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Author: jazzgal
Date: 2010-04-21 17:48
Does anyone know details re: Leblanc CB model clarinet? Thnaks,CH
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Author: scott kurtzweil
Date: 2010-04-26 19:49
Hello -
Below is a link to our website that gives the spec of the instrument. Is there another way I can help you?
http://www.leblancclarinets.com/product.php?uid=653
Best
Scott Kurtzweil
Kurtzweil Musical LLC
www.kurtzweilmusical.com
269-340-9013
scott@kurtzweilmusical.com
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Author: Ken Shaw ★2017
Date: 2010-04-26 20:45
Scott -
That site shows only the plastic Vito. Is there a Leblanc site that shows the metal paperclip models?
Ken Shaw
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Author: USFBassClarinet
Date: 2010-04-26 21:50
They no longer make the paper clip models have have since removed the material from the website from what I understand.
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Author: Vytas
Date: 2010-04-26 22:17
This is an old Leblanc Pro clarinet. Leblanc started making this clarinet around 1954. Just before they changed the logo in 1955. ("G" above "Leblanc")
Vytas Krass
Clarinet Repair
Professional clarinet technician
Custom clarinet mouthpiece maker
Former professional clarinet player
Post Edited (2010-04-26 22:20)
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Author: Vytas
Date: 2010-04-26 22:18
Attachment: Leblanc CB.jpg (212k)
This is an old Leblanc Pro clarinet. Leblanc started making this clarinet around 1954. Just before they changed the logo. ("G" above "Leblanc")
Vytas Krass
Clarinet Repair
Professional clarinet technician
Custom clarinet mouthpiece maker
Former professional clarinet player
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Author: scott kurtzweil
Date: 2010-04-28 18:30
Hi Ken -
USFBassClarinet is correct. We are no longer manufacturing the metal contrabass clarinets. I'm afraid that though there is a strong following for those models, the numbers are VERY SMALL and we just were not able to re-tool for them and keept them profitable for us or our dealers. We are looking for an opportunity to reintroduce a contra-bass clarinet in that middle price range in the next 2 to 3 years. I am considering several composite options for the body so any feedback the board would like to give is much appreciated.
Be well - Scott
Scott Kurtzweil
Kurtzweil Musical LLC
www.kurtzweilmusical.com
269-340-9013
scott@kurtzweilmusical.com
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Author: tictactux ★2017
Date: 2010-04-28 19:59
Quote:
We are looking for an opportunity to reintroduce a contra-bass clarinet in that middle price range in the next 2 to 3 years. I am considering several composite options for the body so any feedback the board would like to give is much appreciated.
I wouldn't mind a composite body, as long as it is a two-piece construction. Else they're getting rather bulky to haul around.
If you desperately need a beta tester, let me know. :-)
--
Ben
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Author: CocoboloKid
Date: 2010-04-28 20:41
A resonite Vito version of the low-C rosewood Selmer model 41 would be nice :-)
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Author: jazzgal
Date: 2010-04-30 02:14
Thank you Vytas. I am getting one of these soon! Cheryl
teacher
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Author: scott kurtzweil
Date: 2010-04-30 16:53
Thanks for the input. I agree about the 2 piece design. It will have to be portable.
Scott Kurtzweil
Kurtzweil Musical LLC
www.kurtzweilmusical.com
269-340-9013
scott@kurtzweilmusical.com
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Author: David Spiegelthal ★2017
Date: 2010-04-30 17:13
Scott,
Another idea for you --- how about a curved EEb contra-alto (in the material of your choice) with range to low-C, or a straight version but with a curved extension to low-C? (I'm building a curved extension for my own Bundy straight contra-alto). The advantage of the contra-alto, besides being smaller than the BBb contrabass, is that one can read bass clef concert-pitch parts (string bass, tuba, bassoon) right off the page by just pretending it's treble clef and adding three sharps. With the additional three notes of range on the bottom end, it would have nearly the same low capability as a BBb contrabass, but with more portability and the versatility of being able to fill in for other instruments.
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Author: scott kurtzweil
Date: 2010-05-04 20:30
Great ideas David! I had never considered the old bari sax doubling "technique"of reading bass clef as is (with sharps of course). We are in the process now of developing concepts so nothing is too far out there for us to consider. Keep them coming or feel free to write to me directly.
Cheers -
Scott Kurtzweil
Kurtzweil Musical LLC
www.kurtzweilmusical.com
269-340-9013
scott@kurtzweilmusical.com
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