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RE: Leblanc Esprit 1040S

Author: Brenda Siewert
Date: 2003-01-24 15:56

Skeet,
This is a good choice for your daughter. I would recommend it above the Yamaha YCL650 because the overall intonation is better in an Esprit than the Yamaha. The tone is also better. I have been play-testing clarinets for advancing students and returning players for several years and have play-tested lots and lots of Esprits. Unless you get one that is a turkey you will have a good instrument for her until she decides she wants to move up. You're probably going to spend almost as much as you would on an R-13 (from online stores), but it will be an excellent choice for her. If you get the Esprit, I would also recommend buying an Eddie Daniels Deg Tuning barrel and a good mouthpiece--if not from a custom mouthpiece specialist, then at least a Vandoren B45 or 5RV. You can get the barrel at woodwind and brasswind (www.wwandbw.com), International Musical Suppliers (800-762-1116) or other suppliers. Be sure you select one for Leblanc clarinets.

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