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 New clarinets
Author: salsacookies 
Date:   2011-04-02 21:47

I just bought a Leblanc Rapsodie Bb and a LX A off of everyone's favorite auction site. Paid about 1850 or so for the both of them together so it wasn't too bad. I haven't really found a lot of info on these models except for the LX was the top of the line before ridenours opus design.
Does anybody else know anything about these models? any info would be greatly appreciated.

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 Re: New clarinets
Author: DaveKessler 
Date:   2011-04-05 16:03

The Rapsodie was billed as their "Student Wood" clarinet which here in the US is commonly called "Intermediate".

I personally really enjoyed the Rapsodie models and find them to have a great focused and rich tone with excellent build quality. I think that its sales overall were hurt by the fact that Leblanc put it in a student plastic case and included a 66mm barrel. Unfortunately, at the price range that they targetted with the Rapsodie, most buyers were students who could not handle a 66mm barrel yet and students liked the presentation that the Buffet E11 game better (read: prettier case).

I have the original specifications listed here: http://www.kesslermusic.com/SelmerLeblanc/rapsodie/leblanc_rapsodie.htm

Overall though, a REALLY good clarinet.

Dave Kessler
Kessler & Sons Music
http://www.kesslermusic.com

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