{"product_id":"backun-bclbprotg-sk-protege-intermediate-bb-clarinet-in-grenadilla-sn-pr-3487","title":"Backun BCLBPROTG-SK Protégé Intermediate Bb Clarinet in Grenadilla","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBackun Protégé Bb Clarinet Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Backun Protégé is an intermediate Bb clarinet designed to give advancing musicians access to the grenadilla construction and refined design features associated with Backun instruments. Its undercut tone holes, New Traditional Barrel, and Backun Bell place it above typical student clarinets, making it a thoughtful choice for players developing a more mature tonal concept and greater control.\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: Aged grenadilla\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKey Plating: Silver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTone Holes: Undercut\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBarrel: Backun New Traditional Barrel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBell: Backun Bell in grenadilla\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCase: Fitted Backun zippered case with backpack straps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccessories: Cork grease and Backun swab\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSerial Number: PR-3487\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition \u0026amp; Setup\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis clarinet is in excellent playing order. As a Backun floor model, it has been professionally serviced, set up, and play-tested by The Mighty Quinn Brass and Winds. The grenadilla body and silver-plated keywork are well presented, with faint superficial handling and polishing traces consistent with showroom use. A mouthpiece, ligature, and mouthpiece cap are not included.\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 students, serious intermediate players, adult musicians, and doublers seeking a wooden clarinet with a more developed design than a standard student instrument. Its grenadilla body and Backun barrel and bell make it appropriate for concert band, chamber music, lessons, and ensemble playing, while its position below Backun's professional models keeps it accessible to musicians making their first substantial clarinet upgrade.\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 as an accessible entry into Backun's wooden clarinets. It combines aged grenadilla with features including undercut tone holes, a New Traditional Barrel, a Backun Bell, leather pads, and an adjustable thumb rest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat kind of player is the Protégé designed for?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is intended for advancing musicians who have outgrown a basic student clarinet and want a grenadilla instrument suitable for continued study, ensemble performance, and long-term musical development.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat mouthpiece setup will the buyer need?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA mouthpiece, ligature, and mouthpiece cap will need to be supplied separately. This allows the player or teacher to select a mouthpiece and reed setup that matches the player's embouchure, response preferences, and tonal goals.\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;\" alt=\"Backun Logo\" src=\"https:\/\/www.quinntheeskimo.net\/Pics\/BackunLogo\/BackunLogo1.jpg\" 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":67625042346349,"sku":"BCLBPROTGSK-CRPR3487","price":1699.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0608\/3461\/files\/Backun-BCLBPROTG-SK-Protege-Intermediate-Bb-Clarinet-in-Grenadilla_0d94c8d8.jpg?v=1791368428","url":"https:\/\/www.brassandwinds.com\/products\/backun-bclbprotg-sk-protege-intermediate-bb-clarinet-in-grenadilla-sn-pr-3487","provider":"The Mighty Quinn Brass and Winds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}