{"product_id":"backun-bclaqc-skge-q-series-professional-a-clarinet-in-cocobolo-sn-q2-2422","title":"Backun BCLAQC-SKGE Q-Series Professional A Clarinet in Cocobolo","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBackun Q Series A Clarinet Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBackun's Q Series is a professional clarinet line developed to bring many of the maker's higher-level acoustical and mechanical concepts to advanced and professional players. In A, the model is well suited to orchestral, chamber, and recital work where a player wants a refined, centered response and a serious counterpart to a Bb clarinet. This particular instrument combines the Q Series platform with cocobolo construction and a left-hand Eb key.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBackun Q Series A Clarinet Specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstrument Type: A clarinet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKey: A\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModel: Q Series\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBody Material: Cocobolo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeywork: Silver-plated keys with gold posts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuxiliary Key: Left-hand Eb key\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBarrels: Two Backun barrels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCase: Black BAM fitted soft-sided case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccessories: Cork grease, swab, and neck strap\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSerial Number: Q2-2422\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 cocobolo body, bell, and barrels, along with the silver-plated keywork and gold posts, present in excellent cosmetic condition with only minimal evidence of handling. A mouthpiece, ligature, and mouthpiece cap are not included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho the Q Series A Clarinet Is For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Q Series A clarinet is intended for advanced and professional clarinetists, particularly orchestral players building or refining a matched working pair. Its professional platform, left-hand Eb key, and choice of two barrels support players who value alternate-fingering flexibility, tuning options, and a refined response for ensemble, chamber, and recital settings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Questions About the Backun Q Series\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere does the Q Series fit within Backun's clarinet lineup?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Q Series is positioned as a professional instrument that incorporates higher-level Backun design features while remaining below the maker's custom-level models.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does the left-hand Eb key add?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe left-hand Eb key provides an alternate left-pinky option for the Eb and Ab key function. It can simplify passages in which the right-hand pinky is already committed to another key.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy are two barrels useful with an A clarinet?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo barrels give the player additional options for managing pitch, response, and resistance as performance conditions and ensemble requirements change.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHow can I evaluate if this clarinet meets my needs?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCheck out our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.brassandwinds.com\/blogs\/news\/backun-clarinet-guide\" title=\"Backun Clarinets: A Guide to Choosing Your Next Instrument\"\u003eGuide to Backun Clarinets\u003c\/a\u003e\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;\" alt=\"Backun Logo\" src=\"https:\/\/www.quinntheeskimo.net\/Pics\/BackunLogo\/BackunLogo1.jpg\" 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":67625876488557,"sku":"BCLAQCSKGE-CRQ22422","price":3199.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0608\/3461\/files\/7139510.jpg?v=1791317230","url":"https:\/\/www.brassandwinds.com\/products\/backun-bclaqc-skge-q-series-professional-a-clarinet-in-cocobolo-sn-q2-2422","provider":"The Mighty Quinn Brass and Winds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}