Backun burst onto the clarinet scene about 20 years ago with the "Leblanc by Backun" model. They are now one of the leading manufacturers of clarinets in the world. The "Protege" is considered an upper intermediate model. Here's what Backun has to say, "The Protege features a professional finish, undercut tone holes, a New Traditional Barrel and Backun Bell. Water resistant black Valentino pads, an adjustable thumb rest with neck strap ring, and a durable backpack case rounds out a impressive list of features at an even more impressive price."
This particular one was purchased in 2016. It is made of Cocobolo wood, has rose gold plated keywork and is in "like new" condition. The current price for a new on is $3,699. Ours is half of that.
