Backun Q Series Bb Clarinet Overview
The Backun Q Series Bb clarinet is a professional instrument designed to offer many of Backun's higher-level acoustic and mechanical features at a more accessible position within the company's lineup. This cocobolo configuration combines Backun's modern clarinet design with silver-plated keywork and contrasting gold posts, making it a thoughtful choice for serious ensemble, chamber, solo, and teaching work.
Backun Q Series Bb Clarinet Specifications
- Instrument Type: Soprano clarinet
- Key: Bb
- Body Material: Cocobolo
- Keywork: 17 silver-plated keys with gold posts
- Barrels: 65mm and 66mm Backun Lumiere barrels
- Bell: Backun Lumiere bell
- Case: Custom BAM single clarinet trekking case with backpack and shoulder straps
- Accessories: Backun cork grease and polishing cloth
- Serial Number: Q2-2481
Condition & Setup
This lightly used clarinet is in excellent playing order and has been professionally serviced, set up, and play-tested. The cocobolo components and hardware present in excellent condition overall, with minor scratches on the keys noted.
Who the Q Series Bb Clarinet Is For
The Q Series is suited to advanced students, teachers, chamber musicians, and professional players seeking a responsive modern clarinet with professional construction. Its adjustable thumb rest and two barrel lengths support individual setup preferences, while the cocobolo body gives players an alternative to the more common grenadilla configuration. Musicians comparing established professional clarinets should consider the Q Series when Backun's acoustic concept and ergonomics align with their preferred response and tonal direction.
Common Questions About the Backun Q Series
How does the Q Series fit within Backun's clarinet lineup?
The Q Series is a professional model designed to provide many of Backun's advanced acoustic and mechanical features below the price of its flagship instruments.
What do the two included barrel lengths offer?
The 65mm and 66mm barrels allow a player to refine tuning, resistance, and response according to the mouthpiece, reed, performance setting, and personal preference.
What is the design concept behind the Q Series bore and tone holes?
The Q Series uses a poly-cylindrical bore with sculpted undercut and overcut tone holes, a design intended to support accurate tuning, balanced voicing, and consistent response across registers.
How can I evaluate if this clarinet meets my needs?
Check out our Guide to Backun Clarinets
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Backun BCLBQC-SKG Q-Series Bb Clarinet in Cocobolo with Silver Keys, Gold Posts
Backun Q Series Bb Clarinet Overview
The Backun Q Series Bb clarinet is a professional instrument designed to offer many of Backun's higher-level acoustic and mechanical features at a more accessible position within the company's lineup. This cocobolo configuration combines Backun's modern clarinet design with silver-plated keywork and contrasting gold posts, making it a thoughtful choice for serious ensemble, chamber, solo, and teaching work.
Backun Q Series Bb Clarinet Specifications
- Instrument Type: Soprano clarinet
- Key: Bb
- Body Material: Cocobolo
- Keywork: 17 silver-plated keys with gold posts
- Barrels: 65mm and 66mm Backun Lumiere barrels
- Bell: Backun Lumiere bell
- Case: Custom BAM single clarinet trekking case with backpack and shoulder straps
- Accessories: Backun cork grease and polishing cloth
- Serial Number: Q2-2481
Condition & Setup
This lightly used clarinet is in excellent playing order and has been professionally serviced, set up, and play-tested. The cocobolo components and hardware present in excellent condition overall, with minor scratches on the keys noted.
Who the Q Series Bb Clarinet Is For
The Q Series is suited to advanced students, teachers, chamber musicians, and professional players seeking a responsive modern clarinet with professional construction. Its adjustable thumb rest and two barrel lengths support individual setup preferences, while the cocobolo body gives players an alternative to the more common grenadilla configuration. Musicians comparing established professional clarinets should consider the Q Series when Backun's acoustic concept and ergonomics align with their preferred response and tonal direction.
Common Questions About the Backun Q Series
How does the Q Series fit within Backun's clarinet lineup?
The Q Series is a professional model designed to provide many of Backun's advanced acoustic and mechanical features below the price of its flagship instruments.
What do the two included barrel lengths offer?
The 65mm and 66mm barrels allow a player to refine tuning, resistance, and response according to the mouthpiece, reed, performance setting, and personal preference.
What is the design concept behind the Q Series bore and tone holes?
The Q Series uses a poly-cylindrical bore with sculpted undercut and overcut tone holes, a design intended to support accurate tuning, balanced voicing, and consistent response across registers.
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
If you have any questions, you are always welcome to contact us. We'll get back to you as soon as possible, within 24 hours on weekdays.
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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.