Klarinet Archive - Posting 000899.txt from 1997/12

From: Dee Hays <deerich@-----.net>
Subj: Re: Esprit Ser. No. ??
Date: Sat, 20 Dec 1997 16:56:02 -0500

Norm Witte wrote:

> Can anyone tell me how old is a LeBlanc Esprit B-flat clarinet having S=
er.
> No. 64819?
>
> I'm looking at a used one. Is this liiely to be identical in bore etc.=
to
> the current Leblanc Sonatas ? Thanks.
> Norm Witte
> nwitte@-----.com

The Esprit came out at the same time as the Sonatas so used ones are not =
all
that old. The best thing is to try it out. If you like it and the price=
is
right, go for it. Here is what I found on the Leblanc site for
specifications. Both are listed as entry level pro horns. There is a ve=
ry
slight difference in bore size.

Sonata Specifications:

Key: Bb
Bore: 14.60 mm (.575")
Key mechanism: 17 key, 6 ring
Key style: In-line =93Jump=94 trill keys
Body material: Aged grenadilla wood
Pad cup style: Conical
Key finish: Nickel-plated
Mouthpiece: 2550K-10M
Case: Deluxe wood shell

Esprit Specifications:

Key: Bb
Bore: Polycylindtrical, 14.65 mm (.577")
Key mechanism: 17 key, 6 ring
Key style: In-line =93Jump=94 trill keys
Body material: Aged grenadilla wood
Pad cup style: Conical
Key finish: Nickel-plated
Mouthpiece: 2550K-10M
Case: Deluxe wood shell