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Re: Small bore Leblanc basset horn

Author: clarnibass
Date: 2022-01-14 09:57

>> The German silver keys and the engraving on the bell makes me think this instrument is from about the same time as a Leblanc bass clarinet I own that has serial number 5XX <<

Do you know when your bass is from approximately?

I couldn't find anyone else who has even seen one of these. People who have seen many Leblanc altos, basses, etc. guessed it could be any time from the 30s to the 60s, but possibly 60s is unlikely.

Even older Leblanc altos and basses I've seen had what I think is called jump trill keys, where they are straight and bridge over one another. This one doesn't have that.

The neck and bell look nickel plated.

Mainly what I'm trying to find is what mouthpiece was originally used with these.

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