Klarinet Archive - Posting 000126.txt from 1995/06

From: John Baetens <JSBtens@-----.COM>
Subj: Re: clarinet shopping
Date: Fri, 9 Jun 1995 21:02:34 -0400

>As for Leblanc, the Opus is very expensive compared to an
>R-13. Obviously some people play Leblancs but, IMO, they
>currently offer no clear advantage over Buffet, save the extra
>a-flat/e-flat lever.

I seem to have noticed that a lot of professionals are using the
Leblanc Concerto model, which runs about $800.00 less than
the Opus. This is what Eddie Daniels uses, and I imagine
that if he thought the Opus was any better, he would use that.
I've never tried either one. Has anyone out there compared
Leblanc models with each other recently and with the R-13?
Also, what's the difference between an R-13 and a Prestige
R-13? Besides the price?