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Re: Selmer and LeBlanc Clarinets vs Buffet?

Author: Chris P
Date: 2013-05-03 09:52

I think the Opus II was launched around 2004-2005, so an original model Opus from 2004 is possible.

The Opus is a prestige level clarinet (above the pro level Concerto which is in the same league as the Buffet RC/R13) and has the LH Ab/Eb lever as standard.

Back then, Leblanc's main lineage was (in descending order):

Symphony VIII (rosewood body with plastic tonehole inserts, 18 key 6 rings, offset trill keys, LH Ab/Eb lever)
Opus* (grenadilla body, 18 key 6 rings, offset trill keys, Ab/Eb lever)
Ambiance (17 key 6 rings, offset trill keys)
Concerto* (17/6, offset trill keys)
Infinite (17/6, inline trill keys, separately mounted C#/G# and Ab/Eb keys - classi Leblanc LL-style keywork)
Esprit* (17/6, inline trills, separately mounted C#/G# and Ab/Eb keys - classic Leblanc LL-style keywork)
Sonata* (17/6 - entry level Leblanc clarinet)

* the most popular models on sale in the UK

Former oboe finisher
Howarth of London
1998 - 2010
The opinions I express are my own.

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