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Re: LeBlanc paperclip contra models?

Author: jdbassplayer
Date: 2019-08-25 17:41

Here is every contra clarinet Leblanc made:

"Old" model 340: Paperclip contrabass in Bb. Has 3 trill keys and decends to low
D or low C. This mode does not have an automatic double register vent mechanism and you need to switch between two register keys. Made from the mid 1930s to the 1950s

"Old" model 342: The original straight contrabass in Bb that descends to low Eb. I believe these were introduced in the 1950s as I have not seen one from earlier. These instruments only have one register vent located on the top bow. These play horribly in tune due to this design feature and should be avoided. These only have one trill key.

Model 340: Paperclip contrabass in Bb. This is the most desirable model. This model is the improved version of the original and is destinguished by only having a single register key that controls both vents automatically. There is only one trill key on these modes. Can descend to low D or low C. Newer models are painted black but are functionally identical.

Model 342: Same as old model but with a fully automatic double register vent mechanism. Look for a key shaped like the number 7 between the neck and the body. These are also seen with black paint on newer models

Model 350: Same as 340 but in Eb. These only descend to low C as a low D version was never offered.

Model 352: Same as 342 but in Eb

Leblanc also made "paperclip" bass clarinets, basset horns and of course one octocontrabass and one octocontralto clarinet.

-Jdbassplayer

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