#LEBLANC ALTO CLARINET PROFESSIONAL#
This was Leblanc’s top-of-the-line professional clarinet. Leblanc worked with Larry Combs, world-renowned clarinetist who played with the Chicago Symphony, to develop the Opus II. Vito clarinets are known for their easy response, meaning the player doesn’t have to work overly hard to make a good sound. Mouthpiece – Leblanc K10 L225SE (Serenade) Intermediate $1,829 Same as above except: Model Level Cost Features L225N (Serenade) Intermediate $1,589 Grenadilla woodĬase – backpack straps, shoulder strap and carrying handle L225S (Serenade) Intermediate $1,759 Same as above except: It provides a great introduction to wooden clarinets. The Serenade model, or L225, is the intermediate or step-up clarinet in the line. Plastic mouthpiece V7214WC (Vito) Student $1,319 Same as above except: Plastic case V7214PC (Vito) Student $1,244 Same as above except: Model Level Cost Features LC元01NPC (Vito) Student $1,245 Reso-tone ABS body Named for Vito Pascucci, who founded Leblanc USA, the student line of clarinets includes LC元01 and V7214. They now focus exclusively on student and intermediate instruments. In the recent past, they offered the Sonata, the Concerto II and the Opus II, which were fine instruments. Unfortunately, Leblanc no longer makes professional clarinet models. This is a matter of personal preference though. Some players feel the main weakness with Leblanc clarinets is that they lack the characteristic tone produced by the Buffet clarinets. Even the student models produce the distinctive Leblanc sound. Musicians love the dark, round quality to the sound and the way it is able to project. Leblanc clarinets are known for their full, rich tone. This makes playing more comfortable and helps with endurance. You don’t have to stretch or push extra hard to make the keys work. Leblanc considers what works best for the hands when they are in a natural position. Key design is an important element to building a quality clarinet. SEE ALSO: Clarinet or saxophone: which is easier? Leblanc clarinets allow the player to make music without having to worry about adjusting the intonation of each individual note. This means that the low E and the altissimo E both respond easily and in tune. A challenge for clarinet makers is to produce an instrument which plays in tune with itself.
They provide instruments with excellent intonation. The company has always used scientific principles for the design and building of their clarinets. The Leblanc clarinets are highly regarded for their consistency. It eventually became a highly respected US company based in Wisconsin, and was eventually purchased by Conn-Selmer in 2004. Leblanc has been known as one of the finest clarinet makers since it began in 1750 in France. Picking a Leblanc clarinet Leblanc clarinets strengths & weaknesses.Leblanc clarinets strengths & weaknesses.
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