{"product_id":"backun-bclbprotg-sk-protege-intermediate-bb-clarinet-in-grenadilla-sn-pz-10270","title":"Backun BCLBPROTG-SK 'Protege' Intermediate Bb Clarinet in Grenadilla SN PZ-10270","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBackun Protege Bb Clarinet Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBackun Protege Bb Clarinet Specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cul\u003e     \u003cli\u003eInstrument Type: Bb clarinet \u003c\/li\u003e     \u003cli\u003eModel: BCLBPROTG-SK Protege \u003c\/li\u003e     \u003cli\u003eSkill Level: Intermediate \u003c\/li\u003e     \u003cli\u003eBody Material: Grenadilla \u003c\/li\u003e     \u003cli\u003eKeywork: Silver-plated keys \u003c\/li\u003e     \u003cli\u003eBarrel: 65 mm barrel \u003c\/li\u003e     \u003cli\u003eBell: Backun bell \u003c\/li\u003e     \u003cli\u003eCase: Backun-branded case \u003c\/li\u003e     \u003cli\u003eAccessories: Cork grease and swab \u003c\/li\u003e     \u003cli\u003eSerial Number: PZ-10270 \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition \u0026amp; Setup\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho the Protege Bb Clarinet Is For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Questions About the Backun Protege\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does the Backun Protege fit within Backun's clarinet lineup?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does a grenadilla body offer an advancing clarinetist?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eGrenadilla 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the Protege appropriate for serious ensemble playing?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eYes. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \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 \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":53729785315693,"sku":"BCLBPROTGSK-PZ10270","price":1699.15,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0608\/3461\/files\/7132135.jpg?v=1786747186","url":"https:\/\/www.brassandwinds.com\/products\/backun-bclbprotg-sk-protege-intermediate-bb-clarinet-in-grenadilla-sn-pz-10270","provider":"The Mighty Quinn Brass and Winds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}