{"product_id":"backun-bclbprotg-skge-protege-intermediate-bb-clarinet-in-grenadilla-sn-pz-10149","title":"Backun BCLBPROTG-SKGE 'Protégé' Intermediate Bb Clarinet in Grenadilla","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBackun Protégé Bb Clarinet Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\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\u003ePlaying Level: Intermediate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBody Material: Grenadilla\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeywork: Silver-plated with gold posts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMechanism: Left Eb key\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePads: Leather\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCase: Fitted black zippered clarinet case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccessories: Backun cork grease and Backun-branded cloth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSerial Number: PZ-10149\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition \u0026amp; Setup\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\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 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Questions About the Backun Protégé\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere does the Protégé fit within the Backun clarinet lineup?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does the left Eb key add?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe left Eb key provides an alternate fingering for Eb and Ab. This can simplify technical passages and reduce awkward hand transitions in advanced repertoire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does the Protégé differ from a basic student clarinet?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\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":67622342951277,"sku":"BCLBPROTGSKGE-CRPZ10149","price":1699.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0608\/3461\/files\/Backun-BCLBPROTG-SKGE-Protege-Intermediate-Bb-Clarinet-in-Grenadilla.jpg?v=1791281040","url":"https:\/\/www.brassandwinds.com\/products\/backun-bclbprotg-skge-protege-intermediate-bb-clarinet-in-grenadilla-sn-pz-10149","provider":"The Mighty Quinn Brass and Winds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}