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Author: JJAlbrecht
Date: 2010-12-10 17:02
There is an eefer up for auction, a Leblanc LL. I know about hte dangers of buying auctioned instments sight unsesn. This one also has a return policy, though, and the price is reasonable.
Anyone have experience with LL E-flats?
Many thanks!
Jeff
“Everyone discovers their own way of destroying themselves, and some people choose the clarinet.” Kalman Opperman, 1919-2010
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Author: Bob Bernardo
Date: 2010-12-10 17:49
Designer of - Vintage 1940 Cicero Mouthpieces and the La Vecchia mouthpieces
Yamaha Artist 2015
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Author: Bob Bernardo
Date: 2010-12-10 17:50
As we all know Eb clarinets are a bear to play in tune. Before bidding ask for a few days to try it out. I'm very happy with my Selmer, with a Mitchell Lurie mouthpiece. Mouthpieces can make or break the horn, as far as tuning the beast. I also preferred thicker blanks as far as reeds go.
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Author: Chris P
Date: 2010-12-10 17:51
I don't think you should have any problem with it - considering how well Noblet Ebs play, then I think the Leblanc LL should be one better.
Former oboe finisher
Howarth of London
1998 - 2010
The opinions I express are my own.
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Author: David Spiegelthal ★2017
Date: 2010-12-10 19:07
Chris, what are the differences between the Noblet and Leblanc eefers that would cause you to expect the Leblanc to play better? My observation of Leblanc clarinets (older models, anyway) is that, like the old Boosey & Hawkes range (with the exception of the 1010s), they're acoustically and mechanically (mostly) identical across their lines and brands.
You're probably more familiar with these than I am, so just wonderin'......
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Author: donald
Date: 2010-12-10 19:26
I owned a Leblanc LL and performed on it playing both contemporary music and in orchestra. It was quite old- formerly played in both the NZ Army Band in the NZSO (the previous owner was in the NZSO section in the 1970s/80s). It played with intonation that was better than the Buffet R13 (with custom barrel etc) I currently own. The tone quality was very clear without feeling overly bright... but lacked the really strong "core" that the R13 i now own has. The mechanics on this instrument were really good, and the key layout suited me much better than the R13- i often regret selling this horn to a colleague who never uses it and won't sell it back to me....
dn
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Author: Chris P
Date: 2010-12-10 20:22
I presume the LL Eb has undercut toneholes or more undercut toneholes than the Noblet - that's just going on assumption and what I would expect considering the price difference.
Former oboe finisher
Howarth of London
1998 - 2010
The opinions I express are my own.
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