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Author: nickma
Date: 2006-11-05 19:30
Aside from a regular bell in place of a Backun one, and less adjustment keys, is there actually any difference in the manufacture of the Cadenza compared with the more expensive models like the Legacy?
Nick
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Author: Morrie Backun
Date: 2006-11-05 23:05
Hello,
The bore design is different, the toneholes are different sizes with different undercutting, the key designs are from different jigs and fixtures (with a very different feel and touchpiece placement) the venting is different, the springing is different, the case is different, the Cadenza has a unique mouthpiece designed for it, the thumb rest is different...........other than that...there is some similarity!
Regards to all
Morrie Backun
(Notice to readers: I designed the Leblanc by Backun Clarinets)
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Author: DressedToKill
Date: 2006-11-06 01:07
Having spent some time with all three models, I can tell you that the Cadenza does play a bit differently from the Symphonie and Legacy, but it still is head and shoulders above 90% of what's out there right now. The mechanism alone makes it worth the purchase price...it was extremely comfortable, and very economical in terms of motion and pressure.
If one didn't have the budget for one of the other two, I would wholeheartedly recommend the Cadenza, even for professional use.
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Author: nickma
Date: 2006-11-07 19:05
...and compared to a vintage (small v, as in older) R13? I adore, and play, R13s from around the 18XXXX-21XXXX range, which I find superb when you find a good 'un.
Nick
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Author: DressedToKill
Date: 2006-11-08 03:17
There isn't a comparison...these clarinets play circles around any clarinet I have ever played in my life, particularly Buffets. Totally different league.
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Author: eefer ★2017
Date: 2006-11-08 14:57
<<< ...and compared to a vintage (small v, as in older) R13? I adore, and <<< play, R13s from around the 18XXXX-21XXXX range, which I find superb <<< when you find a good 'un.
That is the most amazing thing about the new Leblancs....you don't have to wait to find "a good 'un"!!! They are all good. Every single one I picked up and played was good.
The only thing negative were the ones padded in cork. The cups make a popping sound when you play them (like cork on any other clarinet) and there was some slight buzzing at low C# and low B. The clarinets padded with Valentino pads were silent and the tone was clear as a bell from top to bottom.
I currently play a (v)intage R-13 (#10xxxx) and it was totally rebuilt by Backun. It is lovely in every respect, but it doesn't compare, even remotely, with the new Leblancs.
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