Someone was kind enough to post this: Leblanc Vito - Beginner plastic Leblanc Normandy - Step up from Vito, currently wood but the older ones are plastic and were beginner horns. Leblanc Paris Clarinet S Professional And WhichĪuthor: bwilber Daté: 09:33 Do you know the difference in models, which are professional and which are intermediate, the different emblems and what they indicate Thanks.Īuthor: stevensfo Daté: 09:42 I bought a Noblet 45 about 3 years ago and asked much the same question. I have Iooked on the Bbóard and what l have gathéred is that LebIanc had a 45 and then later called the same clarinet the Artist, or is it the other way around Can somebody give me the straight skinny Thanks Bonnie Wilber.Īuthor: stevesklar Daté: 07:56 if it has the diamond emblem then it is a 45 in the mid 80s they were also known as artist model - i have a mid 80s catalog - there may be other times too. Leblanc Paris Clarinet S Professional And Which However, it is still very well in tune if one plays with the right barrel.Leblanc Paris Clarinet Serial Numbers By nuesobabbtan1978 Follow | Public

The sharpness in the Chalemeau register indicates that this 1972 model does not have the poly-bore technology. So, even though the test was made pushed in all the way, I am flat in the throat tones when playing loudly. See how to interpret these results on the Wooden Clarinets main page. Intonation results taken when playing loud and not lipping. This model is stamped Noblet 27 only on the keyed joints.

It is more likely that poly-cylindrical model 27s come with a bump in the top trill key. The two 1972 models that I am testing here do not have a bump in the longest right trill key (on the LH joint). Playing in tune is no longer a problem because a completely normal and consistent embouchure can be used when playing from register to register.Īs shown below, Noblet 27s from earlier years did not yet have the poly-cylindrical bore design. With the Model 27 the student is assured tonal superiority and easier control-ability. It stays in regulation and encourages the steady progress towards the professional sound so gratifying to student and teacher alike. I have a Leblanc catalog that describes this model: 'The Model 27 provides all the advantages of a professional clarinet at an economical price. The Noblet 27 was modeled after (and has the same bore design as) the Leblanc L27 clarinet.

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