From beginner students to school music rentals, the Alpha Plus Wood Clarinet delivers on Backun’s commitment to quality and exceptional value. Featuring unstained grenadilla wood with a unique barrel and bell design, this model is crafted from advanced machining and finishing techniques, resulting in a consistent instrument that is playable out of the box. With a comfortable blowing resistance and an ergonomic key work mechanism, moving up to the Alpha Plus Clarinet is a breeze. Water-resistant custom black leather pads, an adjustable thumb rest with a neck strap ring and an ABS case round out an impressive list of features at an even more impressive price. The whole package includes a mouthpiece kit featuring the newly designed Backun Protégé Mouthpiece, Rovner Dark Ligature and Cap, and one Légère Signature Reed.