Leblanc Opus Professional C Clarinet Overview

The Leblanc Opus Professional C Clarinet is a professional-level grenadilla wood clarinet pitched in C, designed for orchestral, chamber, opera, and contemporary repertoire where a dedicated C clarinet is required. This instrument is paired with Backun bells and barrels, giving the player additional response and tonal flexibility beyond the standard configuration, and it is housed in a Wiseman case for secure professional transport.

Leblanc Opus Professional C Clarinet Specifications

• Key: C
• Body Material: Grenadilla wood
• Keywork: Silver-plated mechanism
• System: Boehm system
• Pitch: C clarinet
• Included Components: Backun bells and barrels
• Finish: Grenadilla wood body with silver-plated keys
• Case: Wiseman case
• Accessories: 2 Backun bells and 4 Backun barrels
• Serial number: 73006

Condition & Setup

This is a used professional C clarinet. It has been professionally serviced, set up, and play-tested to confirm proper mechanical function, pad seal, key regulation, and response across the instrument. Cosmetic wear may be present consistent with prior professional use.

Who the Opus Professional C Clarinet Is For

The Leblanc Opus Professional C Clarinet is a dedicated professional C clarinet for advanced clarinetists who need accurate C-clarinet pitch, refined mechanism, and a focused wood clarinet sound for orchestral and chamber literature.

This model is appropriate for professional players, graduate-level clarinetists, and serious doublers who require a true C clarinet rather than transposing on a Bb clarinet. The Opus design is known for a centered, even response and a clear tonal profile, while the included Backun bells and barrels allow the player to refine resistance, projection, and color for different performance settings.

Common Questions About the Leblanc Opus

Is the Leblanc Opus C Clarinet suitable for professional orchestral use?

Yes. The Leblanc Opus C Clarinet is a professional wood clarinet intended for advanced and professional use, particularly in orchestral, opera, and chamber repertoire that calls specifically for clarinet in C.

Why use a C clarinet instead of transposing on a Bb clarinet?

A C clarinet allows the player to perform C-clarinet parts at written pitch without transposition. It also provides the characteristic timbre, scale behavior, and articulation profile expected in repertoire written specifically for the instrument.

What do the Backun bells and barrels add to this clarinet?

The Backun bells and barrels provide additional setup options for response, resistance, tuning tendencies, and tonal color. They are useful for players who want to fine-tune the instrument for specific repertoire, reeds, mouthpieces, or performance environments.

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