Author: jdbassplayer
Date: 2019-11-06 02:06
Mechanically the Leblanc and Noblet have some design differences, but acoustically they are almost the same. The keywork on both instruments is generally very strong and stiff so there are no worries about constantly having to make adjustments. Both have the standard single register vent and 18mm bore. Both have been made for decades and while one was sold as a "professional" and the other as an "intermediate" these are just meaningless marketing terms and there are professionals who use both instruments. IMHO the Noblet is better because many have a tubeable neck which is a "professional" feature the Leblancs lack.
As for whether the Yamaha beats Buffet, that depends on which Buffet, as unlike with Selmer and Leblancs, Buffets have varied wildly throughout the years. I like the Yamaha better than my 1960 Buffet, however all Buffets came standard with an alternate Ab/Eb key going back to the 1950s so I prefer them for that reason. I have heard good things about the new prestiege alto, but it also costs around $15,000 which is about 20x more than I've ever paid for an alto clarinet so I don't think it's worth the price.
-JDbassplayer
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