{"product_id":"backun-bclbprotc-skge-protege-professional-bb-clarinet-in-cocobolo-sn-pr-4739","title":"Backun BCLBPROTC-SKGE Protégé Professional Bb Clarinet in Cocobolo SN PR-4739","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBackun Protégé Bb Clarinet Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBackun Protégé Bb Clarinet Specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstrument Type: Bb clarinet\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\u003eAuxiliary Key: Left-hand Eb key\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBarrel: 65 mm wooden barrel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCountry of Manufacture: Canada\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCase: Fitted Backun zippered case with backpack straps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccessories: Cork grease and swab\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSerial Number: PR-4739\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition \u0026amp; Setup\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\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 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Questions About the Backun Protégé\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does the Protégé fit within the Backun clarinet lineup?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the purpose of the left-hand Eb key?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes this clarinet include a mouthpiece setup?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA mouthpiece, ligature, and mouthpiece cap are not included, allowing the player to select a preferred setup.\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":67624887419245,"sku":"BCLBPROTCSKGE-CRPR4739","price":1899.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0608\/3461\/files\/7139394.jpg?v=1791312178","url":"https:\/\/www.brassandwinds.com\/products\/backun-bclbprotc-skge-protege-professional-bb-clarinet-in-cocobolo-sn-pr-4739","provider":"The Mighty Quinn Brass and Winds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}