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Leblanc Noblet 45 vs Leblanc Symphonie 3

Author: RAL
Date: 2015-08-28 05:07

Anyone has compared both?

have a fairly recent Noblet 45, probably one of the last ones produced in the France factory - which I got new, and a circa 1963 Leblanc Symphonie 3.

I have my own opinion up to now, but would like to hear what the knowledgeable players say about it.

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Re: Leblanc Noblet 45 vs Leblanc Symphonie 3

Author: Silversorcerer
Date: 2015-08-28 22:08

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Re: Leblanc Noblet 45 vs Leblanc Symphonie 3

Author: Caroline Smale
Date: 2015-08-29 01:37

I have owned and played several Leblancs ranging from 1950s to 1990s and have similarly owned/sold several Noblet 45s of various vintages.

In my opinion the Noblet 45s are a very good and often undervalued model but - on average - the Leblancs are noticeable better.

I say on average because individual instruments of both brand vary somewhat in playing quality and the very best 45 I have played probably matched or even exceeded the worst Leblanc - but that's life with any brand.
I am sure there are plenty of current R13s that play better than some Prestiges etc.

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