Backun Musical Services
Beta Bb Clarinet
Your first wooden clarinet
For intermediate students looking to own their first wooden step-up clarinet, the Beta offers unparalleled value and beautiful out-of-the box playability. 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.
With a comfortable blowing resistance and an ergonomic key work mechanism, moving up to the Beta clarinet is a breeze. Water resistant black Valentino pads, an adjustable thumb rest with neck strap ring, and a durable hard shell case round out an impressive list of features at an even more impressive price.
Includes
One Beta Barrel, One Backun Bell, Mouthpiece kit (mouthpiece, ligature, cap), Custom Backpack Case, Swab and Cork Grease.
Optional
Left Hand Eb Lever (standard in some markets)
Product Reviews
United States16th B-Day Gift
Love all Backun products and fabulous gift for my daughter's 16th birthday!
United StatesFantastic Sound
Beautiful Mellow Sound and excellent ergonomics
United KingdomMy first wooden clarinet
"My Beta arrived today - I hadn't been able to get to a shop to try it, so I've had my fingers crossed it would be a good step up from my plastic clarinet. The wood is so beautiful. I love the black pads and the chunky bell. Playing it for the first time it sounds rich and expressive and pingy and powerful. It's in tune. I know you have to break a wooden clarinet in gently and I was sad to have to stop and pop him back in his (pretty cute backpack) case. I can't wait to get to know him better. "
AustraliaI've played Buffet E-12F, E-13 and Uebel Classic Clarinets, but they do not compare to the Backun Beta!
This is my first big upgrade in Clarinet, with the intent to see me through my musical career (understanding that I will not pursue music as a career, however it is certainly a massive hobby) all the way through to my AMEB Grade 8 exams and beyond. This instrument performs beautifully, with ease in achieving notes in the altissimo range. It's sophisticated tone brings elegance in band and solo performances, and it is a highly responsive instrument. The keywork is beyond impressive as it fits comfortably beneath my hands. The inclusion of the additional left hand Eb/D# lever was a very pleasant surprise for an instrument within this price range. All round, a fantastic instrument, would certainly recommend it!
ItalySuper
Ho provato il Beta e altri clarinetti di altri famosi marchi da studio...il beta ha un suono che si avvicina ai Clarinetti professionali con una facilità di emissione strepitosa..facile e immediato..nn ha rivali di questa fascia..super!!!
AustraliaBeautiful Instrument
We tested four clarinets in the same price range and this was by far the best choice.