Backun Protégé Bb Clarinet – Natural Wood, Advanced Level
The Backun Protégé Bb clarinet is designed for advanced students and demanding amateur musicians. It’s ideal for players seeking a high-quality wooden clarinet that bridges the gap between student models and professional instruments. This intermediate Backun clarinet combines professional-grade features with excellent acoustic design.
Made from naturally aged, unstained grenadilla or cocobolo wood, the Protégé offers a rich tone and elegant projection. Its finish and bore are directly inspired by Backun’s custom and professional models.
Two premium wood options : grenadilla or cocobolo
Each Backun clarinet in grenadilla or cocobolo is crafted in Canada using the same wood and materials as their professional instruments. Final assembly and keywork are completed in China by Backun’s partner workshop under the Eastman Company, with strict quality control.
This dual-origin production allows Backun to maintain professional sound standards while keeping the instrument at an accessible price point. It is proudly designed in Canada, finished in China.
Professional acoustic performance
- Polycylindrical bore for consistent tuning and stable response
- Backun bell for focused tone and enhanced projection
- Rich tone, ideal for chamber, orchestral and solo repertoire
- Silver-plated keys, with gold-plated accents on the cocobolo version
- Comfortable, ergonomic keywork
- Adjustable thumb rest with neck strap ring
- Optional left-hand Eb key (included with cocobolo, optional with grenadilla)
- Black waterproof leather pads, durable and precise
- Traditional flat springs for balanced feel and quick action
Included accessories
- Traditional 65 mm Backun barrel
- Backun bell
- Backun Protégé mouthpiece, ligature, cap
- Légère Signature reed
- Cleaning swab, cork grease, microfiber cloth
- Backpack-style case for easy and secure transport
- A high-end intermediate clarinet for serious students
The Backun Protégé is widely regarded as one of the best clarinets for conservatory students or serious players looking for a wooden instrument with professional playability. It combines the natural beauty of grenadilla or cocobolo, Backun’s renowned craftsmanship, and a responsive, ergonomic design.
Whether you're progressing through second-level studies or returning to serious practice, the Protégé is a clarinet that grows with the musician.
