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Author: studioline
Date: 2005-01-20 14:16
A professional model from the 1960's- does anyone know generally what sort of reputation they have today...is it worth considering trying one I've seen for sale?
Stu
www.stuarteminson.com
Post Edited (2005-01-20 17:53)
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Author: William
Date: 2005-01-20 19:51
In my opinion, these LeBlanc Ebs are just about as good as effer playing gets. They are a close second in quality of sound only to the Selmers. A professional clarinetist friend of mine compares the sound of LeBlancs (and Selmer) Eb clarinets to those of Buffet as sounding "less like holloween". They are still just as difficult to play well, but the tendency for the LeBlanc and Selmer Eb "effers" is to have a mellower tone quality, especially in the upper register, than the Buffets. Personally, I like the LeBlanc Eb and would not hestitate to buy one if it played well.
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Author: RAMman
Date: 2005-01-20 21:43
Stu actually knows a thing or two about Leblanc eefers, he sold me his 3 years ago...hence his search for a new one!
I say Stu...if it plays well, there's no reason not to buy it. Have a go on it.
I have to say, I often borrow a friends Selmer over mine though...it's Booooootiful.
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Author: Alphie
Date: 2005-01-21 18:24
These instruments are usually very good and often very well in tune too. Compared to modern/later Buffets or Selmers their sound can be somewhat "thinner", not in the meaning of "squeaky" but not so volumious. I don't think this is necessarily a disadvatage. I would not pick one of these instruments for a very large symphny orchestra though.
Personnaly I use Buffer RC Prestige for my work in the orchestra. For chamber music I sometimes prefer the old LeBlanc. For Anton Webern it's excellent.
Alphie
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