{"product_id":"backun-bclbprotc-skge-protege-bb-clarinet-in-cocobolo-with-silver-keys-gold-posts-left-eb-key-sn-pr-4597","title":"Backun BCLBPROTC-SKGE Protégé Bb Clarinet in Cocobolo with Silver Keys, Gold Posts, Left Eb Key","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBackun Protégé Bb Clarinet Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBackun Protégé Bb Clarinet Specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKey: Bb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBody Material: Cocobolo\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\u003eTone Holes: Undercut\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePads: Leather\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCase: Fitted black zippered Backun case with backpack and shoulder straps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccessories: Cork grease and swab\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSerial Number: PR-4597\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition \u0026amp; Setup\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho the Protégé Bb Clarinet Is For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Questions About the Backun Protégé\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere does the Protégé fit within the Backun clarinet lineup?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\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 additional left-hand little-finger option, helping clarify fingering choices in passages where the standard right-hand alternative would be less convenient.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does cocobolo differ from grenadilla?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCocobolo 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.\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":67948937707885,"sku":"BCLBPROTCSKGE-CRPR4597","price":1779.11,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0608\/3461\/files\/7147279.jpg?v=1794251590","url":"https:\/\/www.brassandwinds.com\/products\/backun-bclbprotc-skge-protege-bb-clarinet-in-cocobolo-with-silver-keys-gold-posts-left-eb-key-sn-pr-4597","provider":"The Mighty Quinn Brass and Winds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}