Backun Protégé Bb Clarinet Overview
The Backun Protégé is an established intermediate Bb clarinet designed to introduce advancing musicians to Backun's higher-level approach to wooden clarinet design. Positioned between student instruments and Backun's professional clarinet families, it is a thoughtful choice for players seeking a grenadilla instrument with refined keywork and useful performance-oriented features.
Backun Protégé Bb Clarinet Specifications
- Instrument Type: Bb clarinet
- Model: Protégé BCLBPROTG-SKGE
- Key: Bb
- Body Material: Grenadilla
- Keywork: Silver-plated keys with gold posts
- Auxiliary Key: Left-hand Eb key
- Barrel: One 65 mm barrel
- Case: Backun padded zippered case with backpack straps
Condition & Setup
Brand new with full manufacturer's warranty. This clarinet has been professionally serviced, set up, and play-tested by The Mighty Quinn Brass and Winds. The grenadilla components, silver-plated keywork, gold posts, joint corks, and padded case are in excellent cosmetic condition. The case and one 65 mm barrel are included; a mouthpiece, ligature, and cap are not included.
Who the Protégé Bb Clarinet Is For
The Protégé is suited to advancing students, collegiate musicians, teachers, and serious doublers who want a grenadilla Bb clarinet before moving into Backun's professional range. Its left-hand Eb key provides additional fingering flexibility in technical passages, while the intermediate design makes it appropriate for concert band, chamber music, lessons, and ensemble performance.
Common Questions About the Backun Protégé
How does the Protégé fit within Backun's clarinet lineup?
The Protégé is Backun's intermediate wooden Bb clarinet. It provides a step into higher-level performance and sits below professional families such as the Q Series.
What is the purpose of the left-hand Eb key?
The left-hand Eb key provides an alternate way to operate the Eb and Ab mechanism. This can improve fingering flexibility in passages where the standard right-hand fingering is less convenient.
What distinguishes this keywork configuration?
This configuration combines silver-plated keys with contrasting gold posts. The gold posts distinguish the hardware package, while the left-hand Eb key adds a practical fingering option.
How can I evaluate if this clarinet meets my needs?
Check out our Guide to Backun Clarinets
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Backun BCLBPROTG-SKGE Protégé Bb Clarinet in Grenadilla with Silver Keys, Gold Posts, Left Eb Key
Backun Protégé Bb Clarinet Overview
The Backun Protégé is an established intermediate Bb clarinet designed to introduce advancing musicians to Backun's higher-level approach to wooden clarinet design. Positioned between student instruments and Backun's professional clarinet families, it is a thoughtful choice for players seeking a grenadilla instrument with refined keywork and useful performance-oriented features.
Backun Protégé Bb Clarinet Specifications
- Instrument Type: Bb clarinet
- Model: Protégé BCLBPROTG-SKGE
- Key: Bb
- Body Material: Grenadilla
- Keywork: Silver-plated keys with gold posts
- Auxiliary Key: Left-hand Eb key
- Barrel: One 65 mm barrel
- Case: Backun padded zippered case with backpack straps
Condition & Setup
Brand new with full manufacturer's warranty. This clarinet has been professionally serviced, set up, and play-tested by The Mighty Quinn Brass and Winds. The grenadilla components, silver-plated keywork, gold posts, joint corks, and padded case are in excellent cosmetic condition. The case and one 65 mm barrel are included; a mouthpiece, ligature, and cap are not included.
Who the Protégé Bb Clarinet Is For
The Protégé is suited to advancing students, collegiate musicians, teachers, and serious doublers who want a grenadilla Bb clarinet before moving into Backun's professional range. Its left-hand Eb key provides additional fingering flexibility in technical passages, while the intermediate design makes it appropriate for concert band, chamber music, lessons, and ensemble performance.
Common Questions About the Backun Protégé
How does the Protégé fit within Backun's clarinet lineup?
The Protégé is Backun's intermediate wooden Bb clarinet. It provides a step into higher-level performance and sits below professional families such as the Q Series.
What is the purpose of the left-hand Eb key?
The left-hand Eb key provides an alternate way to operate the Eb and Ab mechanism. This can improve fingering flexibility in passages where the standard right-hand fingering is less convenient.
What distinguishes this keywork configuration?
This configuration combines silver-plated keys with contrasting gold posts. The gold posts distinguish the hardware package, while the left-hand Eb key adds a practical fingering option.
How can I evaluate if this clarinet meets my needs?
Check out our Guide to Backun Clarinets
We are proud to be an authorized Backun dealer
Pairs well with
In stock! Ships within 1-2 business days
Financing available. Apply directly at checkout
30-day risk-free trial
2-Year Warranty
Complimentary shipping for all U.S. orders over $99
Backun BCLBPROTG-SKGE Protégé Bb Clarinet in Grenadilla with Silver Keys, Gold Posts, Left Eb Key
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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.