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Author: red neill
Date: 2000-03-04 20:25
I would like to hear from anyone who has played this model by Leblanc, good or negative reactions. Thinking of buying a good clarinet and would like some recommendations.
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Author: red neill
Date: 2000-03-04 20:38
I just did a word search for Pete Fountain and found some posts regarding this clarinet. Would appreciate any other info someone might have, i.e updates as far as playing experience. Thanks
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Author: Robert Small
Date: 2000-03-04 21:13
I haven't played the Pete Fountain model but I have a Leblanc LL model. The LL has a 14.80 mm bore which is about halfway between the Opus/Concerto orchestra models (14.61 mm) and the Pete Fountain jazz model (15.00 mm). All pro model Leblancs are very nice horns but the LL may be the most versatile in that it can produce a good classical sound and a good jazz sound. Something to consider.
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Author: Don Berger
Date: 2000-03-04 22:03
My best is a LeB L7, which I believe is about a 14.85 bore, its a great horn for both jazz and classic IMHO. I also have, loaned out, an L 70, which is much the same. I briefly had, for check-up, a Dynamic-H [for Houvendahl {sp?}, LeB's chief acoustician in the early P F - design times so I am told ! ], In brochures of the 60-70's it is shown to be a 15.0 bore. To what limited playing I did, it was just like my L7, big-toned if needed. If Tom Ridenour will comment on these things, it will be the best info available. I have heard and read comments re: comparisons of earlier [big] Selmers, and the more recent ones. Lee Gibson [in "Clar. Acoustics"] has studied these, so his comments may be of interest to you. Good luck, Don
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Author: Donn
Date: 2000-03-05 15:12
My horn is a LeBlanc Pete Fountain 1610, I think it is a great horn. Big full sound. Fat sound. Right on pitch from bottom to top. I play jazz and standards, so can't vouch for classical sound. I even use the WW mpc that came with it, wth a Rovner lig. I would say try other Leblanc, Selmer, and Buffet horns, too.
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Author: red neill
Date: 2000-03-05 21:36
Thanks for the input. How can I get a hold of Tom Ridenour?
I had a Selmer back in 50s but did'nt play as much as their saxs so I don't remember them to well. (My teacher insisted i get a Selmer) I like the deep sound i.e. Jimmy Hamilton and P.F. and I would prefer a Jazz sound rather than classical. Am surprised to hear the P.F. mouthpiece did not come with the instrument. Has anyone tried the Runyon double reed mp with their c. Thaanks for help.
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Author: Mark Charette
Date: 2000-03-05 21:41
red neill wrote:
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How can I get a hold of Tom Ridenour?
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Check the Resources->Retail pages here on Sneezy (via the menu on the bottom).
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Author: William
Date: 2000-03-08 18:44
Before you buy a LeBlanc PF, do yourself a favor and try the Selmer Signiture, Tom Ridenours clarinet of choice these days.
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Author: pepin
Date: 2000-03-09 17:17
Before you jump on the Leblanc clarinet,try other mouthpieces. My set up is a Buffet R13, Mithchell Lurie Mpc and Mitchell Lurie #4 for classical. For jazz, I use a Selmer HS** and Vandoren #3. I get then a brighter sound than Mitchell Lurie which gives me a dark sound. I used this set up on Yamaha clarinet, Boosey-Hawkes(duh), Selmer and get the same sound. So I think that the mouthpiece is the first thing to consider.
Pepin
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