{"product_id":"backun-bclbprotg-sk-protege-intermediate-bb-clarinet-in-grenadilla-sn-pz-10015","title":"Backun BCLBPROTG-SK 'Protégé' Intermediate Bb Clarinet in Grenadilla SN PZ-10015","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBackun Protégé Bb Clarinet Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Backun Protégé BCLBPROTG-SK Bb clarinet is designed for serious students, teachers, and doublers who want a wooden Backun clarinet with a focused step toward higher-level performance. Backun positions the Protégé as an intermediate clarinet crafted from aged grenadilla with undercut tone holes, a New Traditional barrel, and a Backun bell, giving advancing players a refined platform for ensemble, lesson, and audition preparation.\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\u003eModel: Protégé BCLBPROTG-SK\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSkill Level: Intermediate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBody Material: Grenadilla\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKey Finish: Silver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCase: Backun backpack-style case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccessories: Cork grease and swab\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCountry of Manufacture: China\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSerial Number: PZ-10015\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 instrument is in excellent playing order and has been professionally serviced, set up, and play-tested. The silver keywork is bright and intact, and the visible tenon corks are present. The black body shows fine handling scratches and light scuffing, including around the bell, consistent with light handling. The included package consists of the Backun backpack-style case, cork grease, and swab; a mouthpiece, cap, and ligature 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 clarinetists preparing for more demanding ensemble work, private study, college preparation, or a dependable doubling instrument. Its grenadilla construction and Backun design features place it above basic student clarinets while keeping it approachable for players who need a more developed tonal palette, secure response, and a familiar Boehm-style playing experience.\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 sits in Backun's intermediate range and is intended for serious students, teachers, and doublers who want a grenadilla clarinet with Backun acoustic design features before moving into the company's professional and custom models.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does the grenadilla body contribute?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrenadilla is the traditional wood used for many higher-level clarinets because it supports a centered tone, tonal depth, and a more mature response than typical entry-level synthetic bodies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat should I know about the mouthpiece setup?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis instrument does not include a mouthpiece, cap, or ligature, which allows the player to pair the clarinet with their preferred mouthpiece and reed setup.\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":53649071014253,"sku":"BCLBPROTGSK-CRPZ10015","price":1699.15,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0608\/3461\/files\/7129157.jpg?v=1785787307","url":"https:\/\/www.brassandwinds.com\/products\/backun-bclbprotg-sk-protege-intermediate-bb-clarinet-in-grenadilla-sn-pz-10015","provider":"The Mighty Quinn Brass and Winds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}