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Re: Leblanc paperclip model Contrabass clarinet

Author: BassetHorn
Date: 2007-09-04 20:36

Really comes down to how much money you have to spend. 99% of horns exist in the first two categories.

More expensive and pretty good:
Selmer France Bb and Eb wood straight body
Buffet Crampon Eb wood straight body (maybe there is finally a Bb version?)
Leblanc France Bb and Eb metal paperclip
Leblanc France Bb and Eb metal straight body

Cheaper but still very, very decent:
Vito/Leblanc USA Bb and Eb straight body
Selmer USA Eb straight body

For collectors…
Linton/Orsi Bb and Eb metal, shaped like a saxophone - may still be available through Orsi, the actual maker, on special order
Buffet Crampon Bb and Eb metal, also shaped like a saxophone - made decades ago and long ceased production

Forget about it, too much money but probably excellent:
Custom maker Benedikt Eppelsheim from Bavaria Germany
L. A. Ripamonti from Italy, makes Bb and Eb wood straight body

Post Edited (2007-09-04 20:41)

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