Backun BCLAQG-NK Q-Series A Clarinet Overview
The Backun BCLAQG-NK Q-Series A Clarinet is a French-style professional A clarinet built from unstained grenadilla with modern manufacturing details such as a carbon fibre joint ring, designed to deliver familiar feel, stable response, and consistent intonation for orchestral and ensemble playing.
Backun BCLAQG-NK Q-Series A Clarinet Specifications
- Key: A
- Body wood: Premium, unstained exotic hardwood (grenadilla)
- Bore: Poly-cylindrical
- Tone holes: Precision undercut and overcut
- Keywork: Drop-forged and hardened; triple-strike nickel plating
- Trill keys: Inline trill keys
- Pads: Custom black leather pads
- Case: Backun Professional Double Case
- Accessories: Lumière 65 mm and 64 mm barrels, Lumière bell, Boveda pack, polishing cloth, cleaning swab, cork grease, Backun warranty (mouthpiece not included)
Condition & Setup
Brand new with full manufacturer's warranty. This clarinet has been professionally inspected, set up, and play-tested by our repair staff to confirm key regulation, pad seal, and mechanical function.
Who the BCLAQG-NK Q-Series A Clarinet Is For
The Backun BCLAQG-NK Q-Series A Clarinet is a French-style A clarinet designed for players who need an orchestral-standard A instrument with reliable intonation, clean response, and modern mechanical stability. Its poly-cylindrical bore and precision undercut and overcut tone holes support even scale consistency and articulation clarity across registers, while inline trill keys are positioned to help reduce condensation accumulation during extended rehearsals and performances.
This model is a practical choice for advancing students, conservatory players, doublers, and working professionals who want Backun design and materials in a more accessible configuration. The unstained grenadilla body, carbon fibre joint ring, and triple-strike nickel-plated keywork are selected to balance traditional feel with long-term durability and consistent playability. Backun A clarinets are intended to match the tone quality, response, and intonation expectations set by Backun Bb clarinets, making this a logical companion instrument for Bb/A setups.
Common Questions About the Backun BCLAQG-NK
Is the Backun Q-Series A Clarinet suitable for professional use?
Yes. The Q-Series A is built with professional materials and features including a grenadilla body, precision tone-hole work, black leather pads, and hardened, triple-strike nickel-plated keywork, making it appropriate for serious orchestral and ensemble requirements.
What does “French-style” mean on this clarinet?
“French-style” refers to a modern Boehm-system design approach that emphasizes a familiar contemporary feel, efficient keywork ergonomics, and a response profile commonly preferred by players coming from standard professional Bb clarinets.
What is included with the BCLAQG-NK, and what is not included?
Included are two Lumière barrels (65 mm and 64 mm), a Lumière bell, a Backun Professional Double Case, Boveda pack, polishing cloth, cleaning swab, cork grease, and Backun warranty. A mouthpiece is not included.
We are proud to be an authorized Backun dealer
In stock! Ships within 1-2 business days
Financing available. Apply directly at checkout
30-day risk-free trial
2-Year Warranty
Complimentary shipping for all U.S. orders over $99
Backun BCLAQG-NK Q-Series A Clarinet in Grenadilla with Nickel Keys
Backun BCLAQG-NK Q-Series A Clarinet Overview
The Backun BCLAQG-NK Q-Series A Clarinet is a French-style professional A clarinet built from unstained grenadilla with modern manufacturing details such as a carbon fibre joint ring, designed to deliver familiar feel, stable response, and consistent intonation for orchestral and ensemble playing.
Backun BCLAQG-NK Q-Series A Clarinet Specifications
- Key: A
- Body wood: Premium, unstained exotic hardwood (grenadilla)
- Bore: Poly-cylindrical
- Tone holes: Precision undercut and overcut
- Keywork: Drop-forged and hardened; triple-strike nickel plating
- Trill keys: Inline trill keys
- Pads: Custom black leather pads
- Case: Backun Professional Double Case
- Accessories: Lumière 65 mm and 64 mm barrels, Lumière bell, Boveda pack, polishing cloth, cleaning swab, cork grease, Backun warranty (mouthpiece not included)
Condition & Setup
Brand new with full manufacturer's warranty. This clarinet has been professionally inspected, set up, and play-tested by our repair staff to confirm key regulation, pad seal, and mechanical function.
Who the BCLAQG-NK Q-Series A Clarinet Is For
The Backun BCLAQG-NK Q-Series A Clarinet is a French-style A clarinet designed for players who need an orchestral-standard A instrument with reliable intonation, clean response, and modern mechanical stability. Its poly-cylindrical bore and precision undercut and overcut tone holes support even scale consistency and articulation clarity across registers, while inline trill keys are positioned to help reduce condensation accumulation during extended rehearsals and performances.
This model is a practical choice for advancing students, conservatory players, doublers, and working professionals who want Backun design and materials in a more accessible configuration. The unstained grenadilla body, carbon fibre joint ring, and triple-strike nickel-plated keywork are selected to balance traditional feel with long-term durability and consistent playability. Backun A clarinets are intended to match the tone quality, response, and intonation expectations set by Backun Bb clarinets, making this a logical companion instrument for Bb/A setups.
Common Questions About the Backun BCLAQG-NK
Is the Backun Q-Series A Clarinet suitable for professional use?
Yes. The Q-Series A is built with professional materials and features including a grenadilla body, precision tone-hole work, black leather pads, and hardened, triple-strike nickel-plated keywork, making it appropriate for serious orchestral and ensemble requirements.
What does “French-style” mean on this clarinet?
“French-style” refers to a modern Boehm-system design approach that emphasizes a familiar contemporary feel, efficient keywork ergonomics, and a response profile commonly preferred by players coming from standard professional Bb clarinets.
What is included with the BCLAQG-NK, and what is not included?
Included are two Lumière barrels (65 mm and 64 mm), a Lumière bell, a Backun Professional Double Case, Boveda pack, polishing cloth, cleaning swab, cork grease, and Backun warranty. A mouthpiece is not included.
We are proud to be an authorized Backun dealer
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In stock! Ships within 1-2 business days
Financing available. Apply directly at checkout
30-day risk-free trial
2-Year Warranty
Complimentary shipping for all U.S. orders over $99
Backun BCLAQG-NK Q-Series A Clarinet in Grenadilla with Nickel Keys
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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.