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Re: Figure out model # from serial #? Buffet, Leblanc

Author: JJAlbrecht
Date: 2007-08-20 15:56

They are not stained dark like the rest of the clarinet. One is grenadilla wood and the other is made from cocobolo. I have the instrunent in question, and the barrels are actually very nice. They also improve the sound on some of my other clarinets! All of Morrie Backun's barrels and bells allow the natural beauty of the wood and its grain to show through.

You should look at Morrie's site for other examples! http://www.backunmusical.com/

You will find similar exmples at the Orsi & Weir site: http://www.orsiandweir.com/

After trying out some of the barrels/bells in question, you will probably love the improved sound characteristics and not care at all about the slightly "unusual" looks involved. Many pros play with these additions.

The Cadenza is the lowest priced of the three Leblanc/Backun horns. The middle level is the Symphonie, and top level is the Legacy. The Symphonie has better keywork, better wood, and comes with a Backun bell, instead of the Leblanc bell. It is also a tad more resistant than the Cadenza, according to Morrie Backun. The Legacy has two Backun barrels and two Backun bells; one each in grenadilla and cocobolo

Sorry, I am unfamiliar with the vendor you listed.

You can find out a little more about these instruments at www.gleblanc.com

Jeff

“Everyone discovers their own way of destroying themselves, and some people choose the clarinet.” Kalman Opperman, 1919-2010

"A drummer is a musician's best friend."

Post Edited (2007-08-20 16:04)

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