Klarinet Archive - Posting 000812.txt from 2002/03

From: Bill Hausmann <bhausmann1@-----.net>
Subj: Re: [kl] LeBlanc L7 clarinets
Date: Wed, 27 Mar 2002 20:31:40 -0500

At 05:34 PM 3/27/2002 -0600, Suzanne Stanton wrote:
>When I was 13 years old in 1973 I got a brand new LeBlanc L7 clarinet for
>Christmas. This was the clarinet that all the band directors in my area
>recommended at the time. I was told that it was a professional model
>clarinet, and I believe at that time it cost around $700. I know that they
>don't make this particular model anymore, but I was wondering if anyone
>could tell me anything about it. Is it a top professional clarinet? When
>did they stop making it? Why did they stop making it? And, what model is it
>comparable to now? I still have it and play it pretty often. It's been a
>very good instrument. Thanks for your input.

When I bought my Selmer Series 10 in 1973, list price was $545, so that
definitely puts the L7 in pro territory monetarily.

Bill Hausmann bhausmann1@-----.net
451 Old Orchard Drive
Essexville, MI 48732 ICQ UIN 4862265

If you have to mic a saxophone, the rest of the band is TOO LOUD!

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