Backun Q Series Bass Clarinet - Low C, Grenadilla, Silver-Plated Keys

The Pinnacle of Bass Clarinet Design - The Backun Q Series Bass Clarinet - Low C, Grenadilla, Silver-Plated Keys

Backun Q Series Bass Clarinets set the standard for what bass clarinet playing should be. Designed with an intense focus on exceptional intonation throughout the registers and a beautifully engineered mechanism, this series of professional bass clarinets has no equal. From the triple register mechanism to over- and under-cut tone holes, stunning nickel-silver metal neck and bell and a thoughtfully designed custom Compact Marcus Bonna Case with bass stand straps, the Q Series Bass Clarinet is a new low, even for Backun.

• Premium, unstained exotic hardwood body in grenadilla
• Sculpted under-cut tone holes with over-cut vented “wings” for optimized airflow
• Elegant key work with triple-strike plating in silver
• Neck and bell crafted from nickel-silver base metal, yielding a deep resonant tone

Mechanics

Triple register mechanism for unrivalled tuning

Articulated G# mechanism

Low C mechanism with ergonomic balanced action

Advanced adjustment screws that allow players to fine-tune their optimal setup

Adjustable ergonomic thumb rest and neck strap loop

Pads

Custom black leather pads

Includes

Q Series Bass Clarinet Neck in silver plating

Q Series Bass Clarinet Bell in silver plating

Backun Low C Bass Clarinet peg

Custom Marcus Bonna Compact Low C Bass Clarinet Case with integrated bass clarinet stand straps (stand not included)

Boveda 49% high absorbency humidity control pack

Polishing cloth

Large double-sided kite-style swab with dual pull tabs

Cork grease

Backun Warranty

Mouthpiece kit not included

SPECIFICATIONS

• Approx. Weight: 10kg

Manufacturer: Backun
Model: BCLBBQG-C-SK
SKU: I758521-N-1-WHXE
UPC: 889052021344

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