{"product_id":"backun-bclbbalpha-c-nkz-alpha-student-low-c-bass-clarinet-with-nickel-keys","title":"Backun BCLBBALPHA-C-NKZ 'Alpha' Student Low C Bass Clarinet with Nickel Keys","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBackun Alpha Low C Bass Clarinet Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Backun Alpha Low C bass clarinet gives student and advancing players access to the extended low register through a design informed by Backun's Q Series platform. It occupies a practical place in Backun's lineup for school, ensemble, and outdoor use, with a playing concept centered on projection, durability, and dependable response.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBackun Alpha Low C Bass Clarinet Specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstrument Type: Low C bass clarinet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKey: Bb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModel: Alpha BCLBBALPHA-C-NKZ\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBody Material: Synthetic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeck: Two-piece hand-finished brass neck\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBell Material: Brass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeywork: Nickel triple-strike keywork\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCase: Backpack case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccessories: Backun Protege bass clarinet mouthpiece, ligature, cap, cork grease\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. This used bass clarinet has been professionally serviced, set up, and play-tested. Cosmetically, it is in very good condition, with a few small pale marks on the matte black body and faint handling lines on some bright metal surfaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho the Alpha Low C Bass Clarinet Is For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Alpha is suited to students, advancing bass clarinetists, school programs, and ensemble players who need a full low C range in a lightweight, durable instrument. Its strong projection and robust mechanism support concert band, ensemble, studio, and outdoor applications. Players comparing Backun models should view the Alpha as the student-level low C option and may also consider the professional Q Series when professional-tier features are the priority.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Questions About the Backun Alpha\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does the low C extension add?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe low C mechanism extends the instrument's written range below low Eb, allowing the player to cover extended bass clarinet parts without moving those notes into another octave.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does the Alpha relate to Backun's Q Series?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Alpha shares design concepts and a robust mechanism with the Q Series while placing them in a lightweight student-level instrument intended for educational and ensemble use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy choose a synthetic-body bass clarinet?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA synthetic body offers durability, manageable weight, and stability across changing performance environments, making it practical for school programs, rehearsals, and outdoor performances.\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":53965034946925,"sku":"BCLBBALPHACNKZ-NU","price":3229.15,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0608\/3461\/files\/7138167.jpg?v=1789409165","url":"https:\/\/www.brassandwinds.com\/products\/backun-bclbbalpha-c-nkz-alpha-student-low-c-bass-clarinet-with-nickel-keys","provider":"The Mighty Quinn Brass and Winds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}