Backun Q Series Bb Clarinet Overview
The Backun Q Series Bb clarinet brings several of Backun's established professional design elements into a more accessible professional instrument. Its design emphasizes accurate voicing, refined response, and the flexibility required for orchestral, chamber, solo, and advanced ensemble playing. This grenadilla instrument includes two barrel lengths, giving the player a practical way to adjust tuning and response for different performance settings.
Backun Q Series Bb Clarinet Specifications
- Instrument Type: Bb soprano clarinet
- Key: Bb
- Body Material: Grenadilla
- Keywork: Silver-plated
- Bell: Backun Lumière grenadilla bell
- Barrels: Backun 65 mm and 66 mm barrels
- Case: Fitted Backun zippered case with backpack and shoulder carrying configurations
- Accessories: Swab, polishing cloths, cork grease, and Boveda-branded humidity-control item
- Serial Number: Q2-2291
Condition & Setup
This floor model clarinet is in excellent playing order and has been professionally serviced, set up, and play-tested. The grenadilla body and silver-plated keywork are in excellent cosmetic condition overall, with faint handling marks and light surface rubs visible on portions of the bell and barrels. The keywork remains bright, and the instrument is complete with both documented barrels and its fitted case. A mouthpiece, ligature, and mouthpiece cap are not included.
Who the Q Series Bb Clarinet Is For
The Q Series is suited to advanced students, conservatory players, teachers, and professionals seeking a responsive grenadilla clarinet with Backun's modern acoustic approach at a more accessible position in the company's professional lineup. Its refined response and tuning-focused design make it appropriate for orchestral, wind ensemble, chamber, solo, and demanding studio use.
Common Questions About the Backun Q Series
Where does the Q Series fit within Backun's clarinet lineup?
Backun positions the Q Series as a professional clarinet offering many of the company's advanced acoustic features at a lower price than its upper-tier models. It is intended for advanced and professional players who want a performance-focused instrument without moving to Backun's highest-priced clarinets.
How does the Q Series construction influence its playing character?
The Q Series combines precision-cut tone holes, a carbon-fibre middle joint ring, and a Lumière bell to support accurate voicing and refined response. The grenadilla body provides the traditional wood construction expected in a professional Bb clarinet.
What is the benefit of the two included barrel lengths?
The 65 mm and 66 mm barrels provide practical tuning flexibility. The shorter barrel generally supports a higher pitch center, while the longer barrel generally lowers the pitch center and can alter resistance and response.
How can I evaluate if this clarinet meets my needs?
Check out our Guide to Backun Clarinets
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Backun BCLBQG-SK Q-Series Professional Bb Clarinet in Grenadilla
Backun Q Series Bb Clarinet Overview
The Backun Q Series Bb clarinet brings several of Backun's established professional design elements into a more accessible professional instrument. Its design emphasizes accurate voicing, refined response, and the flexibility required for orchestral, chamber, solo, and advanced ensemble playing. This grenadilla instrument includes two barrel lengths, giving the player a practical way to adjust tuning and response for different performance settings.
Backun Q Series Bb Clarinet Specifications
- Instrument Type: Bb soprano clarinet
- Key: Bb
- Body Material: Grenadilla
- Keywork: Silver-plated
- Bell: Backun Lumière grenadilla bell
- Barrels: Backun 65 mm and 66 mm barrels
- Case: Fitted Backun zippered case with backpack and shoulder carrying configurations
- Accessories: Swab, polishing cloths, cork grease, and Boveda-branded humidity-control item
- Serial Number: Q2-2291
Condition & Setup
This floor model clarinet is in excellent playing order and has been professionally serviced, set up, and play-tested. The grenadilla body and silver-plated keywork are in excellent cosmetic condition overall, with faint handling marks and light surface rubs visible on portions of the bell and barrels. The keywork remains bright, and the instrument is complete with both documented barrels and its fitted case. A mouthpiece, ligature, and mouthpiece cap are not included.
Who the Q Series Bb Clarinet Is For
The Q Series is suited to advanced students, conservatory players, teachers, and professionals seeking a responsive grenadilla clarinet with Backun's modern acoustic approach at a more accessible position in the company's professional lineup. Its refined response and tuning-focused design make it appropriate for orchestral, wind ensemble, chamber, solo, and demanding studio use.
Common Questions About the Backun Q Series
Where does the Q Series fit within Backun's clarinet lineup?
Backun positions the Q Series as a professional clarinet offering many of the company's advanced acoustic features at a lower price than its upper-tier models. It is intended for advanced and professional players who want a performance-focused instrument without moving to Backun's highest-priced clarinets.
How does the Q Series construction influence its playing character?
The Q Series combines precision-cut tone holes, a carbon-fibre middle joint ring, and a Lumière bell to support accurate voicing and refined response. The grenadilla body provides the traditional wood construction expected in a professional Bb clarinet.
What is the benefit of the two included barrel lengths?
The 65 mm and 66 mm barrels provide practical tuning flexibility. The shorter barrel generally supports a higher pitch center, while the longer barrel generally lowers the pitch center and can alter resistance and response.
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
Backun BCLBQG-SK Q-Series Professional Bb Clarinet in Grenadilla
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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.