Leblanc, Paris, LL A Clarinet
An excellent example of a Leblanc LL A clarinet, which is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. The current owner used this A to pair with her Yamaha Custom Bb, and this clarinet will pair well with most other professional quality Bb clarinets by other manufacturers. Leon Leblanc was a gifted clarinettist, who though he took the top performing prize at the Paris Conservatoire as a young man, chose to stay with the family business, and apply himself to instrument manufacture. He was determined to bringing acoustical, mechanical, and musical improvements to woodwind instruments. Although Leblanc's instruments were almost entirely handmade, Leon Leblanc insisted that the craftsmen follow careful measurements. "Music is an art, but it is still governed by the laws of science," he declared (Music Trades, July 1996). As a result, Leblanc instruments were more consistent than those that had come before. The company continued to strive for consistent quality, ease of playability, and mechanical innovation, throughout its history. The LL model, named for Leon, was, some feel, the pinnacle of this achievement. This A is in pristine condition, and has matching serial nos. 42961 . It is in silver plate, which is unblemished The pads are finest Pisoni fish skin throughout in "like new"condition. There are no cracks or damage to the wood which is excellent throughout. The case is a modern back pack example in fine condition. This A responds very well with excellent evenness and intonation, and it would suit a player looking for a professional quality A at a bargain price.