Le Blanc by Backun Legacy A Clarinet

Description: Leblanc by Backun Legacy A Clarinet for sale. Purchased in 2015, slightly used, from the original owner, Paul Demers, Bass Clarinetist of the Philadelphia Orchestra. This instrument was purchased in a set with a Leblanc by Backun Legacy Bb Clarinet, which is also currently listed for sale by me (please send me a message if you are interested in purchasing these as a set). The Legacy line of clarinets was a professional model which was discontinued in 2010 when Leblanc and Backun ended their partnership. Legacies were considered “top of the line” within this series. This instrument is in excellent playing condition. I used it for many professional jobs and orchestral auditions until recently when I switched to a different model of clarinets. While in my possession, it was serviced at least once per year by master repairman, Scott Winkler of Winkler’s Woodwind Specialities. Prior to my purchase, it was serviced by Mike Hammer in Philadelphia, PA. The keys were completely re-plated in silver in 2018. In addition, all of the nylon adjustment screws have been replaced with custom screws to allow for repeated adjustment without the screws becoming stripped in any way, all of the pads are top of the line Kraus Omni synthetic and cork pads.Omni pads are some of the very best on the market and are revered by working musicians for their quiet close and long-lasting nature. The bore and keys are in good condition and allow for Leblanc’s trademark evenness of warm tone and stable pitch. In addition, this instrument has never cracked, the tenon corks are in good condition, and there is an adjustable thumb rest included. The clarinet comes with its original Backun barrel as well as the MoBa (Ricardo Morales/Backun collaboration) barrel and bell combo that was hand-selected for this instrument by Paul Demers before its sale to me. Upgrades present in this top of the line Leblanc by Backun Legacy ClarinetHigh quality woodLeft Hand clarion Eb keyBeveled/sloped tone holes for the lower joint “long tube” padsTone hole undercutting for evenness of pitch and immediacy of response This clarinet would make an excellent and dependable professional-level clarinet for anyone looking for one, including students and clarinet enthusiasts! An additional note for collectors of interesting instruments: these are no longer being manufactured and you will be hard-pressed to find a similar instrument in as good a condition as this one is. Included: Cocobolo MoBa Barrel (13245) - Length: 66mmCocobolo Backun Barrel (08195) - Length: 66mmLegacy A Upper Joint (P1553)Legacy A Lower Joint (P1553)Cocobolo MoBa Bell (08146)Leblanc Legacy Hard Case with Handle Slipcover (pictured)

Price: 4200 USD

Location: Chicago, Illinois

End Time: 2024-09-07T02:44:15.000Z

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