional range while incorporating keywork and design ideas associated with higher-level instruments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Questions About the Backun Essence\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does the Essence A clarinet fit within Backun's lineup?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Essence is part of Backun's professional clarinet range. It combines a modern French-style tonal concept with custom-level keywork, an enhanced left-hand mechanism, and sculpted metal-ringed components.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the practical value of the two included barrels?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 64 mm and 65 mm Essence barrels provide two setup options for balancing pitch, response, and tonal center with the player's mouthpiece and performance environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat playing situations suit an A clarinet of this level?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA professional A clarinet is principally used in orchestral, chamber, and solo literature written for the instrument. The Essence suits players seeking warmth and resonance together with clarity, flexibility, and a direct response.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.quinntheeskimo.net\/Pics\/BackunLogo\/BackunLogo1.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin-left: auto; display: block; margin-right: auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.quinntheeskimo.net\/Pics\/BackunLogo\/BackunLogo1.jpg\" alt=\"Backun Logo\" align=\"middle\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe are proud to be an authorized Backun dealer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Eastman Music Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53817047089517,"sku":"BCLAESSGSK-CRES0030","price":5524.15,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0608\/3461\/files\/7134621.jpg?v=1787785071","url":"https:\/\/www.brassandwinds.com\/products\/backun-bclaessg-sk-essence-professional-a-clarinet-in-grenadilla-sn-es-0030","provider":"The Mighty Quinn Brass and Winds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}