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Author: kdennyclarinet
Date: 2003-05-17 03:04
Hey all you Leblanc fans. In the most recent Woodwind/Brasswind anniversary catalog, they are advertising the Opus II at a deeply reduced price. I have been considering switching to this instrument after many years on the R13. I was wondering if any of you happen to know why it is suddenly cheaper through WWBW.
Thanks,
K. Denny
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Author: Bradley
Date: 2003-05-17 05:39
That is most likely the Millenium Opus II. It's being pushed to get ready for the new Opus II. Same with the regular Opus.
Bradley
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Author: Rick Williams
Date: 2003-05-17 12:01
I can confirm what Bradley said. The price of the Concerto's also dropped when the Concerto II was being brought online. From what I've been told by Leblanc regarding the Concerto is that the II version has sculpted keys and there has been a change in the pinions. The latter was expanded on by the Brannons who said it was similar to the system used on R-13's which they felt would increase the stability of the keyworks. I don't know if there are similar changes in the Opus.
Best
Rick
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Author: Synonymous Botch
Date: 2003-05-17 12:03
Considering that there have been used Opus clarinets in the classified section with a price of $1800, this is a bargain.
If you want a really nice one, Michael Isadore is selling one in Houston.
He had it up for auction at $1000 and that instrument had been serviced by the Brannens.
Still, nothing like a new horn!
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Author: icecoke12
Date: 2003-05-17 13:13
Oh...
I saw the new Opus II at reduced prices too at several websites.
(around US$1795.. I assume this is a reduced price???)
I believe they are selling the 1191S model and not the older millenium model.
Are there any new models coming out to take over the Opus series?
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Author: William
Date: 2003-05-17 13:55
It is always recommended when buying a clarinet that you try before you buy. The label "Opus II" (or R13, for that matter) does not insure you are getting a "top shelf" instrument.
(BTW--there are a lot of bad Kapar mpcs "out there" also)
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Author: ken
Date: 2003-05-17 17:34
On a personal note, I would highly recommend to all my professional colleagues to take a closer look at the Esprits and include them to your play-testing list. Even though entry level pro, the one I settled on (12 tried) was in all areas, jazz and classical as fine a horn as my 1994 Opus, any IIs, "new" R-13s, a couple Festivals and only ran me $1,110 plus shipping.
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Author: Bradley
Date: 2003-05-17 18:40
Still haven't gotten a clarinet yet....... :-(
I cancelled my dad's order at Sam Ash for the Concerto II , and had I not done so it would've been here last Sunday. I want to go through someone else ( the Sam Ash near me and I recently had an argument , and they are not the best people to buy LeBlancs from as I have found out now ). So many choices! I mean I am even looking at other clarinets now instead of just the Concerto II. I might be looking into a few of the Selmer Paris models ( Recital, Signature etc. ). I just don't know if switching from LeBlanc will be worth it.....
Bradley
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Author: cyso_clarinetist
Date: 2003-05-19 00:23
I agree with most of you. They are pushing the first generation and melenium horns for the new opus's and concerto's. Which really stinks for some of us who are trying to sell our unwanted leblanc clarinets.
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Author: Gary Van Cott
Date: 2003-05-21 02:27
Per the previous message, Buffet has done us a favor by making changes in their instruments (soprano clarinets at least) without introducing them as new models. It has helped maintain the resale value of the older instruments.
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