{"product_id":"backun-bclbprotg-skg-protege-bb-clarinet-in-grenadilla-with-silver-keys-gold-posts","title":"Backun BCLBPROTG-SKG Protégé Bb Clarinet in Grenadilla with Silver Keys, Gold Posts","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBackun Protégé Bb Clarinet Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Backun Protégé Bb clarinet is a step-up grenadilla model designed for advancing musicians seeking a more refined wood clarinet before moving into Backun's professional lines. Backun equips the Protégé with design elements intended for higher-level performance, making it a well-considered choice for serious study, ensemble playing, and continued musical development.\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\u003eBody Material: Aged grenadilla\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeywork: Silver-plated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePosts: Gold\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTone Holes: Undercut\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePads: Leather\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBarrel: One 65 mm Backun grenadilla barrel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCase: Backun fitted zippered case with backpack straps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccessories: Backun cork grease\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition \u0026amp; Setup\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis new clarinet is in excellent playing order. It has been professionally serviced, set up, and play-tested by The Mighty Quinn Brass and Winds. The grenadilla body, silver-plated keywork, gold posts, tenon corks, and fitted case are in new condition with no notable cosmetic wear. A mouthpiece, cap, ligature, swab, polish cloth, and case cover 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 best suited to advancing students, serious adult musicians, and ensemble players who want the tonal character and response associated with a grenadilla clarinet in an accessible step-up model. It occupies a useful position below Backun's professional Q Series and is appropriate for concert band, wind ensemble, chamber music, private study, and players preparing for more demanding repertoire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Questions About the Backun Protégé\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does the Protégé fit within Backun's clarinet lineup?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Protégé is Backun's step-up grenadilla clarinet, offering higher-level construction and appointments before the company's professional Q Series and custom-level models.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat do the undercut tone holes and 65 mm barrel contribute?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUndercut tone holes are used to refine venting, response, and scale, while the 65 mm barrel provides a familiar reference length for Bb clarinet tuning and setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat distinguishes the gold-post configuration?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis SKG configuration combines silver-plated keywork with contrasting gold posts. The distinction is primarily in the hardware treatment while retaining the established Protégé grenadilla design.\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":67631428895085,"sku":"BCLBPROTGSKG","price":1699.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0608\/3461\/files\/Backun-BCLBPROTG-SKG-Protege-Bb-Clarinet-in-Grenadilla-with-Silver-Keys-Gold-Posts.jpg?v=1791456293","url":"https:\/\/www.brassandwinds.com\/products\/backun-bclbprotg-skg-protege-bb-clarinet-in-grenadilla-with-silver-keys-gold-posts","provider":"The Mighty Quinn Brass and Winds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}