Backun Alpha Plus Wooden Clarinet

The Backun Alpha Plus Clarinet is an excellent choice for developing players ready to move to their first wooden clarinet. Made from premium unstained grenadilla wood, it combines the warmth and tonal depth of a wooden clarinet with the responsive, even playing characteristics for which Backun is known.

Rich, Even and Responsive

One of the Alpha Plus’s standout qualities is its remarkable evenness across the registers. Backun’s poly-cylindrical bore design helps maintain a consistent tone and response from the low chalumeau register through the clarion and into the upper register.

The result is a rich, centred sound, excellent intonation and a responsive feel that gives the developing player greater control over tone colour, dynamics and articulation.

Backun Design

Founder Morrie Backun’s work began at the professional and custom end of clarinet design, and that focus on acoustics, bore design and response has influenced instruments throughout the Backun range.

The Alpha Plus incorporates integrated wooden tone holes, ergonomic keywork, custom black leather pads and an adjustable thumb rest, creating a comfortable and refined playing experience.

Compare Before You Choose

Every wooden clarinet has its own character. At Tempest Music, we recommend play-testing the Backun Alpha Plus alongside other wooden clarinets within your budget rather than choosing from specifications alone.

Compare the tone, response, resistance and feel. Through a guided comparison, it can become surprisingly clear which clarinet allows you to produce the sound you are looking for most easily.

Visit Tempest Music in Como, Perth to play-test the Backun Alpha Plus and compare it with our range of intermediate wooden clarinets. Flexible payment and purchase options are available.