{"product_id":"backun-bclbprotg-sk-protege-intermediate-bb-clarinet-in-grenadilla-sn-pz-10274","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 developed for serious students preparing for collegiate study, as well as teachers and doublers who need a dependable second instrument. Positioned between Backun's student-oriented wooden clarinets and its professional Q Series, the Protégé offers established Backun design features in an accessible advancing-player instrument.\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 soprano clarinet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBody Material: Aged grenadilla\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeywork: Silver-plated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTone Holes: Undercut\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBarrel: 65 mm New Traditional barrel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePads: Leather\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCase: Fitted black zippered Backun case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccessories: Backun cork grease\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSerial Number: PZ-10274\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. The grenadilla surfaces show scattered fine scratches and light handling marks, including minor scuffing around several joint rings, the barrel, and the bell area. The silver-plated keywork remains bright, and the instrument includes its fitted Backun case and Backun cork grease. 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 designed for advancing students, college-bound clarinetists, teachers, and woodwind doublers seeking a reliable grenadilla instrument with a more developed design than an entry-level clarinet. Its undercut tone holes and Backun barrel and bell concept support the focused response and tonal flexibility expected from a higher-level wooden clarinet. Players seeking an instrument from Backun's professional line should also compare the Q Series and models above it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Questions About the Backun Protégé\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere does the Protégé fit within Backun's clarinet lineup?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Protégé is an intermediate model positioned above Backun's early advancing wooden clarinets and below the professional Q Series. It is intended for serious students, teachers, and doublers who want higher-level Backun design features at an intermediate price point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does the 65 mm barrel provide?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 65 mm barrel is a common tuning length for a Bb clarinet and provides a practical starting point for pitch and response. Final tuning will also depend on the mouthpiece, reed, embouchure, and playing environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs a mouthpiece setup included?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. This instrument includes a fitted Backun case and cork grease, but the player will need a compatible Bb clarinet mouthpiece, ligature, and mouthpiece cap.\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":67624640643437,"sku":"BCLBPROTGSK-CRP210274","price":1699.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0608\/3461\/files\/7139330.jpg?v=1791309808","url":"https:\/\/www.brassandwinds.com\/products\/backun-bclbprotg-sk-protege-intermediate-bb-clarinet-in-grenadilla-sn-pz-10274","provider":"The Mighty Quinn Brass and Winds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}