Backun Protégé Bb Clarinet Overview
The Backun Protégé is designed as a step into higher-level Bb clarinet performance for serious students, teachers, and doublers who want a dependable wooden instrument with professional design priorities. This particular Cocobolo configuration combines silver-plated keywork and gold posts with a left-hand Eb key, giving the player a distinctive Backun setup with additional fingering flexibility.
Backun Protégé Bb Clarinet Specifications
- Instrument Type: Bb clarinet
- Body Material: Cocobolo
- Keywork: Silver-plated keys with gold posts
- Auxiliary Key: Left-hand Eb key
- Barrel: 65 mm wooden barrel
- Country of Manufacture: Canada
- Case: Fitted Backun zippered case with backpack straps
- Accessories: Cork grease and swab
- Serial Number: PR-4739
Condition & Setup
This floor model clarinet is in excellent playing order and has been professionally serviced, set up, and play-tested by The Mighty Quinn Brass and Winds. The Cocobolo body is well preserved, while the silver-plated keywork and gold posts present in excellent cosmetic condition. Natural pores, dark streaking, and color variation are characteristic of the Cocobolo grain.
Who the Protégé Bb Clarinet Is For
The Protégé is well suited to serious advancing players preparing for college-level work, as well as teachers and doublers seeking a capable second instrument. It provides an accessible entry into Backun's professional clarinet category, while the Cocobolo body and left-hand Eb key offer a configuration aimed at players with developed tonal and technical preferences.
Common Questions About the Backun Protégé
How does the Protégé fit within the Backun clarinet lineup?
The Protégé serves serious students, teachers, and doublers who want higher-level Backun construction at a more accessible position than the Q Series and flagship professional models.
What is the purpose of the left-hand Eb key?
The left-hand Eb key provides an alternate fingering for passages where the standard right-hand Eb key is less convenient, particularly in technically demanding repertoire.
Does this clarinet include a mouthpiece setup?
A mouthpiece, ligature, and mouthpiece cap are not included, allowing the player to select a preferred setup.
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
In stock! Ships within 1-2 business days
Financing available. Apply directly at checkout
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Complimentary shipping for all U.S. orders over $99
Backun BCLBPROTC-SKGE Protégé Professional Bb Clarinet in Cocobolo SN PR-4739
Backun Protégé Bb Clarinet Overview
The Backun Protégé is designed as a step into higher-level Bb clarinet performance for serious students, teachers, and doublers who want a dependable wooden instrument with professional design priorities. This particular Cocobolo configuration combines silver-plated keywork and gold posts with a left-hand Eb key, giving the player a distinctive Backun setup with additional fingering flexibility.
Backun Protégé Bb Clarinet Specifications
- Instrument Type: Bb clarinet
- Body Material: Cocobolo
- Keywork: Silver-plated keys with gold posts
- Auxiliary Key: Left-hand Eb key
- Barrel: 65 mm wooden barrel
- Country of Manufacture: Canada
- Case: Fitted Backun zippered case with backpack straps
- Accessories: Cork grease and swab
- Serial Number: PR-4739
Condition & Setup
This floor model clarinet is in excellent playing order and has been professionally serviced, set up, and play-tested by The Mighty Quinn Brass and Winds. The Cocobolo body is well preserved, while the silver-plated keywork and gold posts present in excellent cosmetic condition. Natural pores, dark streaking, and color variation are characteristic of the Cocobolo grain.
Who the Protégé Bb Clarinet Is For
The Protégé is well suited to serious advancing players preparing for college-level work, as well as teachers and doublers seeking a capable second instrument. It provides an accessible entry into Backun's professional clarinet category, while the Cocobolo body and left-hand Eb key offer a configuration aimed at players with developed tonal and technical preferences.
Common Questions About the Backun Protégé
How does the Protégé fit within the Backun clarinet lineup?
The Protégé serves serious students, teachers, and doublers who want higher-level Backun construction at a more accessible position than the Q Series and flagship professional models.
What is the purpose of the left-hand Eb key?
The left-hand Eb key provides an alternate fingering for passages where the standard right-hand Eb key is less convenient, particularly in technically demanding repertoire.
Does this clarinet include a mouthpiece setup?
A mouthpiece, ligature, and mouthpiece cap are not included, allowing the player to select a preferred setup.
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 Professional Bb Clarinet in Cocobolo SN PR-4739
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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.