Author: Steve Epstein
Date: 1999-07-17 16:51
I just got it a few weeks ago. I'm not really qualified to give you an "expert" opinion, as I am a complete adult novice; I played in high school (did have private lessons, though, as a kid), then took up clarinet again a year ago. But I do not have a rigorous practice schedule, play just when, where, and what I like. I too am playing with some folk-type groups and wanted a "C" instrument.
I tried out both the Patricola and the Leblanc Noblet C from The Woodwind and the Brasswind. Both, with the Woodwind K 10 M mp supplied with the Leblanc (the Pat. didn't come with a mp - but it has two barrels) sounded and played identically to my ears (as I said, I'm not a qualified expert; an expert may have felt differently). But the LH C#/F# key seemed out of adjustment, needed to be pushed down too far. Of course, this could have probably been adjusted, but this made me really look over the Pat.'s keywork and it looks so much more intricate than the Leblanc's! I ended up buying the Pat. Now, I notice that I can't get the two first fingers Bb/Eb to sound right when the RH trill key works, and vice-versa; seems like a position problem with the center joint, or there's not enough cork under the trill key lever to "stop" it from lifting other keys (hope I'm making sense; the instrument is not in front of me). Didn't notice it before, maybe it's a temp/humidity metal expansion problem. If it persists, I'll send it back for an adjustment.
Otherwise, I love the instrument. Actually easier to play than my old Bb Evette-Schaeffer. Bought a Woodwind K 10 M mp to play on both of them.
Hope you find this helpful!
Steve
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