Klarinet Archive - Posting 000525.txt from 1997/04

From: "L. BORCHERT" <lborcher@-----.edu>
Subj: Re: LeBlanc LL
Date: Thu, 17 Apr 1997 09:00:26 -0400

On Wed, 16 Apr 1997 Reedman2@-----.com wrote:

> I am considering the purchase of a used Leblanc LL that is currently being
> overhauled. Has anyone owned one of these and if so, what is your opinion?
> This one is going for $1100.00 New, the sugg. retail is $2500.00 which is
> why I am considering a used one. I will get to play it this weekend. You
> may reply to my address at Reedman2@-----. Thanks!
>
> Thomas
>

I would have to echo Jerry Korten's remarks about the price - it
is way overpriced. I am a pretty hard-core Buffet person, but Tom
R. at Leblanc did major improvements in the new Opus and Concerto
clarinets. If you are leaning in that direction, try one of the new ones,
otherwise look for an R-13. Good luck.