First Chair Clarinets
Why Choose a Step Up Clarinet?
Equity Option
If you are currently leasing an instrument from us, you may apply a portion of your made payments toward the purchase or Lease-to-Own of one of these instruments. If you are leasing from another company or have aquired ownership of your instrument, please contact us as we have an equity program for you as well.
Accent CL714W
CL714W Specifications
- Bb Grenadilla wood clarinet provides attractive and professional appearance with enhanced moisture resistance.
- Finely sculpted drop-forged keys in silver plate offer style and durability.
- .577” poly-cylindrical bore is tapered through both upper and lower joints to ensure better intonation and tonal evenness from one register to another.
- Undercut tone holes provide further advantages in tone production and intonation.
- Double-premium skin pads for added durability and ease of maintenance.
- Large neck strap ring on the triple-mounted thumb rest assists young students in developing proper playing position.
Backun Beta SP
Beta SP Specifications
For intermediate students looking to own their first wooden step-up clarinet, the Beta offers unparalleled value and beautiful out-of-the box playability. Featuring unstained, naturally-aged grenadilla wood, the barrel, body and bell are all crafted in Canada from the exact same wood used for our professional and custom clarinets.
With a comfortable blowing resistance and an ergonomic key work mechanism, moving up to the Beta clarinet is a breeze.Â
Water resistant custom black leather pads, an adjustable thumb rest with neck strap ring, and a durable hard shell case round out an impressive list of features at an even more impressive price
Backun Protege Grenadilla with Silver-Plated Keys
Protege Specifications
The Protégé is your foot in the door to college or the perfect teaching companion. Featuring unstained, naturally-aged grenadilla wood, the barrel, body and bell are all crafted in Canada from the exact same wood used for our professional and custom clarinets.
The ProtĂ©gĂ© features a professional finish, undercut tone holes, a New Traditional Barrel and Backun Bell.Â
Water resistant custom black leather pads, an adjustable thumb rest with neck strap ring, and a durable backpack case rounds out an impressive list of features at an even more impressive price.
Backun Protege Grenadilla with Gold-Plated Keys
Protege Specifications
The Protégé is your foot in the door to college or the perfect teaching companion. Featuring unstained, naturally-aged grenadilla wood, the barrel, body and bell are all crafted in Canada from the exact same wood used for our professional and custom clarinets.
The ProtĂ©gĂ© features a professional finish, undercut tone holes, a New Traditional Barrel and Backun Bell.Â
Water resistant custom black leather pads, an adjustable thumb rest with neck strap ring, and a durable backpack case rounds out an impressive list of features at an even more impressive price.
Backun Protege Grenadilla with Rose Gold-Plated Keys
Protege Specifications
The Protégé is your foot in the door to college or the perfect teaching companion. Featuring unstained, naturally-aged grenadilla wood, the barrel, body and bell are all crafted in Canada from the exact same wood used for our professional and custom clarinets.
The ProtĂ©gĂ© features a professional finish, undercut tone holes, a New Traditional Barrel and Backun Bell.Â
Water resistant custom black leather pads, an adjustable thumb rest with neck strap ring, and a durable backpack case rounds out an impressive list of features at an even more impressive price.
Backun Protege Cocobolo with Silver-Plated Keys
Protege Specifications
The Protégé is your foot in the door to college or the perfect teaching companion. Featuring unstained, naturally-aged grenadilla wood, the barrel, body and bell are all crafted in Canada from the exact same wood used for our professional and custom clarinets.The Protégé features a professional finish, undercut tone holes, a New Traditional Barrel and Backun Bell.
Water resistant custom black leather pads, an adjustable thumb rest with neck strap ring, and a durable backpack case rounds out an impressive list of features at an even more impressive price.
Backun Protege Cocobolo with Gold-Plated Keys
Protege Specifications
The Protégé is your foot in the door to college or the perfect teaching companion. Featuring unstained, naturally-aged grenadilla wood, the barrel, body and bell are all crafted in Canada from the exact same wood used for our professional and custom clarinets.The Protégé features a professional finish, undercut tone holes, a New Traditional Barrel and Backun Bell.
Water resistant custom black leather pads, an adjustable thumb rest with neck strap ring, and a durable backpack case rounds out an impressive list of features at an even more impressive price.
Backun Protege Cocobolo with Rose Gold-Plated Keys
Protege Specifications
The Protégé is your foot in the door to college or the perfect teaching companion. Featuring unstained, naturally-aged grenadilla wood, the barrel, body and bell are all crafted in Canada from the exact same wood used for our professional and custom clarinets.
The Protégé features a professional finish, undercut tone holes, a New Traditional Barrel and Backun Bell.
Water resistant custom black leather pads, an adjustable thumb rest with neck strap ring, and a durable backpack case rounds out an impressive list of features at an even more impressive price.
