Backun Q Series A Clarinet Overview

The Backun Q Series A clarinet brings Backun's modern design approach to an accessible professional instrument intended for advanced and professional players. The Q Series combines grenadilla construction with precision-focused acoustic design, offering orchestral and chamber musicians a refined option for repertoire requiring an A clarinet.

Backun Q Series A Clarinet Specifications

• Instrument Type: A clarinet
• Key: A
• Model: Q Series
• Body Material: Grenadilla
• Keywork: Silver-plated
• Middle Joint Ring: Carbon fiber
• Barrels: 64 mm and 65 mm Backun barrels
• Case: BAM fitted backpack case
• Accessories: Backun cork grease and swab
• Serial number: Q2-1883

Condition & Setup

This floor model is in excellent playing order and has been professionally serviced, set up, and play-tested. The grenadilla body shows only faint superficial handling marks, while the silver-plated keywork remains bright with no obvious plating loss. The visible joint corks are intact. A mouthpiece, mouthpiece cap, ligature, polish cloth, and separate case cover are not included.

Who the Q Series A Clarinet Is For

The Q Series A clarinet is suited to advanced students, orchestral musicians, chamber players, and professionals seeking an A clarinet with Backun's contemporary tonal concept and responsive design. Its grenadilla body supports a centered, refined sound, while the two barrel lengths provide useful flexibility when adjusting tuning and response for different ensembles, performance spaces, and mouthpiece setups.

Common Questions About the Backun Q Series

How does the Q Series fit within Backun's clarinet lineup?

The Q Series is positioned as an accessible professional clarinet, combining professional design features with a lower price point than Backun's upper-tier models. It is intended for advanced and professional players who value modern keywork, precise tuning, and a refined response.

When is an A clarinet typically used?

The A clarinet is an established orchestral and chamber instrument used for repertoire written specifically in A. Many orchestral clarinetists maintain both Bb and A clarinets so they can perform each part on the instrument for which it was written.

Why are two barrels included?

The included 64 mm and 65 mm barrels allow the player to adjust overall tuning and response according to temperature, ensemble pitch, mouthpiece choice, and personal preference.

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