{"product_id":"backun-bclbprotg-skge-protege-bb-clarinet-in-grenadilla-with-silver-keys-gold-posts-left-eb-key","title":"Backun BCLBPROTG-SKGE Protégé Bb Clarinet in Grenadilla with Silver Keys, Gold Posts, Left Eb Key","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBackun Protégé Bb Clarinet Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\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\u003eModel: Protégé BCLBPROTG-SKGE\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKey: Bb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBody Material: Grenadilla\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeywork: Silver-plated keys with gold posts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuxiliary Key: Left-hand Eb key\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBarrel: One 65 mm barrel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCase: Backun padded zippered case with backpack straps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition \u0026amp; Setup\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrand 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.\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 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.\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 intermediate wooden Bb clarinet. It provides a step into higher-level performance and sits below professional families such as the Q Series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the purpose of the left-hand Eb key?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat distinguishes this keywork configuration?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\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;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.quinntheeskimo.net\/Pics\/BackunLogo\/BackunLogo1.jpg\" alt=\"Backun Logo\" 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":67631350710637,"sku":"BCLBPROTGSKGE","price":1699.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0608\/3461\/files\/Backun-BCLBPROTG-SKGE-Protege-Bb-Clarinet-in-Grenadilla-with-Silver-Keys-Gold-Posts-Left-Eb-Key.jpg?v=1791455965","url":"https:\/\/www.brassandwinds.com\/products\/backun-bclbprotg-skge-protege-bb-clarinet-in-grenadilla-with-silver-keys-gold-posts-left-eb-key","provider":"The Mighty Quinn Brass and Winds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}