Backun BCLBESSG-SK Bb Clarinet Overview
The Backun BCLBESSG-SK Essence is a professional French-style Bb clarinet built from premium unstained grenadilla with silver-plated keywork, designed to deliver a centered, resonant core with modern stability and ergonomic refinement. This model pairs Backun’s precision-machined taper and Backun Scale bore with sculpted tone-hole work and upgraded mechanics, and it ships with two Essence barrels, an Essence bell, and a Backun Professional single case.
Backun BCLBESSG-SK Bb Clarinet Specifications
- Key: Bb
- Body material: Premium unstained grenadilla hardwood
- Bore: Precision-machined taper with Backun Scale bore
- Tone holes: Essence sculpted undercut and overcut tone holes
- Keywork: Drop-forged and hardened keywork with triple-strike silver plating
- Springs: Hardened blue steel springs
- Joints/tenons: Carbon fiber middle joint rings with multi-material tenons
- Thumb rest: Adjustable ergonomic thumb rest with neck strap ring
- Pads: Custom black leather pads; custom register pad with voicing pin
- Approx. weight: 810 g
- Finish: Grenadilla body with silver-plated keys
- Case: Backun Professional Single Case
- Accessories: Essence 66 mm barrel, Essence 65 mm barrel, Essence bell, Boveda pack, cleaning swab, polishing cloth, cork grease, Backun warranty card (mouthpiece not included)
Condition & Setup
Brand new with full manufacturer's warranty. This clarinet is inspected, professionally set up, and play-tested by our woodwind specialists prior to shipment.
Who the BCLBESSG-SK Bb Clarinet Is For
The Backun BCLBESSG-SK Essence is a French-style Bb clarinet designed for advancing players, serious students, and working professionals who want modern intonation stability and a clear, resonant tonal core in a lighter, more accessible Backun platform. Its Backun Scale bore and precision-machined taper are built for centered pitch and consistent response across registers, while the sculpted undercut and overcut tone holes support projection without sacrificing warmth.
Players who prioritize refined mechanics will appreciate the drop-forged, hardened keywork with triple-strike silver plating, an enhanced left-hand system with a removable left-hand Ab/Eb key, inline trill keys, and advanced adjustment screws for precise regulation. The adjustable ergonomic thumb rest with an integrated neck strap ring is aimed at comfort during long rehearsals, pit work, and extended practice sessions. Optional Low F venting may be available on select configurations; confirm availability if you require that mechanism for tuning consistency in the low register.
Common Questions About the Backun BCLBESSG-SK
What comes included with the Backun Essence clarinet?
The BCLBESSG-SK includes two Essence barrels (65 mm and 66 mm), an Essence bell, a Backun Professional single case, Boveda pack, cleaning swab, polishing cloth, cork grease, and a Backun warranty card. A mouthpiece is not included.
Is the Backun Essence suitable for professional use?
Yes. The Essence is built with professional-grade materials and mechanisms, including a grenadilla body, drop-forged hardened keywork with triple-strike silver plating, hardened blue steel springs, and precision bore work intended for reliable intonation and response in ensemble, studio, and solo settings.
How do the two included barrels help with tuning?
The included 65 mm and 66 mm Essence barrels let you fine-tune overall pitch and response to match your mouthpiece, reed strength, and typical performance environment, which can be especially useful when moving between different rooms, orchestras, or temperature conditions.
We are proud to be an authorized Backun dealer
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 BCLBESSG-SK 'Essence' Bb Clarinet in Grenadilla with Silver Keys
Backun BCLBESSG-SK Bb Clarinet Overview
The Backun BCLBESSG-SK Essence is a professional French-style Bb clarinet built from premium unstained grenadilla with silver-plated keywork, designed to deliver a centered, resonant core with modern stability and ergonomic refinement. This model pairs Backun’s precision-machined taper and Backun Scale bore with sculpted tone-hole work and upgraded mechanics, and it ships with two Essence barrels, an Essence bell, and a Backun Professional single case.
Backun BCLBESSG-SK Bb Clarinet Specifications
- Key: Bb
- Body material: Premium unstained grenadilla hardwood
- Bore: Precision-machined taper with Backun Scale bore
- Tone holes: Essence sculpted undercut and overcut tone holes
- Keywork: Drop-forged and hardened keywork with triple-strike silver plating
- Springs: Hardened blue steel springs
- Joints/tenons: Carbon fiber middle joint rings with multi-material tenons
- Thumb rest: Adjustable ergonomic thumb rest with neck strap ring
- Pads: Custom black leather pads; custom register pad with voicing pin
- Approx. weight: 810 g
- Finish: Grenadilla body with silver-plated keys
- Case: Backun Professional Single Case
- Accessories: Essence 66 mm barrel, Essence 65 mm barrel, Essence bell, Boveda pack, cleaning swab, polishing cloth, cork grease, Backun warranty card (mouthpiece not included)
Condition & Setup
Brand new with full manufacturer's warranty. This clarinet is inspected, professionally set up, and play-tested by our woodwind specialists prior to shipment.
Who the BCLBESSG-SK Bb Clarinet Is For
The Backun BCLBESSG-SK Essence is a French-style Bb clarinet designed for advancing players, serious students, and working professionals who want modern intonation stability and a clear, resonant tonal core in a lighter, more accessible Backun platform. Its Backun Scale bore and precision-machined taper are built for centered pitch and consistent response across registers, while the sculpted undercut and overcut tone holes support projection without sacrificing warmth.
Players who prioritize refined mechanics will appreciate the drop-forged, hardened keywork with triple-strike silver plating, an enhanced left-hand system with a removable left-hand Ab/Eb key, inline trill keys, and advanced adjustment screws for precise regulation. The adjustable ergonomic thumb rest with an integrated neck strap ring is aimed at comfort during long rehearsals, pit work, and extended practice sessions. Optional Low F venting may be available on select configurations; confirm availability if you require that mechanism for tuning consistency in the low register.
Common Questions About the Backun BCLBESSG-SK
What comes included with the Backun Essence clarinet?
The BCLBESSG-SK includes two Essence barrels (65 mm and 66 mm), an Essence bell, a Backun Professional single case, Boveda pack, cleaning swab, polishing cloth, cork grease, and a Backun warranty card. A mouthpiece is not included.
Is the Backun Essence suitable for professional use?
Yes. The Essence is built with professional-grade materials and mechanisms, including a grenadilla body, drop-forged hardened keywork with triple-strike silver plating, hardened blue steel springs, and precision bore work intended for reliable intonation and response in ensemble, studio, and solo settings.
How do the two included barrels help with tuning?
The included 65 mm and 66 mm Essence barrels let you fine-tune overall pitch and response to match your mouthpiece, reed strength, and typical performance environment, which can be especially useful when moving between different rooms, orchestras, or temperature conditions.
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 BCLBESSG-SK 'Essence' Bb Clarinet in Grenadilla with Silver Keys
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Shipping Information
Orders valued over $99 ship via FedEx 2-Day within the U.S. and via DHL internationally. A physical address (no P.O. Boxes) and signature are required. Smaller accessories ship via USPS (2–5 day service) and do not require a signature if valued under $99. Please see our FAQ for additional details.
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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.