Backun Bravo with Cocobolo Barrel
Bravo Specifications
Designed for the advancing student, the Bravo Bb clarinet opens new avenues of exploration for the player to improve upon technique and develop a unique sound. Carefully chosen appointments and features of the step-up instrument have been specifically tailored to fit this student who is ready to take his or her musicianship to the next level.
Features include an unstained Grenadilla upper and lower joint for gorgeous tone and natural appearance, while a Cocobolo barrel and bell offer a warm sound and elegant look. A fully adjustable thumb rest allows proper fit for any sized hand, and an internal voicing groove in the bell improves intonation in the low end. And it is the same skilled craftspeople who bring you other impeccably made Backun products who also construct Bravo clarinets using the best materials and quality keywork.
- Grenadilla upper and lower joints
- Cocobolo New Traditional Barrel
- Grenadilla Backun Bell
- Silver-plated keys
- Backun Bravo engraving
- Deluxe backpack case
Backun Bravo with Cocobolo Barrel & Bell
Bravo Specifications
Designed for the advancing student, the Bravo Bb clarinet opens new avenues of exploration for the player to improve upon technique and develop a unique sound. Carefully chosen appointments and features of the step-up instrument have been specifically tailored to fit this student who is ready to take his or her musicianship to the next level.
Features include an unstained Grenadilla upper and lower joint for gorgeous tone and natural appearance, while a Cocobolo barrel and bell offer a warm sound and elegant look. A fully adjustable thumb rest allows proper fit for any sized hand, and an internal voicing groove in the bell improves intonation in the low end. And it is the same skilled craftspeople who bring you other impeccably made Backun products who also construct Bravo clarinets using the best materials and quality keywork.
- Grenadilla upper and lower joints
- Cocobolo New Traditional Barrel
- Grenadilla Backun Bell
- Silver-plated keys
- Backun Bravo engraving
- Deluxe backpack case
Backun Q Series
Q Specifications
The Q Series clarinet offers those who prefer a more traditional French-style instrument the chance to experience the world of Backun.Â
We combine modern manufacturing techniques and treatments, including a carbon fibre middle joint ring, with classic grenadilla wood and silver-plated key work to produce an instrument with truly familiar feel and playability.
Inline trill keys help reduce condensation accumulation, and precision under- and over-cut tone holes ensure impeccable intonation and response. An affordable masterpiece, the Q Series is the classic choice.
- Two Lumiere Barrels
- Lumiere Bell
- Bam Case
Backun F Series
AFL33-OSHB-C1 Flute Specifications
A new professional flute by Gemeinhardt that’s hand assembled and finished by experienced artisans dedicated to creating instruments of incomparable quality and enduring beauty. This model also features treated unbleached professional pads and a heavier crown. The new C1 Galway Crusader sterling silver and platinum blended alloy headjoint is included with this instrument.
- Open hole
- Offset G
- C1 Crusader Headjoint
- Silver-plated body and keys
- B footjoint
- Pointed Tone Arms
Buffet E12F
AFL33-OSB-C1 Flute Specifications
This professional flute is hand assembled and finished by experienced artisans dedicated to creating instruments of incomparable quality and enduring beauty. All professional models feature a unique Gemeinhardt pointed pad cup design and a heavier crown. The new C1 Galway Crusader sterling silver and platinum blended alloy headjoint is included with this instrument.
- Open hole
- Offset G
- C1 Crusader Headjoint
- Sterling -silver body and keys
- B footjoint
- Pointed Tone Arms
Buffet Zoe
M5E Flute Specifications
The Mio series of flutes are exclusive in Oklahoma to Saied Music Co.
- Open hole
- Offset G
- Sterling-silver headjoint with Royal Crown™ and traditional crown
- Silver-plated nickel-silver body, foot and keys
- B footjoint with Gizmo
- Split-E Mechanism
- Y Tone Arms
Jupiter CXL CCL1065Q
M6E Flute Specifications
The Mio series of flutes are exclusive in Oklahoma to Saied Music Co.
- Open hole
- Offset G
- Sterling-silver headjoint with Royal Crown™ and traditional crown
- Silver-plated nickel-silver body, foot and keys
- B footjoint with Gizmo
- Split-E Mechanism
- Pointed Tone Arms
Mio MC6
M7E Flute Specifications
Mio Professional Sterling Silver flutes exhibit exceptional clarity. The hand craftsmanship of each instrument ensures consistency and will deliver your voice without interference. The Mio® flute merges old-world sound with modern workmanship to create an effortless experience. Paired with the titanium Royal Crown™, the Mio® professional flute produces depth of sound, remarkable color, crisp attack, and increased range of volume.
- Open hole
- Offset G
- Sterling-silver headjoint with Royal Crown™ and traditional crown
- Sterling-silver body, foot and keys
- B footjoint with Gizmo
- Split-E Mechanism
- Y Tone Arms
Royal Classical Limited
M8E Flute Specifications
Mio Professional Sterling Silver flutes exhibit exceptional clarity. The hand craftsmanship of each instrument ensures consistency and will deliver your voice without interference. The Mio® flute merges old-world sound with modern workmanship to create an effortless experience. Paired with the titanium Royal Crown™, the Mio® professional flute produces depth of sound, remarkable color, crisp attack, and increased range of volume.
