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Re: Reasonable Price for Leblanc L200?

Author: Hank Lehrer
Date: 2008-06-06 15:37

Jack,

You are right on track with your comments. They are accurate and comprehensive. Nice post.

I do have a little personal knowledge about the L200 which I got from the former LeBlanc designer who shall remain anonymous. LeBlanc did bore several of the L200s (maybe the L300s) and according to my source "really ruined a terrific clarinet." I do have one of the non-bored models and the intonation is flawless and the sound lovely; personally, I like the ergonomics of LeBlanc clarinets.

Jack, I picked up a Yamaha CS Custom last year for just about what you suggested. It quickly replaced the L200 as my #1 and I have never looked back. My R13 is a distant third and could even be squeezed out by a "tricked up" Ridenour 147 that I got for next to nothing.

HRL

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