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Re: clark fobes san fran for alto clarinet

Author: crazyclari
Date: 2022-09-06 03:54

The impression I have is that out of the box the older Leblanc plays more in tune. The newer Leblanc has the register key lower and responds better. I have done a stack of tuning work on the newer Leblanc, now IMHO as good as it gets.
Keywork on the Leblancs is generally considered to be excellent. They were both train wrecks when i got them. I have friend who does amazing metal work/plating and now the keys, bell and neck look like brand new. I have done the rest. I would go for one dated after about 1973-74. The register key is about 3mm down from the tenon socket. It also has a marching band lyre bracket whereas the older one does not. The disadvantage is that IMHO mine needed a truckload of tuning work, now amazing. They both have the Stubbins mechanism.
There are also a few Leblanc Esprit altos out there. I have not played them, they have the newer style neck.
I you get the chance try the Pillinger mouthpiece:)

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