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Author: mmatisoff
Date: 2016-03-16 21:56
What is the difference between the Leblanc Opus and Opus II? I'm thinking about purchasing one. Tx
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Author: Chris P
Date: 2016-03-16 21:59
Opus is the better instrument in my opinion - much less to go wrong whereas the Opus II has all manner of unnecessary adjusting screws that never stay put. While it may have been a good design, it went bad in practice.
So my vote is for the original Opus and not the Opus II.
Former oboe finisher
Howarth of London
1998 - 2010
The opinions I express are my own.
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Author: Johan H Nilsson
Date: 2016-03-17 00:38
Well, if the screws don't work, just remove them and replace them with cork and the problem will be gone. That's the worst thing that can happen. There were several editions of the screws, both plastic and metallic. I haven't had any problem.
Besides the key work and the logos, I don't think there is any other difference between version I and II.
There can be some variation in intonation between copies of the Opus, more than for the Concerto, so it could be a good idea to try the instrument (as always).
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Author: Paul Aviles
Date: 2016-03-17 02:37
Wasn't the keywork more rounded and ergonomic, or am I thinking of something else (some collaboration with Eddie Daniels)?
.............Paul Aviles
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Author: Chris P
Date: 2016-03-17 03:02
The touchpieces are more decorative/sculptured on the Opus II compared to the original Opus - maybe thinner too. The original Opus having touchpieces like the older Leblancs. But first impressions last and I wasn't overly impressed with the first Opus II I saw. Then again, the original Opus (and Concerto) keywork isn't exactly to my liking going on the previous Leblancs before they went all 'normal' looking.
I've seen an instance where the RH ring keys on an Opus Bb didn't fit, so all the inside front edges were filed to clear the tonehole chimneys which left them razor sharp and the base metal was left exposed. So not what you want to see on a prestige level clarinet. Also the offset side/trill key pad cups don't often line up or sit well in relation to their toneholes, so some pads have to go in wonky to compensate.
The only real test is to compare both of them side-by-side to see which you prefer best.
Former oboe finisher
Howarth of London
1998 - 2010
The opinions I express are my own.
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