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Re: Early 60s Leblanc Bass Clarinet

Author: Chris J
Date: 2007-11-29 15:48

Hi all

I have a similar question. I have just got a Leblanc bass in poor cosmetic condition, but hopefully can be fixed up to play. It is serial number 104xx and is "Made in France". The logo looks like this on the clarinetperfection web site.

There are no intertwined LL above the logo.

On that web site there are a number of models for bass clarinets - Models # 328 / 330 / 400 / 415 / 417 / 425 / 430 - and if mine is one of these, then it dates to 1971. See here

But below that list of models there is a mention of Leblanc France Clarinets. Is that a different model, or does that relate to the ones "Made in France"? (but then I wonder of that vintage, they were all french made, rather than any USA)

So my basic questions are - how do I age my clarinet, and what distinguishing features can I look for to determine the model?

As an aside, the only missing part is the brace that screws the UJ to the LJ. Are these readily available to buy for old instruments? The instrument is going to a repairer anyway who will know, but I was curious.

Happy to post photos if that helps someone tell me what I have bought! Please spare me asking if it has a double register mechanism. I have read posts about these until my brain hurts and I still don't know. I doubt it does as old Leblancs are frequently criticised because of it. There is a register pip in the top tenon for the crook, which closes when the A key is pressed (and a tone hole at the back opens, beneath the register lever). That is as technical as I can get.

Chris

Post Edited (2007-11-29 15:56)

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