Backun Q Series A Clarinet Overview
The Backun Q Series A Clarinet is a professional instrument designed to bring Backun's modern clarinet concept to advanced and professional players at an accessible position within the company's lineup. Its focused design emphasizes refined response, accurate voicing, and the tonal flexibility required of an A clarinet in orchestral and chamber settings. This instrument combines a grenadilla body, silver-plated keywork, and a left Eb key configuration.
Backun Q Series A Clarinet Specifications
- Instrument Type: A clarinet
- Key: A
- Body Material: Grenadilla
- Keywork: Silver-plated, 18 keys with adjustable thumb rest
- Additional Key: Left Eb key
- Barrels: 64 mm and 65 mm Lumière barrels
- Case: Custom BAM double clarinet trekking case with backpack and shoulder straps
- Accessories: Backun cork grease, swab, and two Backun cloths
- Serial Number: Q2-2078
Condition & Setup
This lightly used instrument is in excellent playing order. It has been professionally serviced, set up, and play-tested by The Mighty Quinn Brass and Winds. The grenadilla body, tenon corks, joint rings, and silver-plated keywork are in excellent cosmetic condition, with only light handling traces consistent with demonstration use. The fitted BAM/Backun case is structurally intact.
Who the Q Series A Clarinet Is For
The Q Series A Clarinet is suited to professional players, conservatory students, teachers, and serious ensemble musicians who need an A clarinet with a centered tonal concept and responsive feel. Its poly-cylindrical bore and precision-cut tone holes support controlled voicing and dependable intonation, while the left Eb key provides an additional fingering option for demanding orchestral and chamber repertoire. It is particularly relevant to players building a coordinated professional Bb and A clarinet setup.
Common Questions About the Backun Q Series
What role does an A clarinet serve in a professional setup?
The A clarinet is a standard partner to the Bb clarinet in orchestral and chamber repertoire. It allows the player to use the instrument specified by the composer while maintaining familiar Boehm-system technique.
What does the left Eb key add?
The left Eb key provides an alternate fingering for Eb and Ab. This can improve fingering convenience in passages where the standard right-hand lever is less practical.
How does the Q Series fit within Backun's lineup?
The Q Series is positioned as a professional clarinet offering many of Backun's established design features, including a poly-cylindrical bore, sculpted tone holes, Lumière barrels, and a Lumière bell.
How can I evaluate if this clarinet meets my needs?
Check out our Guide to Backun Clarinets
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Financing available. Apply directly at checkout
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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 is a professional instrument designed to bring Backun's modern clarinet concept to advanced and professional players at an accessible position within the company's lineup. Its focused design emphasizes refined response, accurate voicing, and the tonal flexibility required of an A clarinet in orchestral and chamber settings. This instrument combines a grenadilla body, silver-plated keywork, and a left Eb key configuration.
Backun Q Series A Clarinet Specifications
- Instrument Type: A clarinet
- Key: A
- Body Material: Grenadilla
- Keywork: Silver-plated, 18 keys with adjustable thumb rest
- Additional Key: Left Eb key
- Barrels: 64 mm and 65 mm Lumière barrels
- Case: Custom BAM double clarinet trekking case with backpack and shoulder straps
- Accessories: Backun cork grease, swab, and two Backun cloths
- Serial Number: Q2-2078
Condition & Setup
This lightly used instrument is in excellent playing order. It has been professionally serviced, set up, and play-tested by The Mighty Quinn Brass and Winds. The grenadilla body, tenon corks, joint rings, and silver-plated keywork are in excellent cosmetic condition, with only light handling traces consistent with demonstration use. The fitted BAM/Backun case is structurally intact.
Who the Q Series A Clarinet Is For
The Q Series A Clarinet is suited to professional players, conservatory students, teachers, and serious ensemble musicians who need an A clarinet with a centered tonal concept and responsive feel. Its poly-cylindrical bore and precision-cut tone holes support controlled voicing and dependable intonation, while the left Eb key provides an additional fingering option for demanding orchestral and chamber repertoire. It is particularly relevant to players building a coordinated professional Bb and A clarinet setup.
Common Questions About the Backun Q Series
What role does an A clarinet serve in a professional setup?
The A clarinet is a standard partner to the Bb clarinet in orchestral and chamber repertoire. It allows the player to use the instrument specified by the composer while maintaining familiar Boehm-system technique.
What does the left Eb key add?
The left Eb key provides an alternate fingering for Eb and Ab. This can improve fingering convenience in passages where the standard right-hand lever is less practical.
How does the Q Series fit within Backun's lineup?
The Q Series is positioned as a professional clarinet offering many of Backun's established design features, including a poly-cylindrical bore, sculpted tone holes, Lumière barrels, and a Lumière bell.
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.