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Re: Differences: R13 / Leblanc LL

Author: stevesklar
Date: 2008-11-14 13:12

sinkdrain,
I maintain a 60s LL and a 50s R13 as my main players.

They are different in all regards.

ergonomically I prefer the LL. In short (literally) I have small hands and the RH spatula keys area bit of a stretch for me on the R13.

Tonally, I use different primary mpcs for the R13 v LL, as I'm after more of a ringing "french" tone with the R13 than the LL.

I use the LL as my all around clarinet. I dont necessarily consider it a big bore, as that is where my Selmer CT comes into play.

The LL has a bit more spread sound, maybe a bit bigger top to bottom with my setup. Though with a mpc change I feel I can push the R13 a bit more for extended volumes due to the polycylindrical bore .. not scientifically, just my personal opinion.

So the R13 has ring. The LL i get a nice big full woody tone from it.

the balance top to bottom on both are pretty consistent.

intonation prob goes to the LL for consistency, as I believe Leblanc was after improved intonation vs tonal quality (from past readings) for the R13.

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Stephen Sklar
My YouTube Channel of Clarinet Information

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