Klarinet Archive - Posting 000129.txt from 2003/09

From: RichChPlay@-----.com
Subj: [kl] Question about a Leblanc clarinet
Date: Fri, 5 Sep 2003 21:22:14 -0400

Hello all - I have a question about a clarinet brought to me by a new
student. If I read the imprint correctly, it is a Leblanc III, serial
number C407. It has a number of "interesting" characteristics that make
it not your average old Leblanc.

First, it has a LH third finger ring, but it is not an articulated G#
mechanism.

It has a double register key/Bb key mechanism.

It also has an extra pad on the lower joint, between the F/C pad and the
E/B pad. This pad works in tandem with the F/C pad, and doesn't appear to
have any independent function, as far as I can tell.

Can anyone identify this instrument? Is it a professional model from the
past? the student is playing on a newer E-11, but wants to know if it is
worth the money and effort to get the Leblanc fixed up.

TIA

David

David Niethamer
dnietham@-----.edu
http://members.aol.com/dbnclar1/

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