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Author: CCO_woodwinduser
Date: 2018-07-08 11:20
Me and my father have had some fun looking for info on the few instruments we've bought here and there. My recent contra alto has me wondering some things I can't seem to find online. For these questions I'm focusing towards the Leblanc 340, 342, 350, and 352.
1. How many of each model was produced?
2. What was the original cost of each model?
3. With these models being seemingly more versatile and portable than the uprights, what are the company's reasons for ceasing production?
4. Being part of Conn-Selmer now, do they still supply parts for them (for mine specifically the low key guards)?
Any info is greatly appreciated.
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Author: TrueTone
Date: 2018-07-09 11:11
While I'm not exactly very knowledgeable on Leblancs, especially contras:
I would expect only a couple thousand of each at most, as most I've seen have rather low serials. (or I could have a biased sample size, too.)
They ceased production because in the early 2000s LeBlanc was going to redesign their low clarinet line, but they unfortunately were bought by Conn-Selmer before they could do that.
I don't have an answer to your other two questions, sorry.
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