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A product of extensive research, the Backun Q Series bass clarinet represents a significant turning point in Backun’s instrument-making journey. After spending over two decades crafting premium barrels, bells, and eventually Bb clarinets, the talented craftspeople at Backun turned their attention to the bass clarinet, aiming to create an unrivaled, praise-worthy instrument. With an unstained grenadilla body, premium keywork, and thoughtful additions like an adjustable thumb rest and neck strap loop, it bears a resemblance to the company’s best-selling Bb clarinets, barrels, and bells. Yet, woodwind players at Sweetwater find that the Q Series bass clarinet is a truly groundbreaking instrument because of its more hidden details; sculpted tone holes on the lower joint are cut with vented wings to supply the richest tone possible, and elegant silver-plated keys are fitted with custom leather pads to guarantee an airtight seal for outstanding response and intonation. As such, the Q Series bass clarinet is an excellent choice for advanced students and professional clarinetists, as well as school music programs looking to provide a quality bass clarinet to students for years to come.





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Classic Backun design meets innovative details





Much of the Q Series bass clarinet’s design is derived from Backun’s prestigious collection of Bb clarinet barrels and bells, making use of exotic wood for the body and triple-strike plating for the keywork. But the real magic of the bass clarinet is in its more hidden details; custom black leather pads guarantee a perfect seal, and sculpted tone holes help deliver a dark, robust sound. Meanwhile, overcut wings on the lower joint’s tone holes keep intonation in check even at the extremes of your range.





Reliable mechanics for flawless technique





The Q Series bass clarinet delivers a mechanically seamless playing experience ? one you can count on to remain consistent for years to come. This outstanding bass clarinet is equipped with a triple register mechanism for precise tuning, as well as an articulated G# mechanism that opens the door to alternative fingerings. As a result, you'll find it easier than ever to practice good technique. To mitigate any discomfort while playing, Backun included an adjustable thumb rest and neck strap loop, allowing you to achieve a setup that feels tailor-made.





Backun Musical Services: reinventing the clarinet one piece at a time





Founder Morrie Backun started with a small woodwind repair shop outside of Vancouver, Canada. At one point, he was asked to overhaul a clarinet with a missing barrel. So he set out to make a brand-new one using exotic cocobolo wood, thus creating the very first Backun clarinet barrel. After that point, Backun gained international recognition for designing and creating a unique line of barrels, bells, and clarinets. Today, Backun Musical Services is recognized as a leader in the clarinet world, inspiring players of all ages and skill levels.





Backun Q Series Bass Clarinet Features:


Bb bass clarinet for advanced students and seasoned professionals


Naturally aged grenadilla body yields a dark, robust sound


Triple-strike silver-plated keywork resists wear and tear


Adjustable thumb rest and neck strap loop help you achieve maximum comfort


Overcut vented wings on the lower joint facilitate excellent tone and intonation


Custom black leather pads ensure a perfect seal


Includes an articulated G# key and a range to Low C


Ships with a floor peg, Leblanc nickel ligature, and hardshell case