Backun Q Series A Clarinet Overview
The Backun Q Series A clarinet brings professional features and Backun's established design approach to a more accessible position within the company's clarinet lineup. Designed for advanced and professional players, the Q Series is valued for its refined response, precise voicing, and suitability for orchestral and chamber work where an A clarinet is required.
Backun Q Series A Clarinet Specifications
- Instrument Type: A clarinet
- Body Material: Grenadilla
- Key Plating: Silver
- Auxiliary Key: Left-hand Eb key
- Middle Joint Ring: Carbon fiber
- Barrels: Two Backun barrels, 64mm and 65mm
- Case: Carrying case with backpack and shoulder straps
- Accessories: Cork grease and swab
- Serial Number: Q2-1853
Condition & Setup
This floor model clarinet is in excellent playing order and has been professionally serviced, set up, and play-tested. The silver-plated keywork remains bright, while the grenadilla body and bell have light surface marks and fine scratches. Both barrels show more noticeable fine scratching and scuffing, and the carbon-fiber joint rings have light handling marks. A mouthpiece, ligature, and mouthpiece cap are not included.
Who the Q Series A Clarinet Is For
The Q Series A clarinet is well suited to advanced students, professional players, and serious ensemble musicians seeking an A clarinet for orchestral, chamber, audition, and conservatory work. Its professional configuration, two barrel lengths, and left-hand Eb key give experienced players useful setup and fingering options while retaining the focused, balanced response associated with the Q Series.
Common Questions About the Backun Q Series
How does the Q Series fit within Backun's clarinet lineup?
The Q Series is positioned as a professional clarinet offering many of Backun's established design features at a lower price than its custom-level models. It is intended for advanced and professional musicians who want a refined, performance-oriented instrument.
Why would a clarinetist add an A clarinet to a Bb setup?
An A clarinet is required or preferred in substantial orchestral and chamber repertoire. Its lower pitch and longer body also provide a distinct tonal color that complements a professional Bb clarinet.
What is the benefit of the left-hand Eb key?
The left-hand Eb key provides an alternate fingering that can improve facility and reduce awkward finger movement in technically demanding passages.
How can I evaluate if this clarinet meets my needs?
Check out our Guide to Backun Clarinets
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Backun BCLAQG-SKE Q-Series A Clarinet in Grenadilla with Silver Keys. Left Eb Key
Backun Q Series A Clarinet Overview
The Backun Q Series A clarinet brings professional features and Backun's established design approach to a more accessible position within the company's clarinet lineup. Designed for advanced and professional players, the Q Series is valued for its refined response, precise voicing, and suitability for orchestral and chamber work where an A clarinet is required.
Backun Q Series A Clarinet Specifications
- Instrument Type: A clarinet
- Body Material: Grenadilla
- Key Plating: Silver
- Auxiliary Key: Left-hand Eb key
- Middle Joint Ring: Carbon fiber
- Barrels: Two Backun barrels, 64mm and 65mm
- Case: Carrying case with backpack and shoulder straps
- Accessories: Cork grease and swab
- Serial Number: Q2-1853
Condition & Setup
This floor model clarinet is in excellent playing order and has been professionally serviced, set up, and play-tested. The silver-plated keywork remains bright, while the grenadilla body and bell have light surface marks and fine scratches. Both barrels show more noticeable fine scratching and scuffing, and the carbon-fiber joint rings have light handling marks. A mouthpiece, ligature, and mouthpiece cap are not included.
Who the Q Series A Clarinet Is For
The Q Series A clarinet is well suited to advanced students, professional players, and serious ensemble musicians seeking an A clarinet for orchestral, chamber, audition, and conservatory work. Its professional configuration, two barrel lengths, and left-hand Eb key give experienced players useful setup and fingering options while retaining the focused, balanced response associated with the Q Series.
Common Questions About the Backun Q Series
How does the Q Series fit within Backun's clarinet lineup?
The Q Series is positioned as a professional clarinet offering many of Backun's established design features at a lower price than its custom-level models. It is intended for advanced and professional musicians who want a refined, performance-oriented instrument.
Why would a clarinetist add an A clarinet to a Bb setup?
An A clarinet is required or preferred in substantial orchestral and chamber repertoire. Its lower pitch and longer body also provide a distinct tonal color that complements a professional Bb clarinet.
What is the benefit of the left-hand Eb key?
The left-hand Eb key provides an alternate fingering that can improve facility and reduce awkward finger movement in technically demanding passages.
How can I evaluate if this clarinet meets my needs?
Check out our Guide to Backun Clarinets
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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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.