Klarinet Archive - Posting 000669.txt from 2001/07

From: David Marchus <dmarchus@-----.com>
Subj: RE: [kl] Opus or Concerto
Date: Wed, 25 Jul 2001 13:54:55 -0400

A few months ago a Brook Mays shop here in Dallas I noticed in some LeBlanc
product information that the left-hand Ab/Eb key was an option on the Concerto and the
Infinite both. I asked Tom Ridnour (sp?, sorry Tom) if it could be added to my Infinite and
he said that he thought that it had to be ordered that way.

You might want to see if it is still an option for the Concerto.

7/25/01 12:42:16 PM, David Naden <dnaden@-----.org> wrote:

>Jo--
>
>Both the Concerto and Opus models have offset trill keys. As far as the low
>Ab/Eb lever goes, that is a personal choice. I have played on Buffet RC
>Prestige instruments for over 15 years, and now play on Buffet Festival
>instruments, and both models have the extra key. I have found that key to
>be an invaluable asset, and would not buy ANY clarinet without it.
>
>My only real suggestion to you is that before you make a final decision on
>the LeBlanc Opus or Concerto, try the comparable Buffet, Selmer, and Yamaha
>models...at least for comparison.
>
>David S. Naden, MMus
>Cal State University Los Angeles
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: J m [mailto:jmarsh119@-----.uk]
>Sent: Wednesday, July 25, 2001 10:42 AM
>To: klarinet@-----.org
>Subject: [kl] Opus or Concerto
>
>
>I am thinking of buying a new Leblanc Bb clarinet and
>am torn between the Opus and the Concerto. In the long
>term how useful is the extra Ab/Eb key on the Opus?
>Some people say that the Concerto has a more lyrical
>sound...also the 189SL model has in line "jump" trill
>keys while the Opus has offset trill keys. I know that
>it's a matter of personal preference and obviously I
>will try both, but I would really value the opinion of
>any one who has played either instrument over a period
>of time. Thanks.
>Jo Marsh
>
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