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Clarion Musical Services- Leblanc/Backun

Author: fontan29
Date: 2008-06-17 02:00

I finally did it....I left the Buffet Mafia. I had been playing on an R-13 for the past 11 years, and after adding a Backun Traditional Barrel and a Cocobolo bell, I was intrigued and started to look into playing on the Leblanc by Backun Clarinets since the bell and barrel were so good.

I purchased a Leblanc by Backun Symphonie with a Fat Boy barrel and a TRT mouthpiece and I am very excited about having it. The tone is awesome- very clear, full of core and the tone is very even throughout the entire clarinet. I had been very happy with my R-13, but wanted to see if I could find something with a better tone and something that was more in-tune throughout the entire range. I also had eaten though the nickel keys of the Buffet and had made it through the copper underneath on most of the keys.

I bought my new clarinet from John Parrette (Principal Clarinetist of the West Point Band) and I must say that I have had such a positive experience buying my horn from him that I am recommending everyone I know in the market for a new clarinet to him. John is a very nice guy and a great repair technician who just let the instruments sell themselves. He was very helpful giving guidance when I asked for it. Everything on the clarinet was set-up perfectly and John worked to make everything perfect for me. I got to try out many combinations on the clarinet and he was very patient as I tried things out. In short, the experience of buying a clarinet should be fun, easy and patient and that was exactly what I found in working with John.

If you are looking for a new clarinet, be sure to look John up at his website (www.clarionmusical.com). I highly recommend him if you are looking to purchase a new horn or just to have work done on your current one- he works on any make of clarinet. It is very refreshing that I no longer have to drive the hour it would take to get my clarinet to one of the repairmen in NYC (plus no more paying for the gas and all of the tolls!).

BTW, I also purchased a Leblanc by Backun Cadenza for one of my students, along with a Fat Boy barrel and cocobolo bell for it. What a great clarinet! I used to have my students go out and buy R-13's because they are great clarinets, but these new Cadenzas play just as well as the Buffets, but more in tune, with a more even tone throughout the clarinet. You get more clarinet for a much lower price. No more bad plating as well!

Be sure to check out the Clarion Musical Services (yes, they are an affiliate of Backun Musical Services): http://www.clarionmusical.com. You will not be disappointed! Thanks again John!

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