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Author: MICHEL
Date: 2001-11-06 20:49
HELLO!
I have buying a SIb clarinet LEBLANC INFINITE. I would like to hear any thots
about this model. IS it a pro-model? Thanks for your comments in advance.
MICHEL
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Author: Brenda Siewert
Date: 2001-11-06 21:21
It is an entry-level pro model, made in Paris. It has been forced to compete with the ever-popular Buffet R-13 in price, and has not held its own in the marketplace. I look for Leblanc to drop it from their lineup before too long. The Infinite is similar to the Esprit, but people seem to prefer the Esprit because it has a more flexible tone and a slightly larger bore than the Infinite. The Infinite's bore size is .575 and the Esprit is .577. The Infinite is more refined in its appearance than the Esprit, more like the Concerto--but, as I mentioned, most people who get the opportunity to play both side by side would choose the Esprit over the Infinite.
Your new Infinite is a clarinet you will be able to play for years and years and certainly can play any level of music. One benefit is the famous Leblanc intonation in the upper registers. Voicing is much easier on the Infinite than on the Buffet R-13.
If you want to look up more particulars, I recommend the Leblanc website at http://www.gleblanc.com Also, there are probably more comments specifically about the Infinite if you'll do a search for it here on Sneezy.
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Author: Ken Shaw
Date: 2001-11-06 21:41
Michel -
According to Tom Ridenour, who designed it, the Infinite is a clone of the Buffet R-13, with the same response and the same tuning characteristics. It has the Leblanc "jump key" design keywork.
I've played several of them and thought they were very similar to my R-13. In fact, for my (largish) hands, the Infinite keywork is more comfortable than the Buffet. If you like the R-13, you should definitely try the Infinite.
Best regards.
Ken Shaw
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Author: William
Date: 2001-11-06 21:52
According to the designer of the (then) new line of LeBlanc clarinets including the Opus, Concerto, Sonata and Infinity, all four clarinets share the same accoustical specifications and should all play about the same. In fact, when I was at he Kenosha LeBlanc plant auditioning clarinets, I was told that, "Given what I (cheif designer) know about these instruments, I would buy the Infinity, get that wonderful LeBlanc keywork and save a lot of money." The Infinity is a good clarinet and should last a lifetime, if you swab after every use and give it some extra TLC from time to time. Good Clarineting!!!!!
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Author: James Garcia
Date: 2001-11-07 17:48
I would have to say yes that the infinite clarinet is the clone of the R13. It does have the more traditional R13 tunning and ect. But i wouldn't say that it is the same as a Concerto or an Opus becasue there are two different bore types. With the opus/concerto one the tunning i think is lower in the upper register (sometimes maybe a little too much, especially at the G and F# above the staff) I personally feel that the concerto is much better than the infinity. You can have the benefit of silver keys and a better quality of wood with a more refined keywork. But to each their own and i hope you enjoy your leblanc clarinet because they try to make a variety to fit everyones own needs.
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