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Re: New Backun Q bass clarinet

Author: JamesOrlandoGarcia
Date: 2023-12-28 00:59
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I played a prototype at the Midwest Clinic and thought it was an excellent instrument.

I appreciated the triple Bb mechanism and the thumb low Eb instead of it being a D as it is on the Buffet Prestige. It felt very easy to play difficult orchestral excerpts. It’s also for sale under the 9k price point putting it within reach of more people compared to the Selmer and Buffets.

The Bam Trekking case as mentioned is bulky and the joints almost always slide. The High Tech is nice but is nearly 2x as expensive. If I didn’t have a wiseman, I’d definitely be using a Bonna maybe the high tech if I didn’t care about money.

I think we should celebrate makers like Backun, Uebel and Royal for bringing excellent options to the market that are sorely needed.

I attached a picture of the case from Bonna’s website.

James Garcia
Bass Clarinet/Clarinet III, Des Moines Symphony Orchestra

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