A Step in the Right Direction 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, that is 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. Water resistant 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. Key Available in Bb Approx. Weight 743g Features Premium, unstained grenadilla wood body Drop-forged and hardened key work with triple-strike plating in nickel or silver Poly-cylindrical bore Standard tone holes Mechanics Adjustable thumb rest with neck strap ring Traditional flat springs Optional: Removable left-hand Eb key (only available in silver) Pads Custom black leather pads Includes Beta 65mm Barrel Backun Bell Backun Hardshell Case (United States only) Backun Backpack Case (outside of the United States) Protégé Mouthpiece Kit Cleaning swab Cork grease Backun Warranty