{"product_id":"backun-bclbalphag-nkpz-alpha-plus-student-bb-clarinet-in-grenadilla-sn-az-15081","title":"Backun BCLBALPHAG-NKPZ 'Alpha Plus' Student Bb Clarinet in Grenadilla","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBackun Alpha Plus Bb Clarinet Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Backun Alpha Plus Bb clarinet is a respected student wood clarinet for players who are ready for a more refined response than a synthetic classroom instrument. Backun designed the Alpha Plus around an unstained grenadilla body with a barrel and bell concept intended to add clarity and projection, placing it as an accessible step-up choice for students, school programs, and advancing players who want a dependable wooden clarinet without moving into a professional price range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBackun Alpha Plus Bb Clarinet Specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstrument Type: Bb clarinet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModel: Alpha Plus BCLBALPHAG-NKPZ\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKey: Bb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBody Material: Grenadilla\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeywork: Nickel keywork\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThumb Rest: Adjustable thumb rest with neck strap ring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCase: Backun hard case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccessories: Protege mouthpiece, ligature, cap, cork grease, and swab\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSerial Number: AZ-15081\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition \u0026amp; Setup\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis floor model instrument is in excellent working order and has been professionally serviced, set up, and play-tested by The Mighty Quinn Brass and Winds. It shows light handling marks, fine surface scratches, and minor scuffing on the dark body and bell surfaces. The keywork is bright, the visible tenon corks are intact, and the primary playing components are present.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho the Alpha Plus Bb Clarinet Is For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Alpha Plus is well suited to students moving beyond an entry-level synthetic clarinet, school programs seeking a wooden instrument with durable everyday features, and advancing players who want a centered, projecting student clarinet for lessons, concert band, and ensemble playing. Its place in Backun's lineup makes it a practical bridge between introductory clarinets and more specialized intermediate or professional models.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Questions About the Backun Alpha Plus\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does the Alpha Plus differ from the standard Alpha clarinet?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe standard Alpha is Backun's synthetic student clarinet, while the Alpha Plus moves to a grenadilla wood body and is positioned as a student wood clarinet with added clarity and projection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the Alpha Plus a good first wooden clarinet?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The Alpha Plus is designed for students and school programs as an affordable step into a wooden Bb clarinet while retaining practical student-focused features.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy choose nickel keywork on a student clarinet?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNickel keywork is commonly used on student clarinets because it offers a familiar feel, dependable durability, and straightforward maintenance for school and lesson use.\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":53729788297581,"sku":"BCLBALPHAGNKPZ-CRAZ15081","price":1019.15,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0608\/3461\/files\/7132195.jpg?v=1786748012","url":"https:\/\/www.brassandwinds.com\/products\/backun-bclbalphag-nkpz-alpha-plus-student-bb-clarinet-in-grenadilla-sn-az-15081","provider":"The Mighty Quinn Brass and Winds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}