Backun Protege Bb Clarinet Overview
The Backun Protege BCLBPROTG-SK is an intermediate Bb clarinet designed for advancing players who want a wood-body instrument with Backun design features before moving into the company's higher professional and custom lines. Backun positions the Protege as a step into higher-level performance, with a grenadilla body, silver-plated keywork, undercut tone holes, a New Traditional barrel, and a Backun bell. This instrument offers a serious option for students, teachers, and developing ensemble players looking for a more refined clarinet than a typical student synthetic-body model.
Backun Protege Bb Clarinet Specifications
- Instrument Type: Bb clarinet
- Model: BCLBPROTG-SK Protege
- Skill Level: Intermediate
- Body Material: Grenadilla
- Keywork: Silver-plated keys
- Barrel: 65 mm barrel
- Bell: Backun bell
- Case: Backun-branded case
- Accessories: Cork grease and swab
- Serial Number: PZ-10270
Condition & Setup
This used instrument is in excellent playing order and has been professionally serviced, set up, and play-tested by The Mighty Quinn Brass and Winds. The body and bell show fine superficial scratches and light scuffing, with visible natural wood grain noted on inspection. The inspection notes report no cracks, and the silver-plated keywork presents brightly. The mouthpiece, cap, and ligature are not included.
Who the Protege Bb Clarinet Is For
The Protege is well suited to advancing students, serious school ensemble players, teachers selecting a dependable intermediate wood clarinet, and doublers who want a responsive Bb clarinet without moving into a full custom professional instrument. Its grenadilla construction and Backun acoustic design make it a practical choice for players developing greater control of tone, response, and intonation in concert band, youth orchestra, chamber music, and private study.
Common Questions About the Backun Protege
How does the Backun Protege fit within Backun's clarinet lineup?
The Protege sits in Backun's intermediate clarinet range. It is designed to give advancing players access to wood construction and Backun design elements at a level below the company's professional and custom clarinet models.
What does a grenadilla body offer an advancing clarinetist?
Grenadilla is a traditional clarinet body material valued for a centered, resonant sound and stable tonal core. For a developing player, it can provide a more refined response and tonal palette than a typical student synthetic-body instrument.
Is the Protege appropriate for serious ensemble playing?
Yes. The Protege is intended for advancing players working in school ensembles, youth orchestra, chamber settings, and private study where tone development, response, and intonation become increasingly important.
We are proud to be an authorized Backun dealer
In stock! Ships within 1-2 business days.
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Backun BCLBPROTG-SK 'Protege' Intermediate Bb Clarinet in Grenadilla SN PZ-10270
Backun Protege Bb Clarinet Overview
The Backun Protege BCLBPROTG-SK is an intermediate Bb clarinet designed for advancing players who want a wood-body instrument with Backun design features before moving into the company's higher professional and custom lines. Backun positions the Protege as a step into higher-level performance, with a grenadilla body, silver-plated keywork, undercut tone holes, a New Traditional barrel, and a Backun bell. This instrument offers a serious option for students, teachers, and developing ensemble players looking for a more refined clarinet than a typical student synthetic-body model.
Backun Protege Bb Clarinet Specifications
- Instrument Type: Bb clarinet
- Model: BCLBPROTG-SK Protege
- Skill Level: Intermediate
- Body Material: Grenadilla
- Keywork: Silver-plated keys
- Barrel: 65 mm barrel
- Bell: Backun bell
- Case: Backun-branded case
- Accessories: Cork grease and swab
- Serial Number: PZ-10270
Condition & Setup
This used instrument is in excellent playing order and has been professionally serviced, set up, and play-tested by The Mighty Quinn Brass and Winds. The body and bell show fine superficial scratches and light scuffing, with visible natural wood grain noted on inspection. The inspection notes report no cracks, and the silver-plated keywork presents brightly. The mouthpiece, cap, and ligature are not included.
Who the Protege Bb Clarinet Is For
The Protege is well suited to advancing students, serious school ensemble players, teachers selecting a dependable intermediate wood clarinet, and doublers who want a responsive Bb clarinet without moving into a full custom professional instrument. Its grenadilla construction and Backun acoustic design make it a practical choice for players developing greater control of tone, response, and intonation in concert band, youth orchestra, chamber music, and private study.
Common Questions About the Backun Protege
How does the Backun Protege fit within Backun's clarinet lineup?
The Protege sits in Backun's intermediate clarinet range. It is designed to give advancing players access to wood construction and Backun design elements at a level below the company's professional and custom clarinet models.
What does a grenadilla body offer an advancing clarinetist?
Grenadilla is a traditional clarinet body material valued for a centered, resonant sound and stable tonal core. For a developing player, it can provide a more refined response and tonal palette than a typical student synthetic-body instrument.
Is the Protege appropriate for serious ensemble playing?
Yes. The Protege is intended for advancing players working in school ensembles, youth orchestra, chamber settings, and private study where tone development, response, and intonation become increasingly important.
We are proud to be an authorized Backun dealer
Pairs well with
In stock! Ships within 1-2 business days.
30-day risk-free trial
2-Year Warranty
Complimentary shipping for all U.S. orders over $99
Backun BCLBPROTG-SK 'Protege' Intermediate Bb Clarinet in Grenadilla SN PZ-10270
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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.