Klarinet Archive - Posting 000941.txt from 2000/08

From: "Dee D. Hays" <deehays@-----.net>
Subj: Re: [kl] LeBlanc
Date: Mon, 28 Aug 2000 18:00:10 -0400

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From: <DLind15018@-----.com>
Subject: [kl] LeBlanc

> I have a LeBlanc clarinet. How do I tell what model it is? Is there a
> difference between LeBlanc and Vito (I know They are made by the same
company)
>
> Thanks!
> Katie

Leblanc is the name of the company. Vito is the name they use on their
student line clarinets. With the exception of the Vito VSP, which is wood
and made in France, the Vito model is made of plastic and is made in
Kenosha, Wisconsin. Over the years, Leblanc has used a variety of markings
on their Vito clarinets. Sometimes they say Vito and sometimes they just
have symbol that looks like a lopsided lyre. On the other hand, if it is
actually stamped on the wood with the name Leblanc, the instrument is one of
their professional lines. Also made by Leblanc are the step up Normandy and
the intermediate Noblet instruments. So here's a summary.

Vito - beginner line (excludes the VSP)
Plastic
Maybe be stamped with any combination of the following:
Vito
"Lyre" shaped symbol
Kenosha, WI
Resotone

Normandy - step up model
Now wood but at certain periods in the past was plastic
Stamped with the word Normandy

Noblet - intermediate models
Wood
Stamped with the word Noblet

Leblanc professional instruments
Wood
Stamped with the word Leblanc
May also be stamped with model name such as "Concerto" etc.

Dee Hays

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