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Leblanc braced UJ to LJ - necessary?

Author: Chris J
Date: 2007-11-30 15:41

Apologies if this goes against forum code of conduct, as I have asked this in another slightly related post, but I would like to raise the question in its own headed thread.

I have just received my first ever bass clarinet - cheap from Ebay. I think it is a Leblanc 400 (identified with kind help from LarryBocaner and stevesklar). It is in a sad state of repair, but promising to overhaul.

There is evidence of a screwed brace between the UJ and LJ. The screw holes are there, but no brace. One opinion is that they were screwed for the school market. I have info elsewhere that

"Most leblancs have two set screws that lock the upper and lower joints together through the socket ring of the lower joint. Be sure and remove these screws before trying to disassemble the instrument. Many the bass has come to me with a broken socket because someone tried to take the joints apart without removing the set screws! good luck. I've never met a Leblanc Bass clarinet that couldn't be rebuilt to play wonderfully. even the student line Normandy and Noblet are very nice instruments."

I am about to give the instrument to a repairer, and he is going to ask me what I want him to do with it.

Should I get a replacement brace or leave it free to easily dismantle?
If braced, should I store it assembled in a single body case or unscrewed in a 5 piece case?

Information about the braces, why Leblanc did it and appropriate care of their instruments with respect to it would be gratefully received

Chris

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