{"product_id":"backun-bclaqg-ske-q-series-a-clarinet-in-grenadilla-with-silver-keys-sn-q2-2078","title":"Backun BCLAQG-SKE Q-Series A Clarinet in Grenadilla with Silver Keys, Left Eb Key","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBackun Q Series A Clarinet Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\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\u003eBody Material: Grenadilla\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeywork: Silver-plated, 18 keys with adjustable thumb rest\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdditional Key: Left Eb key\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBarrels: 64 mm and 65 mm Lumière barrels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCase: Custom BAM double clarinet trekking case with backpack and shoulder straps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccessories: Backun cork grease, swab, and two Backun cloths\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSerial Number: Q2-2078\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition \u0026amp; Setup\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\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 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Questions About the Backun Q Series\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat role does an A clarinet serve in a professional setup?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does the left Eb key add?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does the Q Series fit within Backun's lineup?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\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;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.quinntheeskimo.net\/Pics\/BackunLogo\/BackunLogo1.jpg\" alt=\"Backun Logo\" 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":67856417259885,"sku":"BCLAQGSKE-CRQ22078","price":2999.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0608\/3461\/files\/Backun-BCLAQG-SKE-Q-Series-A-Clarinet-in-Grenadilla-with-Silver-Keys-Left-Eb-Key_4edc8333.jpg?v=1793357460","url":"https:\/\/www.brassandwinds.com\/products\/backun-bclaqg-ske-q-series-a-clarinet-in-grenadilla-with-silver-keys-sn-q2-2078","provider":"The Mighty Quinn Brass and Winds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}