BACKUN Bass Clarinet | Alpha Bass Clarinet in Bb

Affordable, Lightweight and Loveable

Imagine a professional instrument designed for advancing bass clarinet players and artists, alike. The Backun Alpha Low Eb and Low C Bass Clarinets utilizes the same acoustical design and durable key mechanism found on the Q Series Bass Clarinet as the foundation for this synthetic version, which is available in two body configurations. Alpha Bass Clarinets feature a neck and bell that are crafted from brass and hand-finished, providing a vibrant tone and incredible projection. From a lightweight proprietary body to hardened and triple-strike plated key work available in durable nickel or bright silver plating, Alpha Bass Clarinets are equally at home in the classroom, studio or outdoor concert venues.

Features:

• Proprietary and lightweight two-piece precision machined body

• Sculpted under-cut tone holes with over-cut vented “wings” for optimized airflow

• Elegant key work with triple-strike plating (in nickel or silver finish)

• Neck and bell crafted from brass, yielding a vibrant tone with great projection

Mechanics

• Triple register mechanism for unrivalled tuning

• Articulated G# mechanism 

• Low Eb mechanism with ergonomic balanced action

• Advanced adjustment screws that allow players to fine-tune their optimal setup

• Adjustable ergonomic thumb rest and neck strap loop

Pads

• Custom black Valentino pads that are exceptionally durable

Includes

• Alpha Bass Clarinet Neck

• Alpha Bass Clarinet Bell

• Backun Low Eb or Low C Bass Clarinet peg 

• Ballistic Nylon Backpack case

• Polishing cloth

• Large double-sided kite-style swab with dual pull tabs

• Cork grease

• Backun Warranty

• Mouthpiece Kit includes Backun Protégé Bass Clarinet Mouthpiece, fabric ligature, cap and Légère Bass Clarinet Reed