- Open hole
- Offset G
- Sterling-silver headjoint with Royal Crown™ and traditional crown
- Sterling-silver body, foot and keys
- B footjoint with Gizmo
- Split-E Mechanism
- Pointed Tone Arms
Royal Polaris
Fanfare Series I Flute Specifications
The Fanfare series from Trevor James is an exclusive line of flutes available only to select dealers.
- Open hole
- offset G
- sterling silver headjoint with gold-plated Lip Plate and Crown
- silver-plated body and keys
- B footjoint
- Split-E Mechanism
- Pointed Tone Arms
Royal Firebird
Fanfare Series IC Flute Specifications
The Fanfare series from Trevor James is an exclusive line of flutes available only to select dealers.
- Open hole
- offset G
- sterling silver headjoint with gold-plated Lip Plate and Crown
- silver-plated body and keys
- B footjoint
- Split-E Mechanism
- C# Trill Key
- Pointed Tone Arms
Soloist by Leblanc SOL200
Fanfare Series II Flute Specifications
The Fanfare series from Trevor James is an exclusive line of flutes available only to select dealers.
- Open hole
- Offset G
- Sterling silver headjoint with gold-plated Lip Plate and Crown
- Sterling Silver body and footjoint
- B footjoint
- Split-E Mechanism
- C# Trill Key
- Pointed Tone Arms
Yamaha Allegro YCL-550AL
Allegro 300 Series Flute Specifications
The Allegro series from Yamaha is an exclusive line of flutes available only to select dealers and features some of our most requested add-ons.
- Open hole
- Offset G
- Sterling silver headjoint with gold-plated Lip Plate and Crown
- Silver-Nickle body and footjoint
- B footjoint
- Split-E Mechanism
- Gold Lip-Plate & Riser
- Pointed Tone Arms
Specification Comparison Chart
| Body Material | Bell Material | Barrel Material | Key Material | Pad Material | Left Hand Eb Lever | Ligature | Mouthpiece | Special Feature | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CL714W | Grenadilla | Grenadilla | Grenadilla | Silver-Plated | Leather | Director's Preference | Director's Preference | ||
| Beta SP | Grenadilla | Grenadilla | Grenadilla | Silver-Plated | Black Leather | Director's Preference | Director's Preference | Crafted in Canada | |
| Protege Gren SP | Grenadilla | Grenadilla | Grenadilla | Silver-Plated | Black Leather | Director's Preference | Director's Preference | New Traditional Barrel & Bell | |
| Protege Gren GP | ☑ | ☑ | ☑ | ☑ | ☑ | ☑ | Altus Z Cut Headjoint | ||
| Protege Gren RGP | ☑ | ☑ | ☑ | ☑ | ☑ | ||||
| Protege Cocobolo SP | ☑ | ☑ | ☑ | ☑ | ☑ | ☑ | |||
| Protege Cocobolo GP | ☑ | ☑ | ☑ | ☑ | Gold Plated Lip Plate | ||||
| Protege Cocobolo RGP | ☑ | ☑ | ☑ | ☑ | NG-1 Headjoint | ||||
| Q | ☑ | ☑ | ☑ | ☑ | ☑ | NG-1 Headjoint | |||
| F | ☑ | ☑ | ☑ | ☑ | ☑ | Platinum & Sterling Crusader Headjoint | |||
| Bravo | ☑ | ☑ | ☑ | ☑ | ☑ | ☑ | Platinum & Sterling Crusader Headjoint | ||
| Bravo-C | ☑ | ☑ | ☑ | ☑ | ☑ | Titanium Royal Crown | |||
| E12F | ☑ | ☑ | ☑ | ☑ | ☑ | ☑ | Titanium Royal Crown | ||
| Zoe | ☑ | ☑ | ☑ | ☑ | ☑ | ☑ | Titanium Royal Crown | ||
| CCL1065Q | ☑ | ☑ | ☑ | ☑ | ☑ | ☑ | ☑ | Titanium Royal Crown | |
| MC6 | ☑ | ☑ | ☑ | ☑ | ☑ | ☑ | Gold Plated Lip Plate & Crown | ||
| Classical LTD | ☑ | ☑ | ☑ | ☑ | ☑ | ☑ | ☑ | Gold Plated Lip Plate & Crown | |
| Polaris | ☑ | ☑ | ☑ | ☑ | ☑ | ☑ | ☑ | ☑ | Gold Plated Lip Plate & Crown |
| Firebird | ☑ | ☑ | ☑ | ☑ | ☑ | ☑ | Gold Plated Lip Plate & Riser | ||
| SOL200 | ☑ | ☑ | ☑ | ☑ | ☑ | ☑ | ☑ | Gold Plated Lip Plate & Riser | |
| YCL-550AL |