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Author: Buster Brown
Date: 2004-05-19 14:03
What is the difference between the Lablanc Opus II and the original Opus besides the price? Anyone played one? I have some interest in it. Incidentally, I'm new to the board.
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Author: William
Date: 2004-05-19 14:20
As afar as I know, the accousitcal design of both Opus models is identical, the only difference being in the "improved" key design (shape) of the Opus II. Although I play on "original" LeBlanc Concerto clarinets, I have not auditioned the new Opus model but suspect that it plays the same as the old one--which I have played (and did not like). Supposedly, the newly designed "keyboard" of the Opus II is easier on your fingers and, as Larry Combs endorsement says, "will add years to your career". The jury is probably "still out" on that case..............
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Author: OpusII
Date: 2004-05-19 14:21
They have one thing in common… they both carry the name “Leblanc” ![[cool]](http://test.woodwind.org/clarinet/BBoard/smileys/cool.gif)
The main difference between both clarinets is the improved keywork. It feels and plays great!! I have tested 4 Leblanc OPUS II and I fell in love at the first touch….just wait after you play the first tone…
But some people don’t like the new keywork and they still use/buy the old OPUS, so I think it is just a case of taste.
I’m going to buy one in the leblanc factory this summer, maybe a new Es clarinet to?? ![[toast]](http://test.woodwind.org/clarinet/BBoard/smileys/smiley15.gif)
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Author: Clarinetist
Date: 2004-05-19 14:22
Hi Buster!
The name is really Leblanc. I haven´t played one, but have heard that there are some good individuals in that model. Actually, I´m quite intrested about that model too. I will buy a new clarinet soon and I will definitely consider that model. The difference between the opus and the opus II is that the opus II has improved keywork, nothing more I think.
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Author: OpusII
Date: 2004-05-19 14:41
William,
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As afar as I know, the accousitcal design of both Opus models is identical, the only difference being in the "improved" key design (shape) of the Opus II. Although I play on "original" LeBlanc Concerto clarinets, I have not auditioned the new Opus model but suspect that it plays the same as the old one--which I have played (and did not like). Supposedly, the newly designed "keyboard" of the Opus II is easier on your fingers and, as Larry Combs endorsement says, "will add years to your career". The jury is probably "still out" on that case..............
It's interesting that you say this, because except the left es lever there isn't really a difference between the opus and the concerto....
The wood is identical to the concerto, but the finishing is better if you ask me…..
Eddy
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Author: diz
Date: 2004-05-20 02:14
Eddy's mantra:
Music is the wine that fills the cup of silence...
Yes indeed ... and I have drunk some awful wine in my day.
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Author: guamish1
Date: 2004-05-22 08:30
I have to disagree about the praise given to the Opus II.. I tried it after playing for about four or five years on a Buffet R-13, and though the intonation was much better (and the tone was absolutely beautiful), it did not maintain its excellence. Within the first two weeks of my four week trial period, it had come to the point where I couldn't even get a note out of the thing. So, to my dismay, we sent it back... two strikes (another story) for LeBlanc!
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God be prais'd, that to believing souls gives light in darkness, comfort in despair.
- Shakespeare
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Author: Bradley
Date: 2004-05-22 14:40
guamish1- how is that story even relevant?
Because of your encounters with Leblanc you have to disagree with the praise? Maybe other people haven't gotten lemons like you have. I have lots of stories I could share about Selmer Signatures and Recitals- but that doesn't mean anything.
Buster every clarinet is different. People might tell you this and that are different between the two models, but in the end it depends on what is different between the ones you try.
Bradley
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Author: BobD
Date: 2004-05-22 15:00
Bradley makes a good point which is that any two clarinets of the same model/make won't necessarily "play "the same. If you just want to spend money that's one thing but I wonder why you haven't mentioned the Infinite' as an option...
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Author: William
Date: 2004-05-22 15:00
Opus II--I think that what I said is in total agreement with you. There are no accoustical or material (wood) differences between the Opus and Concerto models. Like Tom Ridenour has told me, "they all come from the same wood pile". The most noticable advantage the Opus is its extra Eb/Ab lever--(BTW) which, now that I play a bass clarinet with that added feature, I wish I had it on my sopranos as well. The Opus II does have the "improved" key design, but, as I stated above, they most likely play the same as the older Opus/Concerto models. But--as with any other Buffet, Yamaha, Rossi, or whatever--they will all play a bit differently and you have to play a few to find one that is suitable for you. Good luck with your effer search.
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