A professional Grenadilla Bb clarinet with Backun’s Lumière bore, left hand auxiliary key (removable), and excellent intonation. Meticulously adjusted by Rodriguez Musical Services before shipping.
$4,640.00
The Backun Q Series Professional Bb Clarinet is a fully redesigned third-generation instrument built around the Lumière bore, shipping with Lumière bells and barrels. The grenadilla body produces a dark, warm tone with a centered core that projects well in orchestral, chamber, and solo settings. Players and reviewers consistently cite intonation as the Q Series’ strongest quality; the precision under- and over-cut tone holes keep the scale even and reliable across all registers, with fewer of the tendencies that require compensation on other professional clarinets.
The Q Series occupies the same niche as the Buffet R13: a medium-resistance, versatile, French-school professional clarinet. Players familiar with the R13 will find a similar feel and response, with a tonal character that leans slightly darker and warmer. The overall resistance sits at a comfortable medium, rewarding steady air support without demanding excessive effort.
The Q Series features a removable left hand auxiliary key (Ab/Eb) and inline trill keys- a design choice that eliminates the condensation buildup common in the traditional offset Eb key. Tone holes are precision under- and over-cut for optimized response and tuning. A carbon fiber joint ring reinforces the tenon joint. The triple-plated keywork is durable and responsive, and custom black leather pads provide a consistent seal throughout.
The instrument ships with Lumière barrels and bell.
Alcides Rodriguez, a clarinetist in the Atlanta Symphony, meticulously adjusts each Q Series before it ships. This includes evaluating key action, verifying pad seating, and calibrating spring tensions so the instrument responds evenly and feels comfortable from the first playing session. The Q Series leaves RMS in performance-ready condition.
Students and young professionals looking for a professional-tier instrument with exceptional intonation and the desirable left hand auxiliary key will find the Q Series a serious contender. Players who have spent time on the R13 and want something with a darker tonal center and more consistent tuning across registers often gravitate towards the Q clarinet.
The Q Series is also compatible with Backun’s full range of aftermarket barrels and bells, giving players extensive options for refining their sound as their preferences develop.
| Body | Grenadilla |
| Bore | Lumière-derived |
| Keys | Silver-plated, Removable left hand auxiliary Ab/Eb |
| Trill keys | Inline |
| Joint | Carbon fiber joint ring |
| Pads | Custom black leather |
| Barrels and bell | Lumière (included) |
| Warranty | 2-year Backun manufacturer warranty |
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