Backun BCLAQG-NK Q-Series A Clarinet in Grenadilla with Nickel Keys

Backun BCLAQG-NK Q-Series A Clarinet Overview

The Backun BCLAQG-NK Q-Series A Clarinet is a French-style professional A clarinet built from unstained grenadilla with modern manufacturing details such as a carbon fibre joint ring, designed to deliver familiar feel, stable response, and consistent intonation for orchestral and ensemble playing.

Backun BCLAQG-NK Q-Series A Clarinet Specifications

• Key: A
• Body wood: Premium, unstained exotic hardwood (grenadilla)
• Bore: Poly-cylindrical
• Tone holes: Precision undercut and overcut
• Keywork: Drop-forged and hardened; triple-strike nickel plating
• Trill keys: Inline trill keys
• Pads: Custom black leather pads
• Case: Backun Professional Double Case
• Accessories: Lumière 65 mm and 64 mm barrels, Lumière bell, Boveda pack, polishing cloth, cleaning swab, cork grease, Backun warranty (mouthpiece not included)

Condition & Setup

Brand new with full manufacturer's warranty. This clarinet has been professionally inspected, set up, and play-tested by our repair staff to confirm key regulation, pad seal, and mechanical function.

Who the BCLAQG-NK Q-Series A Clarinet Is For

The Backun BCLAQG-NK Q-Series A Clarinet is a French-style A clarinet designed for players who need an orchestral-standard A instrument with reliable intonation, clean response, and modern mechanical stability. Its poly-cylindrical bore and precision undercut and overcut tone holes support even scale consistency and articulation clarity across registers, while inline trill keys are positioned to help reduce condensation accumulation during extended rehearsals and performances.

This model is a practical choice for advancing students, conservatory players, doublers, and working professionals who want Backun design and materials in a more accessible configuration. The unstained grenadilla body, carbon fibre joint ring, and triple-strike nickel-plated keywork are selected to balance traditional feel with long-term durability and consistent playability. Backun A clarinets are intended to match the tone quality, response, and intonation expectations set by Backun Bb clarinets, making this a logical companion instrument for Bb/A setups.

Common Questions About the Backun BCLAQG-NK

Is the Backun Q-Series A Clarinet suitable for professional use?

Yes. The Q-Series A is built with professional materials and features including a grenadilla body, precision tone-hole work, black leather pads, and hardened, triple-strike nickel-plated keywork, making it appropriate for serious orchestral and ensemble requirements.

What does “French-style” mean on this clarinet?

“French-style” refers to a modern Boehm-system design approach that emphasizes a familiar contemporary feel, efficient keywork ergonomics, and a response profile commonly preferred by players coming from standard professional Bb clarinets.

What is included with the BCLAQG-NK, and what is not included?

Included are two Lumière barrels (65 mm and 64 mm), a Lumière bell, a Backun Professional Double Case, Boveda pack, polishing cloth, cleaning swab, cork grease, and Backun warranty. A mouthpiece is not included.

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