{"product_id":"backun-essence-bb-clarinet","title":"Backun Essence Bb Clarinet","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe Essence is clarity, reimagined. Light in the hands but bold in sound, this entirely new series channels the golden age of clarinet playing through Backun’s relentless drive for innovation. With handcrafted key work in the style of their Custom Clarinets, an enhanced left-hand mechanism and a striking new design, Essence is the modern French-style clarinet – refined, responsive and incredibly resonant. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eShaped by years of hands-on testing with Backun Artists across North America, Asia, and Europe, the Essence reflects the artistic vision of the world’s most demanding performers. Launched in celebration of Backun’s 25th Anniversary, it delivers the rich tonal core and flawless intonation that define our instruments – now more accessible than ever for players ready to make their mark.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eEssence Barrels and Bells, with first-of-their-kind sculpted metal rings, project warmth and brilliance with ease. The optional Low F Vent mechanism ensures spot-on tuning across every register, unlocking performance once reserved for the elite.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis isn’t just a lighter Lumière – it’s the new benchmark for French-style clarinets. And when only the best will do, the choice is clear: Backun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eApprox. Weight\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e810g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFeatures\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003ePremium, unstained exotic hardwood body in grenadilla or cocobolo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eDrop-forged and hardened key work with triple-strike plating in silver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eEssence precision machined taper with Backun Scale bore\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eEssence sculpted undercut and overcut tone holes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eCarbon fibre middle joints and with multi-material tenons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAvailable Options:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWith or without a Synthetic liner (upper joint)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSilver keys or Silver keys with Gold Posts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStandard or With Automatic Low F Vent\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMechanics\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eOptional Automatic Low F Vent, an innovative mechanism that corrects the Low F tuning every time, without having to use an additional key\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eTraditional posting system with silver or gold post options\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eInline trill keys with hardened, blue steel springs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eRemovable left-hand Ab\/Eb key\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eNewly designed adjustable ergonomic thumb rest with neck strap ring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eAdvanced adjustment screws for micro tuning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePads\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eCustom black leather pads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eCustom register pad with voicing pin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eIncludes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eEssence 66mm and 65mm Barrels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eEssence Bell\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eCustom Backun Backpack Case with Memory Foam\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003eBoveda Pack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003ePolishing Cloth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eCork Grease\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eBackun Warranty Card\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eMouthpiece not included\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e*Cocobolo clarinet options available by special order.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Eastman Music Company.","offers":[{"title":"Grenadilla \/ Silver Posts \/ With Automatic Low F Vent","offer_id":46931892666537,"sku":"clbkESskfv","price":6999.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Grenadilla \/ Gold Posts \/ Without Automatic Low F 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