Backun BCLBBALPHA-C-SKZ 'Alpha' Student Low C Bass Clarinet

Backun 'Alpha' Student Bass Clarinet Overview

The Backun BCLBBALPHA-C-SKZ Alpha is a brand-new Bb bass clarinet with a low C extension, built around Backun’s proprietary synthetic body for stable response and practical durability in indoor and outdoor settings. It includes Backun’s Alpha 65mm barrel and Alpha bell, plus drop-forged, hardened keywork with triple-strike plating, making it a straightforward option for school programs and advancing players who need a dependable low-C bass clarinet with consistent feel across environments.

Backun BCLBBALPHA-C-SKZ Bass Clarinet Specifications

• Key: Bb
• Range: Low C
• Body: Proprietary synthetic body
• Bore: Poly-cylindrical bore
• Keywork: Drop-forged and hardened; triple-strike plating in nickel or silver
• Mechanism features: Adjustable thumb rest with neck strap ring; traditional flat springs
• Left-hand Eb key: Removable left-hand Eb key (optional; only available in silver)
• Pads: Black Valentino synthetic pads; cork register pad
• Includes: Alpha 65mm barrel and Alpha bell
• Case: Backpack style case
• Accessories: Protégé mouthpiece kit, cork grease, swab

Condition & Setup

Brand new with manufacturer’s warranty. As an authorized Backun dealer, we deliver this instrument professionally serviced, set up, and play-tested in our shop before shipment.

Who the BCLBBALPHA-C-SKZ Bass Clarinet Is For

The Backun BCLBBALPHA-C-SKZ Alpha is a Bb student bass clarinet with a low C extension designed for reliability, stable performance, and consistent ergonomics in school and all-weather use. Its proprietary synthetic body and poly-cylindrical bore prioritize predictable response, while the adjustable thumb rest with neck strap ring supports comfortable balance for developing players and for longer rehearsals.

This model stands out in the student low-C category by pairing practical materials with Backun’s build approach: drop-forged, hardened keywork, traditional flat springs, and durable synthetic pads. It is appropriate for classroom band, concert band, and marching field applications where a low-C bass clarinet is required and environmental stability matters.

Common Questions About the Backun BCLBBALPHA-C-SKZ

Is the Backun BCLBBALPHA-C-SKZ a low C bass clarinet?

Yes. This model is a Bb bass clarinet with a low C extension, giving you the extended low range commonly required in advanced school and ensemble literature.

What comes included with the Backun Alpha bass clarinet?

It includes the Alpha 65mm barrel and Alpha bell, a backpack style case, and accessories: Protégé mouthpiece kit, cork grease, and a swab.

Is the left-hand Eb key included?

A removable left-hand Eb key is an optional feature and is only available on the silver-plated keywork configuration.

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