Backun BCLAQG-SKE A Clarinet Overview
The Backun BCLAQG-SKE Q-Series A Clarinet is a French-style professional A clarinet built with an unstained grenadilla body, a poly-cylindrical bore, precision undercut and overcut tone holes, and silver-plated keywork, designed to deliver familiar traditional feel with modern Backun manufacturing features.
Backun BCLAQG-SKE A Clarinet Specifications
- Key: A
- Body: Premium, unstained exotic hardwood (grenadilla)
- Bore: Poly-cylindrical
- Tone holes: Precision undercut and overcut tone holes
- Keywork: Drop-forged and hardened keywork with triple-strike silver plating
- Trill keys: Inline trill keys
- Joint reinforcement: Carbon fibre joint ring
- Left-hand Eb key: Removable left-hand Eb key
- Thumb rest: Adjustable thumb rest with neck strap ring
- Adjustment: Advanced adjustment screws
- Pads: Custom black leather pads
- Finish: Grenadilla wood body with silver-plated keys
- Case: Backun Professional Double Case
- Accessories: Lumière 65 mm barrel, Lumière 64 mm barrel, 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 is professionally inspected, serviced, set up, and play-tested by our repair staff prior to shipment to confirm proper regulation, sealing, and mechanical function.
Who the BCLAQG-SKE A Clarinet Is For
The Backun BCLAQG-SKE Q-Series A Clarinet is a French-style A clarinet designed for advancing students, conservatory players, and working professionals who need accurate intonation, reliable mechanism, and a traditional feel in an A instrument.
Its poly-cylindrical bore and precision undercut and overcut tone holes are engineered for centered response and consistent pitch across registers, while inline trill keys are positioned to help reduce condensation accumulation. The grenadilla body paired with triple-strike silver-plated, drop-forged keywork provides the familiar resistance and key feel many players expect from classic French designs, with modern durability details such as a carbon fibre joint ring. The removable left-hand Eb key also lets players tailor the setup to their preferred fingering approach.
Common Questions About the Backun BCLAQG-SKE
Is the Backun Q-Series A Clarinet suitable for professional use?
Yes. The Q-Series A clarinet is built with professional-grade design elements such as a poly-cylindrical bore, precision undercut and overcut tone holes for intonation and response, and durable drop-forged, triple-strike silver-plated keywork.
What does “French-style” mean on this Backun A clarinet?
In this context, French-style refers to a traditional feel and playability profile associated with classic French clarinet design, paired here with modern manufacturing details such as a carbon fibre joint ring and contemporary adjustment hardware.
Why does this model include inline trill keys and a removable left-hand Eb key?
Inline trill keys help reduce condensation accumulation by simplifying the trill-key pathway, and the removable left-hand Eb key allows players to configure the instrument to their technique and repertoire needs.
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-SKE Q-Series A Clarinet in Grenadilla with Silver Keys, Left Eb Key
Backun BCLAQG-SKE A Clarinet Overview
The Backun BCLAQG-SKE Q-Series A Clarinet is a French-style professional A clarinet built with an unstained grenadilla body, a poly-cylindrical bore, precision undercut and overcut tone holes, and silver-plated keywork, designed to deliver familiar traditional feel with modern Backun manufacturing features.
Backun BCLAQG-SKE A Clarinet Specifications
- Key: A
- Body: Premium, unstained exotic hardwood (grenadilla)
- Bore: Poly-cylindrical
- Tone holes: Precision undercut and overcut tone holes
- Keywork: Drop-forged and hardened keywork with triple-strike silver plating
- Trill keys: Inline trill keys
- Joint reinforcement: Carbon fibre joint ring
- Left-hand Eb key: Removable left-hand Eb key
- Thumb rest: Adjustable thumb rest with neck strap ring
- Adjustment: Advanced adjustment screws
- Pads: Custom black leather pads
- Finish: Grenadilla wood body with silver-plated keys
- Case: Backun Professional Double Case
- Accessories: Lumière 65 mm barrel, Lumière 64 mm barrel, 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 is professionally inspected, serviced, set up, and play-tested by our repair staff prior to shipment to confirm proper regulation, sealing, and mechanical function.
Who the BCLAQG-SKE A Clarinet Is For
The Backun BCLAQG-SKE Q-Series A Clarinet is a French-style A clarinet designed for advancing students, conservatory players, and working professionals who need accurate intonation, reliable mechanism, and a traditional feel in an A instrument.
Its poly-cylindrical bore and precision undercut and overcut tone holes are engineered for centered response and consistent pitch across registers, while inline trill keys are positioned to help reduce condensation accumulation. The grenadilla body paired with triple-strike silver-plated, drop-forged keywork provides the familiar resistance and key feel many players expect from classic French designs, with modern durability details such as a carbon fibre joint ring. The removable left-hand Eb key also lets players tailor the setup to their preferred fingering approach.
Common Questions About the Backun BCLAQG-SKE
Is the Backun Q-Series A Clarinet suitable for professional use?
Yes. The Q-Series A clarinet is built with professional-grade design elements such as a poly-cylindrical bore, precision undercut and overcut tone holes for intonation and response, and durable drop-forged, triple-strike silver-plated keywork.
What does “French-style” mean on this Backun A clarinet?
In this context, French-style refers to a traditional feel and playability profile associated with classic French clarinet design, paired here with modern manufacturing details such as a carbon fibre joint ring and contemporary adjustment hardware.
Why does this model include inline trill keys and a removable left-hand Eb key?
Inline trill keys help reduce condensation accumulation by simplifying the trill-key pathway, and the removable left-hand Eb key allows players to configure the instrument to their technique and repertoire needs.
We are proud to be an authorized Backun dealer
Pairs well with
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-SKE Q-Series A Clarinet in Grenadilla with Silver Keys, Left Eb Key
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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.