Backun Beta Clarinets - The ideal first wooden Clarinet? | with Peter Cigleris

In this video we're joined by top UK pro Clarinet player Peter Cigleris to check out the Backun Beta Bb Clarinet. Available via: www.dawkes.co....
The Backun Beta was designed as an intermediate wooden clarinet for those taking the first leap into playing grenadilla. Whether you’re a young artist making your first upgrade, or a more experienced player, the Backun Beta offers exceptional tone, uncompromising craftsmanship and an affordable price, all in one outstanding instrument. Crafted from premium, aged granadilla wood and supplied with silver plated keywork.
Entering into this busy area of the market with the likes of Buffet, Yamaha, Uebel etc it's great to see a Backun at this price. The keywork on these instruments feels great under the hands and the tone is full and flexible.
Backun Beta Clarinets come with a Beta grenadilla barrel, a Backun grenadilla bell, mouthpiece pack (including mouthpiece, ligature and cap), cork grease and a swab with a protective case.
Ideal first upgrade wooden model
Suitable for Grade 4+ players as a guide
Premium grenadilla helps give a rich tone
Supplied with relevant accessories and case
Fully workshop checked and set-up pre sale

[@chrishiggins8387]

Great to see another intermediate clarinet option out there!

[@jimis3167]

We are waiting for more videos and more frequent uploads, cheers!

[@dawkesmusic]

Working on it!

[@jeanmarcnulletjmn62]

Comparatively, how would you assess the Beta opposite to the protege and more extensively against Buffet e12 f and Yamaha ycl 650 ?

[@pcolmenaresg]

Hi, in a scenario where one wants to pick between the Beta and the Protégé, and the price is not taken into consideration (e.g. both have the same hypothetical price), which one would be best? also, what are the advantages of the Protégé over the Beta? thank you very much.

[@dawkesmusic]

The Protege is a little heavier, has more work done on the bore shaping and is made from a higher grade of wood. In most tests people would choose the Protege if testing blindfold and money was no object. That is, unless they want something a little physically lighter like the Beta.

[@deegeorge5711]

If one is able to afford this would you recommend this model for a beginning student?