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Backun "Alpha" Bass Clarinet - Low C
MSRP: $620500
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About Inventory Status
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About Item Conditions
About Item Conditions
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New: The item is brand new as received from the manufacturer with a full manufacturer warranty. Instruments such as guitars, snare drums, drum kits, brass and woodwind instruments may be opened for photography and quality control inspection and may not be in a factory sealed box.
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Description
Description
Get Low and Play Bold – The Backun Alpha Low C Bass Clarinet
Finally, an affordable lightweight Low C Bass Clarinet with exceptional intonation and out-of-the-box playability. The Backun Alpha Low C Bass Clarinet utilizes the same acoustical design and durable key mechanism found on the Q Series Bass Clarinet to provide artists with an instrument that brings the lowest bass clarinet notes to the masses. 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 Low C Bass Clarinets help bass players standout in the classroom, studio or outdoor concert venues.
- Precision machined lightweight two-piece body
- Triple register mechanism with articulated G# and Low C
- Advanced adjustment screws for custom setup
- Adjustable ergonomic thumb rest with neck strap loop
- Comfortable angled register key touch-piece
- Hassle-free joint-locking middle section
- Custom black Valentino pads
- Includes mouthpiece kit with reed, ligature, and cap
- Includes case, peg, polishing cloth, swab, and cork grease
Two Case Options for Backun Alpha Low C Bass Clarinets
Choose between a sturdy ABS hardshell case for rental fleets, schools and travel that securely stacks and stands in both vertical and horizontal positions, or a stylish lightweight ballistic nylon backpack case for those on the go.
Get the Low Down
Register Mechanism: Triple register/Bb mechanism for unparalleled performance and intonation throughout the upper register.
Thumb Key
Comfortable angled register key touch-piece for seamless register shifts.
Locking Middle Section
Hassle-free adjustable joint-locking mechanism ensures proper action and performance every time the instrument is assembled.
Thumb Rest
Ergonomic adjustable thumb rest with curved lip and neck strap loop that supports easy reach of the intuitive roller-enhanced Low Eb, C# and C thumb keys.
Key Work
Precision CNC machined key work that is hardened and triple-strike plated for incredible durability.
SPECIFICATIONS
- Body: Proprietary lightweight two-piece body
- Tone Holes: Sculpted under-cut with over-cut vented “wings”
- Key Finish: Nickel
- Key Work: Triple-strike plated CNC machined keys
- Mechanisms: Triple register, articulated G#, Low C mechanism
- Thumb Rest: Adjustable ergonomic with neck strap loop
- Neck and Bell: Brass, hand-finished
- Pads: Custom black Valentino pads
- Case: ABS hardshell case
- Included Accessories:
- Backun Low C Bass Clarinet peg
- Polishing cloth
- Large double-sided kite-style swab with dual pull tabs
- Cork grease
- Mouthpiece kit (Backun Protégé Bass Clarinet Mouthpiece, fabric ligature, cap, Légère reed)
Manufacturer: Backun
Model: BCLBBALPHA-C-NKZ
SKU: I820123-N-12-WHXE
UPC: 889052022068
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