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Re: Leblanc.

Author: Ursa
Date: 2016-07-28 10:35

Hi, Robert:

Leblanc USA was acquired by Conn-Selmer in 2004. The Leblanc Paris works was acquired by Buffet in 2008.

There aren't any professional Leblanc clarinets being made today. The intermediate-level Bliss L210 is the top-level Leblanc offered.

Conn-Selmer has been on something of a rampage cutting models from the Leblanc USA catalogue. Many models from the Leblanc, Vito, and Holton brands have been phased out.

Tom Ridenour, designer of some acclaimed Leblanc professional clarinets, continues to develop his designs and markets instruments himself under the Ridenour marque. If you desire a professional clarinet in the Leblanc spirit, check out his offerings.

But do keep an open mind. Backun and Yamaha continue to come up with fresh new takes on our beloved instrument. Even the English-style clarinet has enjoyed a renaissance by makers Peter Eaton and Hanson. Try as many as you can get your hands on...

At the end of the day, you might just decide to stick with your LX and LL. You can get advice here on finding a technician who can wring every last delicious morsel of performance out of what you already have.

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