Backun Protégé Bb Clarinet Overview
The Backun Protégé is a Bb clarinet designed as a high-performance step-up instrument, pairing an unstained, naturally-aged grenadilla wood body with Backun’s poly-cylindrical bore for a focused core sound and consistent scale. This example is lightly used with no cosmetic signs of use and includes Backun-spec components such as the New Traditional Barrel and Backun Bell to support a clear, centered response and dependable projection for ensemble and studio work.
Backun Protégé Bb Clarinet Specifications
- Key: Bb
- Body material: Unstained, naturally-aged grenadilla wood
- Bore: Poly-cylindrical bore
- Tone holes: Standard tone holes with undercut tone-hole finishing
- Keywork: Drop-forged and hardened keywork with triple-strike silver plating
- Springs: Traditional flat springs
- Barrel: Backun New Traditional Barrel (65.5)
- Bell: Backun Bell
- Finish: Grenadilla wood body; silver-plated keywork
- Case: Backun backpack case
- Accessories: Cleaning swab (no mouthpiece included)
- Serial number: PR3879
Condition & Setup
Lightly used instrument with no cosmetic signs of use. This clarinet has been professionally serviced, set up, and play-tested to confirm key regulation, pad seal, and consistent response across registers.
Who the Protégé Bb Clarinet Is For
The Backun Protégé Bb clarinet is a wood-body step-up clarinet built for advancing players preparing for college-level study and for educators who need a reliable, teaching-ready instrument. Its poly-cylindrical bore and Backun barrel and bell are designed to support quick response, stable pitch, and a compact, centered sound that carries clearly in wind ensemble, chamber settings, and daily studio use.
Players who value professional-style finishing will notice the undercut tone-hole work and the feel of the drop-forged, hardened, triple-strike silver-plated keywork. Traditional flat springs and custom black leather pads are chosen for a secure seal and predictable articulation, while the adjustable thumb rest with neck strap ring helps manage comfort during long rehearsals or for players returning from injury.
Common Questions About The Backun Protégé
Is the Backun Protégé suitable for college-bound students and serious ensemble playing?
Yes. The Protégé is designed for advancing players who need consistent scale, stable pitch, and quick response for orchestral excerpts, wind ensemble, chamber music, and daily practice.
What is included, and is a mouthpiece provided?
It includes a Backun backpack case and a cleaning swab. No mouthpiece is included.
What makes this Protégé comfortable for longer rehearsals?
An adjustable thumb rest and an integrated neck strap ring provide options for balancing hand load and improving comfort during extended playing sessions.
We are proud to be an authorized Backun dealer
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-SKE 'Protege' Intermediate Bb Clarinet
Backun Protégé Bb Clarinet Overview
The Backun Protégé is a Bb clarinet designed as a high-performance step-up instrument, pairing an unstained, naturally-aged grenadilla wood body with Backun’s poly-cylindrical bore for a focused core sound and consistent scale. This example is lightly used with no cosmetic signs of use and includes Backun-spec components such as the New Traditional Barrel and Backun Bell to support a clear, centered response and dependable projection for ensemble and studio work.
Backun Protégé Bb Clarinet Specifications
- Key: Bb
- Body material: Unstained, naturally-aged grenadilla wood
- Bore: Poly-cylindrical bore
- Tone holes: Standard tone holes with undercut tone-hole finishing
- Keywork: Drop-forged and hardened keywork with triple-strike silver plating
- Springs: Traditional flat springs
- Barrel: Backun New Traditional Barrel (65.5)
- Bell: Backun Bell
- Finish: Grenadilla wood body; silver-plated keywork
- Case: Backun backpack case
- Accessories: Cleaning swab (no mouthpiece included)
- Serial number: PR3879
Condition & Setup
Lightly used instrument with no cosmetic signs of use. This clarinet has been professionally serviced, set up, and play-tested to confirm key regulation, pad seal, and consistent response across registers.
Who the Protégé Bb Clarinet Is For
The Backun Protégé Bb clarinet is a wood-body step-up clarinet built for advancing players preparing for college-level study and for educators who need a reliable, teaching-ready instrument. Its poly-cylindrical bore and Backun barrel and bell are designed to support quick response, stable pitch, and a compact, centered sound that carries clearly in wind ensemble, chamber settings, and daily studio use.
Players who value professional-style finishing will notice the undercut tone-hole work and the feel of the drop-forged, hardened, triple-strike silver-plated keywork. Traditional flat springs and custom black leather pads are chosen for a secure seal and predictable articulation, while the adjustable thumb rest with neck strap ring helps manage comfort during long rehearsals or for players returning from injury.
Common Questions About The Backun Protégé
Is the Backun Protégé suitable for college-bound students and serious ensemble playing?
Yes. The Protégé is designed for advancing players who need consistent scale, stable pitch, and quick response for orchestral excerpts, wind ensemble, chamber music, and daily practice.
What is included, and is a mouthpiece provided?
It includes a Backun backpack case and a cleaning swab. No mouthpiece is included.
What makes this Protégé comfortable for longer rehearsals?
An adjustable thumb rest and an integrated neck strap ring provide options for balancing hand load and improving comfort during extended playing sessions.
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-SKE 'Protege' Intermediate Bb Clarinet
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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.