Backun Protégé Bb Clarinet Overview
The Backun Protégé is designed for serious students preparing for higher-level study, as well as teachers and woodwind doublers seeking a dependable second instrument. This particular Canadian-made clarinet combines the Protégé platform with a cocobolo body and the added flexibility of a left Eb key.
Backun Protégé Bb Clarinet Specifications
- Key: Bb
- Body Material: Cocobolo
- Keywork: Silver-plated keys with gold posts
- Additional Key: Left Eb key
- Tone Holes: Undercut
- Pads: Leather
- Case: Fitted black zippered Backun case with backpack and shoulder straps
- Accessories: Cork grease and swab
- Serial Number: PR-4597
Condition & Setup
This lightly used clarinet is in excellent playing order and has been professionally serviced, set up, and play-tested. The cocobolo body, barrel, and bell are in excellent cosmetic condition, while the silver-plated keywork and contrasting gold posts remain bright and well presented.
Who the Protégé Bb Clarinet Is For
The Protégé is well suited to advancing clarinetists preparing for college-level playing, educators, and doublers who want a wooden Bb clarinet with refined appointments and practical professional-style features. Its left Eb key is particularly useful for players who value additional little-finger fingering flexibility in technically demanding ensemble and solo repertoire.
Common Questions About the Backun Protégé
Where does the Protégé fit within the Backun clarinet lineup?
The Protégé is an intermediate wooden clarinet positioned for serious students, teachers, and doublers. It offers a step beyond Backun's student-oriented instruments while remaining below the company's upper professional series.
What is the benefit of the left Eb key?
The left Eb key provides an additional left-hand little-finger option, helping clarify fingering choices in passages where the standard right-hand alternative would be less convenient.
How does cocobolo differ from grenadilla?
Cocobolo provides an alternative material and tonal concept to traditional grenadilla. Players often evaluate the two woods for differences in response, color, and feel rather than treating either material as universally preferable.
How can I evaluate if this clarinet meets my needs?
Check out our Guide to Backun Clarinets
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Backun BCLBPROTC-SKGE Protégé Bb Clarinet in Cocobolo with Silver Keys, Gold Posts, Left Eb Key
Backun Protégé Bb Clarinet Overview
The Backun Protégé is designed for serious students preparing for higher-level study, as well as teachers and woodwind doublers seeking a dependable second instrument. This particular Canadian-made clarinet combines the Protégé platform with a cocobolo body and the added flexibility of a left Eb key.
Backun Protégé Bb Clarinet Specifications
- Key: Bb
- Body Material: Cocobolo
- Keywork: Silver-plated keys with gold posts
- Additional Key: Left Eb key
- Tone Holes: Undercut
- Pads: Leather
- Case: Fitted black zippered Backun case with backpack and shoulder straps
- Accessories: Cork grease and swab
- Serial Number: PR-4597
Condition & Setup
This lightly used clarinet is in excellent playing order and has been professionally serviced, set up, and play-tested. The cocobolo body, barrel, and bell are in excellent cosmetic condition, while the silver-plated keywork and contrasting gold posts remain bright and well presented.
Who the Protégé Bb Clarinet Is For
The Protégé is well suited to advancing clarinetists preparing for college-level playing, educators, and doublers who want a wooden Bb clarinet with refined appointments and practical professional-style features. Its left Eb key is particularly useful for players who value additional little-finger fingering flexibility in technically demanding ensemble and solo repertoire.
Common Questions About the Backun Protégé
Where does the Protégé fit within the Backun clarinet lineup?
The Protégé is an intermediate wooden clarinet positioned for serious students, teachers, and doublers. It offers a step beyond Backun's student-oriented instruments while remaining below the company's upper professional series.
What is the benefit of the left Eb key?
The left Eb key provides an additional left-hand little-finger option, helping clarify fingering choices in passages where the standard right-hand alternative would be less convenient.
How does cocobolo differ from grenadilla?
Cocobolo provides an alternative material and tonal concept to traditional grenadilla. Players often evaluate the two woods for differences in response, color, and feel rather than treating either material as universally preferable.
How can I evaluate if this clarinet meets my needs?
Check out our Guide to Backun Clarinets
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 BCLBPROTC-SKGE Protégé Bb Clarinet in Cocobolo with Silver Keys, Gold Posts, Left Eb Key
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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.