{"product_id":"backun-bclaqg-skge-q-series-professional-a-clarinet-in-grenadilla-sn-q2-2086","title":"Backun BCLAQG-SKGE Q-Series Professional A Clarinet in Grenadilla","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBackun Q Series A Clarinet Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Backun Q Series A clarinet brings professional Backun design features into an instrument intended for advanced and professional players seeking a responsive, well-voiced orchestral A clarinet. The Q Series combines precision-cut tone holes with Backun barrel and bell design to support accurate tuning, an even response, and a refined tonal concept suitable for demanding ensemble work.\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 keys with gold posts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdditional Key: Left Eb key\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBarrels: 64 mm and 65 mm Backun barrels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBell: Backun Lumiere bell\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCase: BAM fitted clarinet case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccessories: Backun cork grease and swab\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSerial number: Q2-2086\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition \u0026amp; Setup\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis instrument is in excellent playing order. As an floor model instrument, it has been professionally serviced, set up, and play-tested by The Mighty Quinn Brass and Winds. The grenadilla components and keywork are well preserved, with minor superficial handling marks around portions of the barrels and joint areas.\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 intended for advanced students, orchestral players, chamber musicians, and professionals who need a dedicated A clarinet with contemporary Backun ergonomics and voicing. Its design emphasizes balanced response and accurate tuning, while the left Eb key and two barrel lengths provide useful flexibility for players refining hand position, pitch, and resistance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Questions About the Backun Q Series\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere does the Q Series sit in Backun's clarinet lineup?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Q Series is a professional-featured line positioned below Backun's custom-level instruments. It is designed for advanced and professional players seeking Backun acoustical design and refined keywork at a more accessible point in the lineup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy are two barrels included?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe included 64 mm and 65 mm barrels give the player two setup options for adjusting pitch tendency, response, and resistance to suit the performance environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the benefit of the left Eb key?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe left Eb key provides an alternate fingering that can improve technical facility in passages where the standard right-hand Eb key is inconvenient.\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":67625808789869,"sku":"BCLAQGSKGE-CRQ22086","price":2999.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0608\/3461\/files\/7139462.jpg?v=1791316174","url":"https:\/\/www.brassandwinds.com\/products\/backun-bclaqg-skge-q-series-professional-a-clarinet-in-grenadilla-sn-q2-2086","provider":"The Mighty Quinn Brass and Winds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}