Klarinet Archive - Posting 000346.txt from 1997/05

From: Jessica Phillips <jp251@-----.edu>
Subj: Re: Tuning and Reeds
Date: Sat, 10 May 1997 21:22:45 -0400

I believe it is the latest LeBlanc model, based on the Opus, with a few
additional key adjustments, and it is rosewood. Ricardo Morales plays on
one with the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra (as well as the Opus too). I
had heard that maybe they were priced for sale - but maybe not yet!
Thanks!
Jessica Phillups

On Fri, 9 May 1997, FROM ME MAN wrote:

> Symphony models? Do you mean the Opus etc.?
>
>
> Kenneth Chin
> New York Youth Symphony
> Manhattan School of Music Preparatory Division
> www.geocities.com/Vienna/2637/index.html (*****NEW*****)
> www.portfolio.3000.com/kennethchin --&-- www.tibn.com/kennethchin
>
> On Fri, 9 May 1997 18:10:29 -0400 (EDT) Jessica Phillips
> <jp251@-----.edu> writes:
> >Are the new LeBlanc Symphony models priced yet?
> >
> >Thanks!
> >Jessica Phillips
> >
> >On Fri, 9 May 1997, Gary Hopkins wrote:
> >
> >> Matt, you are correct in the statement "the R-13 is not what
> >everyone says
> >> it is"...or I guess "was" would be more correct. The bore is
> >different than
> >> it was on earlier R-13's. Buffet increased the size of the bore at
> >about
> >> 150K serial number. Intonation and response both suffer greatly with
> >the
> >> larger bore. Even the addition of a reverse-taper barrel does not
> >make it
> >> right. Also, the wood starting around 130K really went to pot. I
> >don't
> >> believe that is the reason for the crack. You just managed to get a
> >joint
> >> that had a weak spot. Once properly pinned it should be as good or
> >better
> >> than new...better in that it probably won't crack again, or at least
> >not in
> >> the same spot. All in all, it is probably the best instrument for
> >the money
> >> available. The Leblanc Concerto is more expensive and IMHO a better
> >playing
> >> instrument. (Note: We sold a Concerto at Christmas and have just had
> >the
> >> upper joint replaced for the second time because of cracking. Texas
> >is not
> >> that cold in the winter.) I think people that like the older R-13
> >Buffet
> >> should try the Leblanc Infinite'. It is "supposed" to be the
> >"acoustic
> >> double" of the early R-13. I have played three for short periods of
> >time,
> >> and I think it is worth trying. It is also less expensive than the
> >either
> >> the Concerto or Buffet R-13.
> >>
> >> Yesterday, I talked with the Buffet (Boosey-Hawkes) District Rep. in
> >our
> >> store, and he is shipping one of the new "Vintage" model Buffets for
> >me to
> >> try out. I plan on taking it to Andy Crisanti to try out. If for
> >some
> >> reason you find the instrument you are playing now won't satisfy
> >you, my
> >> boss said I could sell any clarinet we have in stock for $150 above
> >our
> >> cost....plus shipping. This is something to think about for the
> >future.
> >>
> >> Gary Hopkins
> >>
> >> >I beielve its the r-13 itself. I alo play sharp on mine. I've
> >only been
> >> >using it for a few months and have encountered numerous problems
> >with it.
> >> >Including key positioning sharpness in the intonation and a few
> >other minor
> >> >technical glitched like the clation B sounds very stuffy. The wood
> >in the
> >> >upper joint cracked after the first month. I am beginning to
> >belive that the
> >> >r-13 is not all that everyone says it is. But I am very
> >inexperienced still
> >> >and am still learning. Does anyone else notice similiar problems
> >with their
> >> >r 13s
> >> >
> >> >//=++ C P=l=sik
> >>
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