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Author: clarinator
Date: 2002-01-27 21:31
Looking through ebay and see several LeBlanc's....what the heck is the difference between the Classic...the Dynamique....(sp)....the Symphoney 3....the LL....etc?
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Author: Dee
Date: 2002-01-28 12:19
These are all older Leblanc professional grade instruments. It will be a bit difficult to track down the exact differences between models. The Symphony 3, for example, is from the late 1950s/early 1960s. The Classic and Dynamique are, I believe, older than that. The LL was made into at least the 1970s if not longer. However, they probably vary in bore diameter and design somewhat. They may also vary in the size and placement of the register key hole.
Other items that may vary (but don't affect the sound) might be key material and finish.
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Author: Brenda Siewert
Date: 2002-01-28 12:43
Unless it was discontinued this year, Leblanc is still making the LL. I bought a new one about 10 mos. ago and it's a very nice instrument. The LL has a bit larger bore than the Symphonie and Classic models. The Symphonie series continues today in the form of the Rosewood Symphonie VII. The Classic is no longer made. The earlier Symphonies were grenadilla wood and known for their exceptionally nice tone and playability. You can still find quite a few of them around.
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Author: Don Berger
Date: 2002-01-28 15:37
Like Dee and Brenda, I have several LeB's, and have followed to some degree their "longevity", bore sizes, key structures, etc. I gave my son and grandson an older [early-patented jump keys] model [no name] and a Classic. I have a Dynamic 2 which with the Classic ["entrance level" pro] and the LL are described in glowing terms in a ?1961? brochure, with little bore detail. I have worked on a Dynamic H [poor man's Pete F?]. Per my measurements , the Dyn's and PF's are big bore 15.0 mm, while the others and my best L7 [1970-80] are 14.8-.85 mm's. Other than occasional playing I am unfamiliar with the '90's+ horns, but believe that as before LeB makes something for everyone. By and large they all "feel" comfortable in playing, and choice between medium and large bore size may be the major factor to be assessed as has been true for me in my Selmer "menagerie [sp?].. Try out all you can. Don
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Author: james
Date: 2002-01-29 18:15
all i have to say about the older leblanc models are that they are not worth any investment. They are no good, i mean gosh they don't even compare to the opus and the concerto in excellence, compare their company like the older models being like that of the old testament and the that of the new series as the new testement where a lot of the old testament is not longer really in effect.
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Author: Dee
Date: 2002-01-29 20:01
I must disagree with you about the older Leblancs. They are fine instruments and still worth playing today. Naturally one should not pay too high a price for them but used instruments of high quality (Leblanc and other brands too) are a very cost effective way to upgrade one's equipment.
My Leblanc Symphonie II is over 45 years old. It plays well and I receive favorable comments on its sound.
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Author: William Hughes
Date: 2002-01-29 20:08
james wrote:
"a lot of the old testament is not longer really in effect"
That may be true, but I still adhere to the Eight Commandments.
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Author: JMcAulay
Date: 2002-01-31 17:20
Brenda, I think the B-flat LL is not in the new Leblanc catalog.
And James, where on earth did you get your ideas on "old" Leblancs?
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