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Protégé Bb Clarinet

$2,899 USD

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  • The ultimate step-up clarinet

    The Protégé is your foot in the door to college or the perfect teaching companion. Featuring unstained, naturally-aged grenadilla wood, the barrel, body and bell are all crafted in Canada from the exact same wood used for our professional and custom clarinets.

    The Protégé features a professional finish, undercut tone holes, a New Traditional Barrel and Backun Bell. Water resistant black Valentino pads, an adjustable thumb rest with neck strap ring, and a durable backpack case rounds out an impressive list of features at an even more impressive price.

 

 

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4.9 Based on 49 Reviews
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09/14/2020
Edward N.
United States United States
Protege

First impression an absolute thing of beauty. Mechanism feels solid and responsive. Will follow-up with more once played in. Thank you for a promise of quality delivered!

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08/25/2020
Laura L.
United States United States
WOW!

What an amazing clarinet. 25 years ago I bought a Buffet R-13, which I loved. Recently I found Backun clarinets on the internet and watched some YouTube reviews on them. Nothing but wonderful reviews. I decided to get one. I'm so happy I did. An amazingly easy to play a beautifully sounding instrument.

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08/25/2020
Thomas D.
United States United States
Convinced

Needs some adjustments, but has great feel and tone. Bought with Eb key and fingers need to adjust.

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08/25/2020
Theron G.
United States United States
Protégé Grenadilla with Silver Keys

Recently decided to upgrade from my plastic student clarinet a Buffet Premier student clarinet. Initially I thought that I would move into an E13 or one more step up. But, I discovered Backun clarinets via a series of online clarinet lessons, which led to YouTube videos, and various other reviews. In the end, for the investment, decided to go with the Protégé. And, am thrilled with the customer service from Backun and Sean. Out of the box, played a few scales, and couldn’t believe the tone on this horn. Also, striking immediately was the ease of playing in the upper register. As others have said, almost as if you don’t have to try. Looking forward to many happy hours studying practicing and playing on this Backun.

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08/25/2020
Chloe C.
United States United States
Love It!

Great Clarinet!

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CE
08/25/2020
Cordula E.
United States United States
Protege Clarinet

Nice instrument.

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Fit and Sizing

Barrels

FIT BRANDS
Standard Backun, Buffet, Selmer (USA, Centered Tone, 10G, Series 9), Yamaha, and most other brands
Standard Plus As above, larger bore for more free blowing feel

Selmer Paris

 Selmer Paris (Not including Selmer USA, 10G, Series 9)

Yamaha CSG

 Yamaha CSG I, II and III

 

Bells

FIT BRANDS
Standard Backun, Buffet, Selmer (USA, Centered Tone, 10G, Series 9), Yamaha (including CSG), and most other brands
Selmer Paris Selmer Paris (Not including Selmer USA, 10G, Series 9)

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MODEL MATERIAL OPENING FACING LENGTH COMPARES TO
R Hard Rod Rubber Close Short M13/15
G Hard Rod Rubber Medium Medium 5RV/M30/BD5
H Hard Rod Rubber Open Long B40/B45
CG Proprietary Synthetic Open Long BD4/B40
Z Hard Rod Rubber Extreme Open Long BD7

Vocalise Bass Mouthpieces

MODEL MATERIAL OPENING FACING LENGTH COMPARES TO
CG
 Proprietary Synthetic Open Long B46/B50

Alpha Mouthpieces

MODEL MATERIAL OPENING FACING LENGTH COMPARES TO
Bb Plastic Medium Medium 5RV Lyre
Bass Plastic Medium Medium 5RV Lyre