Backun Protégé Bb Clarinet Overview
The Backun Protégé is designed for serious students preparing for college-level study, as well as teachers and doublers seeking a capable second instrument. Its aged grenadilla construction, undercut tone holes, New Traditional Barrel, and Backun Bell place it above a basic school clarinet within the Backun lineup. This configuration adds silver-plated keywork, gold posts, and a left Eb key.
Backun Protégé Bb Clarinet Specifications
- Instrument Type: Bb clarinet
- Playing Level: Intermediate
- Body Material: Grenadilla
- Keywork: Silver-plated with gold posts
- Mechanism: Left Eb key
- Pads: Leather
- Case: Fitted black zippered clarinet case
- Accessories: Backun cork grease and Backun-branded cloth
- Serial Number: PZ-10149
Condition & Setup
This floor model 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 components and keywork show only faint signs of handling, while the visible joint corks, pads, and mechanism are well presented. A mouthpiece, ligature, and mouthpiece cap are not included.
Who the Protégé Bb Clarinet Is For
The Protégé is particularly well suited to advancing clarinetists moving into demanding ensemble, solo, and pre-college repertoire. Its wooden construction and advanced configuration also make it a practical choice for educators and woodwind doublers who want a refined second clarinet. The left Eb key provides an additional fingering option for passages where conventional right-hand Eb fingering is less convenient.
Common Questions About the Backun Protégé
Where does the Protégé fit within the Backun clarinet lineup?
The Protégé is positioned for serious students, teachers, and doublers. It bridges the gap between a first wooden clarinet and Backun's higher-priced professional models.
What does the left Eb key add?
The left Eb key provides an alternate fingering for Eb and Ab. This can simplify technical passages and reduce awkward hand transitions in advanced repertoire.
How does the Protégé differ from a basic student clarinet?
The aged grenadilla body, undercut tone holes, New Traditional Barrel, Backun Bell, and leather pads give the Protégé a more advanced construction platform than a typical synthetic-body student instrument.
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
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Backun BCLBPROTG-SKGE 'Protégé' Intermediate Bb Clarinet in Grenadilla
Backun Protégé Bb Clarinet Overview
The Backun Protégé is designed for serious students preparing for college-level study, as well as teachers and doublers seeking a capable second instrument. Its aged grenadilla construction, undercut tone holes, New Traditional Barrel, and Backun Bell place it above a basic school clarinet within the Backun lineup. This configuration adds silver-plated keywork, gold posts, and a left Eb key.
Backun Protégé Bb Clarinet Specifications
- Instrument Type: Bb clarinet
- Playing Level: Intermediate
- Body Material: Grenadilla
- Keywork: Silver-plated with gold posts
- Mechanism: Left Eb key
- Pads: Leather
- Case: Fitted black zippered clarinet case
- Accessories: Backun cork grease and Backun-branded cloth
- Serial Number: PZ-10149
Condition & Setup
This floor model 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 components and keywork show only faint signs of handling, while the visible joint corks, pads, and mechanism are well presented. A mouthpiece, ligature, and mouthpiece cap are not included.
Who the Protégé Bb Clarinet Is For
The Protégé is particularly well suited to advancing clarinetists moving into demanding ensemble, solo, and pre-college repertoire. Its wooden construction and advanced configuration also make it a practical choice for educators and woodwind doublers who want a refined second clarinet. The left Eb key provides an additional fingering option for passages where conventional right-hand Eb fingering is less convenient.
Common Questions About the Backun Protégé
Where does the Protégé fit within the Backun clarinet lineup?
The Protégé is positioned for serious students, teachers, and doublers. It bridges the gap between a first wooden clarinet and Backun's higher-priced professional models.
What does the left Eb key add?
The left Eb key provides an alternate fingering for Eb and Ab. This can simplify technical passages and reduce awkward hand transitions in advanced repertoire.
How does the Protégé differ from a basic student clarinet?
The aged grenadilla body, undercut tone holes, New Traditional Barrel, Backun Bell, and leather pads give the Protégé a more advanced construction platform than a typical synthetic-body student instrument.
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
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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
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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.